Those still with insiders...

caraconner · January 2014

...How's everybody holding up?!
You doing ok? What hurts today? Any late-in-the-game stuff you're working through...?

I'm 37w3d and feeling pretty decent, all things considered. I might be part of a minority, but I'm not at the "get this baby outta me" stage yet. As uncomfortable as I'm getting I still kinda like this pregnant thing. Feeling my baby move inside me is such a trip!!
Also, I know life will be trickier once this tiny human emerges- keeping him/her inside as long as possible!!

The jacked up sleeping and walking (waddling) is getting old, as is the whole socks/shoes situation... but I still think this journey is kiiiiiiiinda epic!

silentsiren11 · January 2014

It's only jan. 7. I don't think we are the minority.

susieandmarty · January 2014

my baby is still inside, though I would not mind that changing some time soon. It seems like a ton of babies already, but most of us are left.

I am very much in the get this baby out of me stage - far more uncomfortable then I was with DD1

PreDempsey · January 2014

Tomorrow is 36w4d and we have a growth ultrasound. I am super excited to come see what part of this baby is lodge in my ribs. As much as I'd love to see LO's face, I'd prefer a posterior head down.

My good friend is due on the 18th and is possibly being induced this weekend because LO is measuring in the 4th percentile We've gone through this whole pregnancy together and it's tough being so close to the end and having to watch her worry over this.

caraconner · January 2014

I guess I've read too many things (on multiple forums) that are "I'm so done being pregnant" related. I just feel like part of a smaller group! But you're right, it's only Jan 7!

alinafed · January 2014

I'm definitely at the "get the baby out" stage - I have a problem in my hip/glute and it has gotten so bad in the last week that I can't sleep more than 2 hours in a row. I just want the baby out so I feel human again. Plus I'm off work and my husband's five weeks off start Monday so we are definitely feeling pretty ready! I wish I could enjoy being off work and my last alone time but I am in way too much pain.

caraconner · January 2014

Yeah, it's hard watching a friend struggle- I always wish i could do more...
I have a friend who's been right alongside me (due within the week) with pretty similar pregnancies. I was worried about breech, she wasn't. My baby is head down, ready for his/her unmediated birth, my friend's baby is butt down, won't budge, and she has to have a c-section. This is 100% not her plan and she is terrified.

I have what I can only describe as survivor's guilt...

PreDempsey said:
Tomorrow is 36w4d and we have a growth ultrasound. I am super excited to come see what part of this baby is lodge in my ribs. As much as I'd love to see LO's face, I'd prefer a posterior head down.

My good friend is due on the 18th and is possibly being induced this weekend because LO is measuring in the 4th percentile We've gone through this whole pregnancy together and it's tough being so close to the end and having to watch her worry over this.

caraconner · January 2014

Mediated = medicated

#mobileBumper

nikkijd17 · January 2014

I'm 40 weeks and 3 days, officially overdue and feeling it everywhere. My hip joints and pelvis are bruised and swollen and I have unofficially declared myself an emotional menace to society.

I have a doc appointment tomorrow where I shall have the pleasure of undergoing a membrane sweep in a last ditch effort to move little man out into the real world before they schedule an induction.

caraconner · January 2014

Ouch! That sounds maddening! I'd be ready for that sweet relief too.

And once your time off work starts you want every moment to be spent WITH the LO in your arms. I'm sorry about your hip- I'd be such a grouch. So far I have pretty intense groin pains, but they come and go so I haven't lost my mind yet. Yet.

alinafed said:
I'm definitely at the "get the baby out" stage - I have a problem in my hip/glute and it has gotten so bad in the last week that I can't sleep more than 2 hours in a row. I just want the baby out so I feel human again. Plus I'm off work and my husband's five weeks off start Monday so we are definitely feeling pretty ready! I wish I could enjoy being off work and my last alone time but I am in way too much pain.

MJOJwedding · January 2014

Although my husband is ready for this baby to come any day, I'm not quite ready for this pregnancy to be over. Probably because it took us so long to get here and I don't know if I'll have this chance again, I'm trying my hardest to enjoy every single day - even when my ribs are aching and I can't sleep. The thing I'll miss the most is probably those quiet moments at night, when I'm on the couch or in bed, just watching my belly move.

caraconner · January 2014

Yes! Quiet moments watching my belly move are just so precious to me. Not ready for that to end yet.
DH is so excited, he keeps saying things like "let's get the show on the road. I'm ready!" Yeah, well... My vagina and I aren't yet, pal. Please stand by...

