Still pregnant and trying to be Zen not miserable. Anyone else? Come in!

CruiseGirl28 · March 2014

I had an induction scheduled for Sunday- she may have her late grandpa's birthday!!! Tomorrow is our last day just the 2 of us, and it's also our "dating" anniversary. I think we're gonna go to the movies/dinner!

kmeyers0611 · March 2014

I booked a mani/pedi for tomorrow! So ready for some Saturday zen

akflutterby · March 2014

Congrats to you laboring mamas! Creepy Internet hugs to you super stressed out mamas

I'm going to just decide that she's not coming out until 4/15 (which is as late as I'm assuming they'll late me go). Maybe that'll keep me zen? Of course, if I have to keep working until then I may kill someone. I am sooooo over working right now (and I've been home the last three days).

zimbecd · March 2014

The sleeplessness is a hard one, but glad to have a place where other waiting mamas are up all hours. It would be nice to have a lil baby as a reward to being up/ sleeping in increments these last couple weeks! 39.4 and no dilation or any signs body is making progress so going to try raspberry leaf tea tomorrow- I read it's a natural remedy to soften cervix and doesn't promote false labor like sex can, and also waddle waddle waddle!

pepperedmoth · March 2014

Jt7dreamz said:
I'm dying for an update too!!!

Woke up. Still pregnant. Blech.

All of this. Exactly.

wearebirds · March 2014

pepperedmoth said:

Jt7dreamz said:
I'm dying for an update too!!!

Woke up. Still pregnant. Blech.
All of this. Exactly.

Yup.

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

wearebirds said:

pepperedmoth said:

Jt7dreamz said:
I'm dying for an update too!!!

Woke up. Still pregnant. Blech.
All of this. Exactly.

Yup.

My original comment was going to be "Seconded", but it looks like I'm fourth in line. So... Fourthed.

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

Also, I would just like to say that I am getting very frustrated with not having a name for my LO, and because I'm an end of the monther, so many of the names MH and I like are even already in use in M14. I feel like at 39 weeks (almost!) we should have had a name picked out forever ago!

New parents fail. .____.

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

I'm trying to induce labor by rearranging my bedroom furniture. Maybe not the best option, but I feel the need to DO something today. If it happens to kick start this little bug's descent, all the better!

Sanibel21 · March 2014

Morning zen mamas! Still pregnant but more zen than yesterday. Although I was up a zillion times overnight, I kept falling right back to sleep which is a huge improvement over the few nights before. So I'm just starting my day being grateful for that. I'm going to take ? @pepperedmoth's method of "what do I feel like doing in this moment?" today because we have zero plans. And I'm sending you all peaceful and/or labor vibes!!

kmeyers0611 · March 2014

AnonymousMotherOfOne said:

Also, I would just like to say that I am getting very frustrated with not having a name for my LO, and because I'm an end of the monther, so many of the names MH and I like are even already in use in M14. I feel like at 39 weeks (almost!) we should have had a name picked out forever ago! New parents fail. .____.

That's ok. The name we chose for our son has already been used by 3 other M14 mamas. I love it even if it seems to be super popular on this board! Besides, my Camden will likely never meet the other Camden's here since we are all internet "strangers" anyway

good luck choosing your name!

jh&kh · March 2014

Morning ladies... Feeling a little more zen today, but tired. I was up for a few hours last night with my first contractions of this pregnancy... Of course they went nowhere and ended with no return in sight. Today I'll be up walking around and trying to get them to return!

CruiseGirl28 · March 2014

I keep getting those texts too, and we're keeping it quiet that I'm being induced tomorrow. So I just keep saying, "Hopefully this weekend!"

pepperedmoth · March 2014

I've started avoiding large groups of people because the questions are sooooo annoying. I really want to go to Meeting on Sunday but I just DREAD all the fussy Quaker lady comments.

Due on Monday......

pepperedmoth · March 2014

CruiseGirl28 said:
I keep getting those texts too, and we're keeping it quiet that I'm being induced tomorrow. So I just keep saying, "Hopefully this weekend!"

Whoa, I missed that detail in the random thread! YAY CONGRATS! You DO get to have this baby on your dad's birthday! So happy for you!

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

kmeyers0611 said:

AnonymousMotherOfOne said:

Also, I would just like to say that I am getting very frustrated with not having a name for my LO, and because I'm an end of the monther, so many of the names MH and I like are even already in use in M14. I feel like at 39 weeks (almost!) we should have had a name picked out forever ago!

