End-of-month check in!

mommabmb · August 2013

Hey ladies! With all of these newborn posts and the inside/outside count posted daily, this momma is getting jealous! I know it's better to let them cook..... Blah blah blah.... I get it. I'm not due until the 27th and this last week has been exceptionally rough!!

How are you all staying busy? What things do you have left to do before LO comes? Over it or still enjoying it?

Gahhhh I feel like I'm going nuts over here.

kwrecks · August 2013

Amen, sister.

I'm due the 26th. Everyone keeps telling me they think I'll end up with a September baby. UGHHHH.

I am having such a hard time sleeping, that I feel like I spend the day doing nothing but playing online and watching tv because I don't have the energy to do anything. I still have some cleaning that I'd like to do, and LO's room isn't completely put together yet, but I just can't find the motivation to do it.

I enjoy being pregnant, really I do. I know it sounds weird, but I'm gonna miss it. HOWEVER, knowing that I'm days away from meeting my baby, plus the fact that I'm not working, for the most part have everything done I wanted to get done, and DH is working full time, is making me stir crazy.

Hang in there mama, we're almost there!

RK125 · August 2013

I can understand the jealousy! I feel like it took forever to get to this week. I'm due on Tuesday and would bet money she'll be late. I just want her to be here!

lydsyjane · August 2013

I'm officially overdue! It's taken all my willpower not to lose my mind from being so impatient. Baby's showing no signs of wanting to exit, so here I sit.. at least I'm off work. I've been trying to get out of the house and keep myself busy so I don't think about it too much. I took it upon myself to get a haircut yesterday which was DESPERATELY needed.

mommabmb · August 2013

Being due the 27th, and watching these mommas figuring out motherhood has been harder than I expected. It's a nice change from the standard pregnancy posts, but geez am I jealous. It's not that I want him to come early.... I just want time to go faster! Lol

We are ready- have been for a week or so with everything. I am headed out today for some bins to help organize his clothes better. At least that might keep me busy.

I'm to the point I'm not cleaning because I'm nesting.... I just am so excited to meet him I really don't know what to do with myself. I still work FT, so I guess between that and napping that is SOMETHING at least.

LokiLahve · August 2013

I'm due Tuesday but am over reading the announcements...and there is a jealous part of me that knows others are too so I hate that our later announcements won't be met with such enthusiasm as those from early in the month. Silly and High schoolish, I know. On The post a few rows down "guess what" I had to really control myself not to reply snarky about being happy going that early. (Completely out of my pregnant frustration...I'm happy for that op if I can remove my bitchiness from the scenario)

lorow0715 · August 2013

kwrecks said:

Amen, sister.

I'm due the 26th. Everyone keeps telling me they think I'll end up with a September baby. UGHHHH.

I am having such a hard time sleeping, that I feel like I spend the day doing nothing but playing online and watching tv because I don't have the energy to do anything. I still have some cleaning that I'd like to do, and LO's room isn't completely put together yet, but I just can't find the motivation to do it.

I enjoy being pregnant, really I do. I know it sounds weird, but I'm gonna miss it. HOWEVER, knowing that I'm days away from meeting my baby, plus the fact that I'm not working, for the most part have everything done I wanted to get done, and DH is working full time, is making me stir crazy.

Hang in there mama, we're almost there!

I could have wrote this quote in regards to what is going on with me. I am due the 28th. I got laid off in March and it has made it more difficult in regards to being patient. I have been so excited about this baby that I was ready to go in June as far as nursery and organization. I have been trying to focus on enjoying not having a job and taking care of my house, husband and dogs until my precious baby gets here. I told my husband last night that I am setting my sights on the first week of September for having this baby. September marks 5 years since we started TTC, it would only make sense for it to come full circle I guess. Plus, thinking it won't happen until then is helping with my expectations.

tbn05 · August 2013

My due date isn't until the 31st!!!! I definitely feel your pain! I am getting a bit stir crazy around the house so I keep coming up with great ideas that seem great when I am sitting around on the couch...but then not so grade in action. It has been so nice out lately (70's in mid august) and I just want to be outside, so last weekend I went to a huge craft show with my mom....was EXHAUSTED when I got home...yesterday H and I went to a huge flea market...again...exhausted when we got home...plus I could barely get through half of the place! Today the plan is to read...all.day.long

I am a teacher so I start school on Monday...as much as I do not want to go back...it should at least make time go faster!