MJOJwedding said:
Although my husband is ready for this baby to come any day, I'm not quite ready for this pregnancy to be over. Probably because it took us so long to get here and I don't know if I'll have this chance again, I'm trying my hardest to enjoy every single day - even when my ribs are aching and I can't sleep. The thing I'll miss the most is probably those quiet moments at night, when I'm on the couch or in bed, just watching my belly move.

Jmattis · January 2014

39 weeks today and no sign of baby yet. Not feeling too unconfortable yet, but sleeping is being difficult and I am experiencing tailbone pain/pevlic pressure. Other than that, I can't really complain.

ksonne · January 2014

Well, DS1 has a terrible cold and has been an awful sleeper lately. He slept on DH from 12:30-3:30 and me 4:30-6 this morning. As much as I am huge and achy and can't wait to meet DS2, I just want everyone to have a good nights rest beforehand. Because once DS2 is here, it will be weeks of sleepless nights!

csandroo · January 2014

My due date is tomorrow ... Life just feels like its in limbo waiting for everything to change. With all the holidays and snow days everything is blurred together and it's hard to believe within the next week he will be here and I will be a momma. I can't even comprehend it.

I feel okay physically since we have been staying home snowed in- taking it easy. But emotionally as we get closer I am all over the place.

SandFHasse · January 2014

I'm nauseous again all of a sudden. My back hurts and LO keeps getting up into my ribcage. I have my 38 week appointment tomorrow. Oh and I have nothing done. No car seat, the nursery is a disaster, ugh I feel so far behind. With DD everything was done by 3rd tri. A bit stressed out over here.

LMCB12 · January 2014

I am 40 weeks 1 day and ready to be done. I am physically uncomfortable but I am more anxious about the fact that the longer he takes to appear the younger he will be when I am on my own. My husband travels a lot for work and will have to be gone late January. I am starting to get scared at the thought of having two little ones to care for 24/7 on my own. Trying not to worry.....

Cara1024 · January 2014

I'm 37 weeks and 3 days so I still have a little ways to go also. Unfortunately uncomfortable doesn't even begin to describe how I feel these days. I can't even stand up for more than about 2 or 3 minutes at a time. I actually had to crawl to the bathroom in the middle of the night last night because I couldn't walk there. Its going to be a very challenging last two-ish weeks for me.

lmills730 · January 2014

A little over 37w today and I am at that get this baby out stage too, although I know another week or two is likely best for the baby-- but I am ready whenever he is!

I'm ready to have use of my wrists back from the carpal tunnel, ankles that don't resemble elephant feet constantly, and the ability to walk normally again.

Katiedjdj · January 2014

JmeMichelle said:
37 weeks tomorrow and feeling super uncomfortable. I am just now to the point where I can't sleep through the night and it's awful, but that's a pretty minor complaint I suppose other than that, I've experienced some fatigue but my midwife thinks that may be due to an iron deficiency, so it's an easy fix!

@JmeMichelle
We share a due date. I'm also feeling that struggle at night time. Is 37 weeks considered full term there?

juliasmama2010 · January 2014

I'm definitely ready to be done. Part of the cause for my impatience is dealing with false labor. I never had this happen with Julia; when real contractions started, I went to the hospital and had her 41 hours later! I've had 3 instances of false labor, each lasting at least 24 hours and then tapering off and amounting to absolutely nothing. So the fact that I keep getting teased is a total mind fuck and I'm annoyed. My discomfort overall is at a minimum. I'm still sleeping which is a huge plus and I know how blessed I am for that. I just want to be done. I'm sick of working, sick of the "still no baby" comments and sick of not being able to properly pick up/play with Julia. Bring on the baby, I'm over this pregnancy shit!

WinsyWade · January 2014

tarajeannette said:
Almost 37 weeks and I'm finally getting used to what it feels like to be pregnant.

Actually, I'm totally obsessed with trying to ascertain my baby's position. I know she's head down and I know her butt is in my right ribs, but I never feel the kicks that would be on the left side. Is it possible that her legs are straight up, with her feet near her face? Because I do feel action in my lower left side.

Obviously, I'm not asking anyone to answer these things, this is just what I'm thinking. And I don't get a growth ultrasound at my birth center unless I'm measuring big or they suspect a baby over 9 lbs. That doesn't happen to be the case, so I'm left guessing. So curious.

Totally possible for her to have her feet by her face. That's exactly how my LO is positioned right now. (I had a u/s last Friday for GD)

Shelbiemarie123 · January 2014

I'm also 37 weeks 3 days. This week has gotten easier for me! It may be because I've cut down to 20 hours at work but my wrists have felt better, my hands have some feeling in them, and my pelvis doesn't feel broken laying in bed at night. It's just the little break I needed! I'm ok with her staying in for a little bit longer, but I'm sure that once I hit(if I hit) my due date ill be over it instantly! I'm just so excited for the whole labor process! I know it's going to hurt..a lot, but the end result is just so amazing!

caraconner · January 2014

Due date buddies!!
I had to crawl to the toilet a couple nights ago because my SI joint was completely stuck! Spent 2 hrs on the floor with a heating pad before my hips were mobile again.
I hope there's no more of that crap in the next 2ish weeks!!