SarahRut · August 2013

Ugh. I'm with you ladies. I'm due on the 27th. I feel as if I'm just waiting to see every day if this is the day. I'm staying busy enough for my super low energy level. This morning my plan is to try to finish the baby blanket I've been working on for months. This afternoon, I foresee a nap and maybe a few thank you notes. I hate waiting but I am grateful for this time to relax.

kwrecks · August 2013

SarahRut said:

Ugh. I'm with you ladies. I'm due on the 27th. I feel as if I'm just waiting to see every day if this is the day. I'm staying busy enough for my super low energy level. This morning my plan is to try to finish the baby blanket I've been working on for months. This afternoon, I foresee a nap and maybe a few thank you notes. I hate waiting but I am grateful for this time to relax.

I am, too. This is the one good thing about being bored, is that I am also able to relax a bit, because I know I won't once the baby gets here.

I'm sure that this is not helping, but I am finding that I have a hard time making solid plans for the next week or so. I've had a couple things come up that I think I could go to, but I don't want to say yes because I don't want to have to cancel. I think if I had SOMETHING on my schedule between now and whenever the baby is born, time would seem to go by faster, but I worry that I'll go into labor and won't be able to make it, so I try not to make plans.

atoz625 · August 2013

I'm a STM-to-be, so im actually hoping he stays put a bit longer! Either way, my RCS is already scheduled for the 23rd, so I have no more than a week left. I got so little done it feels like in the first two weeks I was off from work, that now that its crunch time, I'm actually nervous that things won't be in the order I want them in! Nursery isn't done, house isn't clean, fridge isn't stocked, I haven't gotten a mani/pedi...

I'm ready to meet him though- I want to see what he looks. Like,and how much he weighs, and watch my toddler assimilate with him. It's definitely harder at the end of month DD's!

coraggiosa · August 2013

I'm due the 26th, and I am getting anxious. I have been having pretty much constant pre-labor cramping since Monday, and it is so hard to sleep at night from the cramps. Nothing has gotten timeable, so I just feel stuck in limbo. I broke down and took a Unisom to sleep last night because I was so exhausted.

Other than that, I'm doing my best to stay busy. We have everything pretty ready to go, so there isn't much to do on that front. Hang in there everyone!

SarahRut · August 2013

kwrecks said:

I am finding that I have a hard time making solid plans for the next week or so. I've had a couple things come up that I think I could go to, but I don't want to say yes because I don't want to have to cancel. I think if I had SOMETHING on my schedule between now and whenever the baby is born, time would seem to go by faster, but I worry that I'll go into labor and won't be able to make it, so I try not to make plans.

Us too! DH jokes that every time we make any sort of plan, the answer is "as long as SarahRut isn't in labor."

Alma Perdik · August 2013

I'm due in a couple of days but I have a feeling he is going to be late. Honestly I go back and forth with my emotions I will be really anxious one moment then content the next I can't wait to see him but I can wait at the same time if that makes any sense lol slowly but surely things are being completed and everything is ready for his arrival but I would mind the extra few days of just 'me' time I know I will never have it again!

Alma Perdik · August 2013

Wouldn't mind ***

katiedid0907 · August 2013

Hello! I'm due on the 27th too but since LO is still breech I will be induced/sectioned on the 21st depending on how the ECV goes that day. So I've been keeping busy by organizing the nursery and washing clothes, cleaning, and still trying to coax baby to flip

I can't believe this is happening next week...where did the time go?? If you find yourself stressing or anxious I HIGHLY recommend a nice bath!

perrybaby25 · August 2013

I'm due on the 22nd and had a full on "everyone gets to meet their baby before me" breakdown earlier this week. Obviously, very dramatic and an embarassing high school mentality, but I couldn't help it. I've got a few friends and family members who were due after me that already have met their little ones. It doesn't help that I went from being the lucky few that hasn't had it that bad physically to feeling extremely nauseas and having contractions constantly but untimeable or progressive. I know that a week or two in the scheme of his little life is nothing and that I need to be patient, but its getting really hard. We put the final touches on our budget, got the house deep cleaned, and are as prepared as we can be, so now its really a waiting game. We're almost there ladies!! Lets try and think positively!!