Cara1024 said:
I'm 37 weeks and 3 days so I still have a little ways to go also. Unfortunately uncomfortable doesn't even begin to describe how I feel these days. I can't even stand up for more than about 2 or 3 minutes at a time. I actually had to crawl to the bathroom in the middle of the night last night because I couldn't walk there. Its going to be a very challenging last two-ish weeks for me.

litzo27 · January 2014

I'm 37 weeks tomorrow and I'm definitely with you @caraconner - not ready to have this LO yet. I've felt that way with each of my pregnancies. Part of it is being lucky that I don't have any big health issues or discomforts and part is that I dread those first weeks with the newborn. I mean I love having a little squish but having zero sleep, getting nursing going well, dealing with all the post-partum issues, and now having older kids in the mix is just hard. So I'm trying to cherish the last few weeks of having her nice and snug inside.

caraconner · January 2014

Oh man... A couple friends in my yoga class have VV and when they describe the pain to me I wanna weep. It sounds so painful- I am sorry - ouch!!
I hope your LO isn't late...

Hillarycwkelly said:
I'm 38 weeks 5 days and very ready to meet our little guy. My pregnancy hasn't been too bad, but lately I've been dealing with vulvar varicosities, which are...awful. And wicked heartburn, every night, no matter what I eat or if I take Zantac! Everything is ready for him and we are just sooo anxious to meet him! Although, I'm pretty sure he will be late, ha

caraconner · January 2014

I was a foot-dragging zombie until I started iron supplements- total turnaround!

JmeMichelle said:
37 weeks tomorrow and feeling super uncomfortable. I am just now to the point where I can't sleep through the night and it's awful, but that's a pretty minor complaint I suppose other than that, I've experienced some fatigue but my midwife thinks that may be due to an iron deficiency, so it's an easy fix!

sunnyplaces · January 2014

Stay healthy ladies and avoid those germs! I'm 38+ weeks and I'm recovering from a nasty cold which shook my whole body out of whack. Where I had been feeling strong with only sleeping issues/discomfort and some swelling, now my back is totally jacked up and I'm sore all over. There's nothing much I can do about it so I'm trying to stay positive. I am still in the "I can wait" stage and now with this cold I wish I wasn't having to go under the knife next week (scheduled c-section 1/17). I really wanted to have a strong immune system going into surgery. I know it could be a lot worse and I still have over a week to recover. Hopefully I'll be feeling better soon!

chicki1012 · January 2014

I'm so ready to be done. Since the polar vortex is on it's way out here in the Midwest I would be happy if LO shows up in the next few days. I'm 40w +2 and my last day of work was last Friday, it's nice having all this me time since I am a FTM, but I'm getting antsy. I feel like I need to clean and organize everything in the house but I really can't move, ha ha!!! I started getting really bad hip pain last night and woke up to minor cramps. I noticed this morning putting my sweats on that LO must of hibernated lower into my pelvis, cause my belly is hanging lower. I just have to hang in there and hoping LO comes before my 41ish week appt. Friday.

. Hang in there girls

Morenajuliet · January 2014

I'm just at 38 weeks (well tomorrow anyways) and with my job I am just praying this little girl doesn't take her time and appear at the 41 or 42 week mark. I will cry for sure. Some days are good, some days I just want to wear yoga pants to work and not wear makeup but it's tough work trying to look decent and act pleasant with teaching. On the flip side we had two snow days last week and today off due to the cold. Soooo thankful for a few unexpected days of rest! I direct our school musical and am not looking forward to starting that tomorrow....I'm dreading the extra long days. I'm supposed to be running that either for these next two weeks or until I go out if that's earlier. I just want to stay home!

mommygrams0730 · January 2014

Morenajuliet said:
I'm just at 38 weeks (well tomorrow anyways) and with my job I am just praying this little girl doesn't take her time and appear at the 41 or 42 week mark. I will cry for sure. Some days are good, some days I just want to wear yoga pants to work and not wear makeup but it's tough work trying to look decent and act pleasant with teaching. On the flip side we had two snow days last week and today off due to the cold. Soooo thankful for a few unexpected days of rest! I direct our school musical and am not looking forward to starting that tomorrow....I'm dreading the extra long days. I'm supposed to be running that either for these next two weeks or until I go out if that's earlier. I just want to stay home!

I teach kindergarten and my last teaching day was supposed today but we were closed yesterday and today. It's been nice to be home, but hard to keep busy. I'm being induced tomorrow 39w6d so I'm grateful to be home spending the day with my first 2...I have a feeling my dd is going to have a tough time adjusting.

Morenajuliet · January 2014

mommy grams said:

Morenajuliet said:
I'm just at 38 weeks (well tomorrow anyways) and with my job I am just praying this little girl doesn't take her time and appear at the 41 or 42 week mark. I will cry for sure. Some days are good, some days I just want to wear yoga pants to work and not wear makeup but it's tough work trying to look decent and act pleasant with teaching. On the flip side we had two snow days last week and today off due to the cold. Soooo thankful for a few unexpected days of rest! I direct our school musical and am not looking forward to starting that tomorrow....I'm dreading the extra long days. I'm supposed to be running that either for these next two weeks or until I go out if that's earlier. I just want to stay home!
I teach kindergarten and my last teaching day was supposed today but we were closed yesterday and today. It's been nice to be home, but hard to keep busy. I'm being induced tomorrow 39w6d so I'm grateful to be home spending the day with my first 2...I have a feeling my dd is going to have a tough time adjusting.

Phew you slid right into that homestretch! I imagine teaching little kids though could be more challenging, not having to get down to little people level thank goodness- I'm at a middle school. Hoping you have a great last few days!

OSUWifey09 · January 2014

Induction starts tomorrow night for me, but I kinda wish I had more time. I'm glad she'll finally be in our arms, but I'm feeling unprepared and overwhelmed [even though I have pretty much done everything I can to prepare for this baby]. I am, however, very uncomfortable and am physically ready for baby to be here. Mentally, not so much.

pennstated912 · January 2014

I'm 38w2d and I'm officially in the "GET OUT!" stage. I'm super uncomfortable, not sleeping because my hip feels like it's dislocating (at least I will have a baby to cuddle with and not sleep after he's out), sick and cranky. The contractions that are not even close to progressing don't help.

But, he's also a big baby for someone my size, so I'm assuming that's contributing to all of my pain and bitchiness.

km_md · January 2014

I'm 37w3d today, so I've still got a bit to go, but man am I uncomfortable. I want baby girl to stay inside as long as she needs to in order to come out nice and healthy, but my body is ready for her to be out! I've had bad pain in my pelvis since about 14 weeks, so I'm pretty over that lol And she is really running out of room in there, so my ribs are killing me. I'm not a great sleeper to begin with, but sleep has been pretty elusive for a while. Today I've been feeling pretty cramps and I've been having some back pain, so maybe baby girl is trying to get something going in there! (yes, I'm completely aware that it could also mean nothing at all)

LuGal623 · January 2014

So here's my update, I am 39 weeks and 1 day and really thought I'd have this baby by now as foolish as that sounds. It's more that I dread going into work still pregnant each day now so that coupled with the shit-tastic sleeping is making me a cranky bear. I dread going to work more so for the comments I know people will make, it's not like I'm swamped with stuff right now. I feel very ready for this baby (I know, easy to say that now) but I just want him in my arms already!

Arrgcr · January 2014

I hit 37 weeks today. (I'm a week more pregnant than when I had DS at 4 cm and 90% effaced at 36 weeks.) I'm only 1 and 70% as of today but at least she is finally head down. For the time being.

If she's not ready, she's not ready but I hope she is soon. The pain is unbearable in my hips, tailbone, and lower back. Also I hate scoliosis because it just makes it that much worse, along with the arthritis I my hips... I just want to not cry when I roll over or get out of bed to pee/put wood on the fire. I would also like sleep.

Clbragg33 · January 2014

40w1d here...my hips and pelvis hurt so bad. This definitely puts me in the "get this baby out" group!! I'm also an emotional wreck. Tired of everyone checking up on me ever two seconds.

mommabird77 · January 2014

I am 38w2d and although I am very uncomfortable at times, I am content with her being on the inside right now. I still have things I want to get done before she comes.

BShreeve · January 2014

40w + 4 and officially over it. I had my non stress test today silently hoping for a need for an induction (so not my mindset in the beginning) but we both passed with flying colors so the wait continues.

Hoping for something good to happen before Friday's 41 week appointment. I'm basically working from home but I'm so bored its mind numbing. All the excitement has turned into anxiousness and I feel like I will be pregnant forever.

teacher0708 · January 2014

I am only 36+5 so I still have a bit to go. I started maternity leave as of yesterday and am a little bored, but only as I choose to procrastinate. I am going to clean up the baby's room finally today and organize that.

I am feeling pretty good besides the heartburn.

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