MrsLaurenAsh · August 2013

Due on the 31st.. Betting on a September baby. I've been on "maternity leave" for several weeks now. It's great because I'm getting ZERO sleep and I can't even imagine having no choice but to get up and be productive. Literally everything that can be done is done. The house couldn't be more clean/organized.. Bags are packed, etc. But I did go overboard steaming the floors yesterday and my feet are the size of Africa. OY. Just a few more weeks...

bluegirl0429 · August 2013

I understand completely. I'm due on the 25th. Most of my family and friends think I will go early because of my size. I want to believe them but I think LO is comfy in there.

I was kinda hoping it would be this weekend. We'll see. But yeah I am getting to the point where I am over this. DH IS anxiously waiting as well.

I have been washing clothes, burp cloths, blankets, etc. Cleaning house, organizing nursery, working on our website where (hopefully) baby photos will go, writing thank you cards, hanging out, etc.

sparks4stp · August 2013

Due the 25th. Everything for the baby is done so just been making little projects for myself to pass the time. Made my own crib mobile this week and now I'm making some cute little burp cloths. The other day I took all the blinds down and washed them in the tub, cleaned ceiling fans, vacuumed the couches, cleaned the windows. I have a hard time relaxing. And I have felt 0 indication this baby is coming anytime soon. Oh well...at least my house will be spotless lol

bluegirl0429 · August 2013

SarahRut said:

I am finding that I have a hard time making solid plans for the next week or so. I've had a couple things come up that I think I could go to, but I don't want to say yes because I don't want to have to cancel. I think if I had SOMETHING on my schedule between now and whenever the baby is born, time would seem to go by faster, but I worry that I'll go into labor and won't be able to make it, so I try not to make plans.
Us too! DH jokes that every time we make any sort of plan, the answer is "as long as SarahRut isn't in labor."

That is my thing too now. I say, "As long As I am not in labor, we can hang out on Sunday or do this." Haha

JBrooks315 · August 2013

Yup due tomorrow and already going nuts. Distractions, distractions distractions. My house is spotless, I have crocheted and crafted until my fingers are callused and spotted with hot glue burns, and I've walked every inch of Wal*mart at least 30 times.

kwrecks · August 2013

I wish I was as good as you ladies and could say my house is spotless.

Is it strange that I'd rather do things like, clean the blinds, or deep clean the carpet, than do regular chores like dust or do the dishes?

NiksMama · August 2013

Due the 25th, but not counting on meeting LO early. I'm so sick of hearing "you're STILL pregnant" or having family tell me that baby can't come until x happens because its more convenient for them. F that. If baby comes early, you'll have to deal.

Bunnyfer · August 2013

Due the 22....but keep getting told that she is gonna be late....maybe even a Sept baby....Only good thing about her being late...is I get to be off all of Sept and into Oct if she comes late, my leave will start on Aug 29 or sooner....depending on baby

N_Koz · August 2013

Due the 30th totally over it I want my baby now! Due to medical issues I will be induced that week but I would really like to go into labor naturally. Trying to get up the motivation to get off the couch and buy some last minute stuff like liners for the diaper genie but other than some optional stuff like a labor playlist, working in my scrapbook, and the never ending cleaning we are ready for go time.

Cydiboo · August 2013

I'm due Sept 1 but I prefer this board so I can see what I have to look forward to. I am exhausted just walking around our apartment. Getting irritated in general. And I yelled at a CVS clerk yesterday for rearranging where they keep the vita fusion prenatal gummies. My plan for the rest of the weekend is to wash some more hand me downs we got and figure out the breast pump.

CaliforniaDream87 · August 2013

Stephw32 said:
I'm due Tuesday but am over reading the announcements...and there is a jealous part of me that knows others are too so I hate that our later announcements won't be met with such enthusiasm as those from early in the month. Silly and High schoolish, I know. On The post a few rows down "guess what" I had to really control myself not to reply snarky about being happy going that early. (Completely out of my pregnant frustration...I'm happy for that op if I can remove my bitchiness from the scenario)

@stephw32 I promise I will "congratulate" and be totally interested in all the late August mommas birth announcements! Don't worry

MommyBolty · August 2013

I'm due on the 22nd and definitely am starting to feel impatient. There were three of us at work expecting babies and I was supposed to be the first to go. They've both had theirs... Very premie and I thank god everyday that they are healthy babies and doing well. But people at work don't seem to understand that premie isn't always a good thing and looking at me like something is wrong bc mine hasn't come out yet. I had to start my maternity leave early just to get away from the comments. It's been nice being at home before I planned. Our house is all the way clean. So now I'm just piddling. Getting the breast pump ready. Washed some bottles today. Working on some crafts. Anything to keep my mind occupied. Next appt is on Tuesday and I'm actually hoping that nothing happens prior to then since my doc isn't on call this weekend. I'm probably the only one wanting to at least wait a few days... But I'm particular about people and would like for MY doctor to delivery baby. Not the on call doc. We will see what this baby decides though. Lol.

Kayla*Marie · August 2013

I'm due the 27th as well. My doctor has said many times that she thinks I will go a week or two early, due to a bunch of factors... and then yesterday she said, "Getting exciting huh?! Just think, no matter what in 4 weeks you will have your baby in your arms!" 4 weeks!!!!! I'm getting so impatient, I would love to meet my baby in 4 days!

I thought I would be nesting like crazy, but I actually have had the desire to start studying for my fall classes more than anything. My professors gave me course calendars and syllabus' to get a jump start and I've been reading and taking notes like crazy because I know I won't want to do it once our little peanut is here. At least it's keeping me busy!

MrsBlindLove · August 2013

I'm still working away on my to do list. It's dwindling though and I am so excited! I am hoping to get a week of just relaxing with my to-do list complete and nothing to do. I do have a class I have to finish up so even when my list is complete I will still have things so I won't get bored.

I've made 4 weeks of freezer meals, made and froze bread x2, muffins 2 dozen, cookies 3 dozen. I made a list and shopped for non-perishables that we will need for the next three months (toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner that kind of thing). Made a detailed list of cleaning projects that I probably won't think are important to do once the baby gets here like cleaning the stove and such. Wrote thank you cards, ran around doing any errands that I could pre-do. Made our laundry soap for the next three months.Stocked our nursery, medicine cabinet, and pantry. Been busy

atoz625 · August 2013

Meals are on my list for this week. I'd like to get a few soups, lasagnes, crock pot meal ingredients made or in house with a planned list for a few weeks so that we're set there. Also, cleaning this weeks key for me.

kmichln · August 2013

I hear ya!! I'm due the 28th and I admit I too am getting super jealous. It's hard seeing all the new babies on my fb and on tb. It's been a long couple years trying to have a second baby and have now been pregnant for about 16 months out of the last 2 years. I'm so miserable and just ready for my turn to be happy again.

LokiLahve · August 2013

CaliforniaDream87 said:

I'm due Tuesday but am over reading the announcements...and there is a jealous part of me that knows others are too so I hate that our later announcements won't be met with such enthusiasm as those from early in the month. Silly and High schoolish, I know. On The post a few rows down "guess what" I had to really control myself not to reply snarky about being happy going that early. (Completely out of my pregnant frustration...I'm happy for that op if I can remove my bitchiness from the scenario)
@stephw32 I promise I will "congratulate" and be totally interested in all the late August mommas birth announcements! Don't worry

Hah, thanks! I know people will still be supportive...I'm just cranky and nothing is making me happy today. I'm all hormonal doom and gloom, poor dh doesn't know what to do so he brought me chocolate.

lydsyjane · August 2013

cristinbolt said:
I'm due on the 22nd and definitely am starting to feel impatient. There were three of us at work expecting babies and I was supposed to be the first to go. They've both had theirs... Very premie and I thank god everyday that they are healthy babies and doing well. But people at work don't seem to understand that premie isn't always a good thing and looking at me like something is wrong bc mine hasn't come out yet. I had to start my maternity leave early just to get away from the comments. It's been nice being at home before I planned. Our house is all the way clean. So now I'm just piddling. Getting the breast pump ready. Washed some bottles today. Working on some crafts. Anything to keep my mind occupied. Next appt is on Tuesday and I'm actually hoping that nothing happens prior to then since my doc isn't on call this weekend. I'm probably the only one wanting to at least wait a few days... But I'm particular about people and would like for MY doctor to delivery baby. Not the on call doc. We will see what this baby decides though. Lol.

I'm also in the same boat. My two coworkers were due after me and both had their babies. Everyone's like "You're next!" I'm so glad I'm done with work. Ugh.

SarahRut · August 2013

Stephw32 said:

poor dh doesn't know what to do so he brought me chocolate.

Good man. I hope tomorrow is better.

plunderb · August 2013

Due the 24th. I'm hyper-anxious because my midwives won't let me go past 41 weeks and want to schedule me for an RCS on the 30th (with the Labor Day weekend, I would be closer to 42 weeks if I don't have it on that Friday). I really want to try for a VBAC, so I'm feeling the pressure to go into labor spontaneously. Every time I have a cramp, I get a surge of hope, but so far it's just gas and BH.

DH set up the cosleeper today and everything is washed and folded. The breast milk storage tubes are sterilized. The fridge and freezer are cleaner than they've ever been. DH is downstairs with DD right now, reorganizing her Duplos. I've vacuumed everything I can reach and have been reduced to scrubbing the toothbrush holder in the bathroom and fussing with the sheets on the guest bed that's ready for my parents. We're ready any time, little brother.

Lemmon_ade12 · August 2013

I'm due the 23rd, and this being #2, I feel like I'm more uncomfortable and more ready than ever for him to arrive. Like some of the PPs posted, I'm happy for the other August moms, but, I liked reading the pregnancy-related posts over the announcements, simply because they were/are more relatable to myself. But, that's only my crabby, pregnant self talking. I had contractions a lot of this morning that tapered off and left me rather disappointed...

WashingtonQueen · August 2013

I am due next Saturday. I really want her to come out this week.

shootthemoon · August 2013

Due the 25th and I am really starting to go crazy. I don't like not knowing when it will happen. I just said to my friend yesterday how weird it is that I could have a baby literally any minute. The staff at my obgyn are not helping, all giving various estimates about when they think I'll deliver and none of them agree. I've been busy helping everyone else in my life lately, but things are slowing down now and I've been catching up on cleaning and preparing that needs to be done around here. The problem is, I'm going to want to finish off my lists ASAP because I'd hate to have stuff not done when LO arrives, but when I finish everything, it's just going to give me plenty of time to worry. Sigh, I guess it's a good thing I have therapy this week. Assuming I'm not in labor, that is.

kbeeb · August 2013

Ugg this is me too...except the clean house thing. I am due the 29th, and i'm a SAHM with a 2 1/2 year old boy. I do the bookkeeping for our business at night, but other than that i'm lucky enough to not work. Somehow though i can't seem to get anything done. DS has so much energy, and seems to need very little sleep, while i on the other hand, have no energy and need a lot of sleep...not the most productive mix. i'm actually stressing out because while i know there are two weeks until my due date, and i fully expect to go at least a week late, LO could, theoretically, come any time...the idea of bringing LO home to my messy, cluttered, pet hair covered house totally freaks me out...i feel like a need one or two solid days to just focus completely on the house and do nothing else...but at the same time i want to give all my time to DS, knowing that he isn't going to get much mama time for awhile. Every night after i finish working i debate staying up to tackle some aspect of the house - but sleep usually wins. Especially since it's kinda hard to deep clean when DS and DH are both sleeping.

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