New parents fail. .____.

That's ok. The name we chose for our son has already been used by 3 other M14 mamas. I love it even if it seems to be super popular on this board! Besides, my Camden will likely never meet the other Camden's here since we are all internet "strangers" anyway

good luck choosing your name!

Haha well, my hubby won't like it, but I plan to spend the next few days until she's here convincing him that her birth certificate will say "Amelia Anne" instead of just Mia Anne. I love love love the full spelling and the nickname, but he doesn't like Amelia at all. What do you ladies think? Mama bear trumps daddy's preference, or compromise, since it's his daughter too?

pepperedmoth · March 2014

Compromise.

CruiseGirl28 · March 2014

pepperedmoth said:

CruiseGirl28 said:
I keep getting those texts too, and we're keeping it quiet that I'm being induced tomorrow. So I just keep saying, "Hopefully this weekend!"
Whoa, I missed that detail in the random thread! YAY CONGRATS! You DO get to have this baby on your dad's birthday! So happy for you!

Thanks! Hopefully! The plan is to be induced at 7am, but who knows how long I'll be in labor.

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

@pepperedmoth‌ I must just be in a really great mood, because I honestly just giggled and said "Okay" to myself like you could totally hear me from wherever you are. It's a good day, even if I feel like baby is making my body fall apart today. XD

Sanibel21 · March 2014

As if on cue I've received two emails and a text today asking how I'm doing and if I'm feeling anything yet. Yes I'm feeling pregnant and uncomfortable and impatient. Thank you for reminding me. Hahah. So far I'm not too irritated by it yet. But I'm sure that won't last.
I also don't want to see anyone either. I don't mind going out if it's jut DH and I. But in trying to be zen and not over analyzing everything and getting more impatient, I don't want to have the conversations that are inevitable if I talk to people I know.

Pinecone21 · March 2014

No plans here either, but lots to get done around the house to get ready for guests. I just need to convince MH that it needs to get done today... And I need to get my mom and my aunt to stop bugging me about having this baby. Maybe she will be here by the time my mom gets here next weekend and maybe she won't! How can I give THEM some zen??

MeganFrench120389 · March 2014

Lost my zen

I had terrible nightmares all night and had forgot to put the heat back on before bed so I was freezing. DH is still sleeping and I don't blame him. I'm sure I kept him up most of the night with my blanket hogging and squirming from contractions.
39-1 today and no signs of baby. She's still high up, hasn't rolled over and at this point I don't care. I've given up. It sounds terrible but I just can't keep focusing on it. It pisses me off too much.
Also, already had 3 phone calls this morning regarding the status of said PITA... I'm still pregnant, thank you. Now let me sleep.

ewallace00 · March 2014

Here's to us keeping our Zen!

pepperedmoth · March 2014

Our numbers are dwindling but our spirit remains strong!

Sanibel21 · March 2014

@MeganFrench120389 I'm sorry about the nightmares and cold wake up! I hope your day is panning out better. And I don't blame you for taking a break from focusing on pregnancy/position stuff. I think it's healthy to try to focus on something else for a bit.

@Jt7Dreamz I'm sorry about the water spill. Maybe the meltdown cry will be cathartic and the salt bath will turn things around for your day!

@AnonymousMotherOfOne, I wouldn't worry about using a name from the board at all! One of my front runners has been used already here too. But there's so many people on this board, it's bound to happen! Also, see "front runners." We don't have a name picked yet either.

I feel like all your kind words yesterday helped me feel better and I'm having a better day today. So I hope I can repay that a little. I am also finding that if I can pick something or some things I am grateful for each day, the negatives have a harder time of taking over.

Keeping the zen myself today. It's been nice enough outside to go for a walk and open all the windows, which makes me happy!

wearebirds · March 2014

I walked two miles and went grocery shopping. I'm getting stronger-ish contractions...so I'm praying something is happening. I need to stay busy...maybe I'll find zen in the peeps I bought...nom nom.

pepperedmoth · March 2014

Good luck @wearebirds‌!

Bonadl · March 2014

Jt7dreamz said:
Tmi but all day I've been more mucuousy. Send labor vibes!!!!!

Good luck! I had this mon-tues and had the same thoughts but now it's late Saturday and still nothing. I truly hope u have better luck.

I'm due tomorrow...I never made it to my due date with DD so this is new to me. Not a fan.

MeganFrench120389 · March 2014

Jt7dreamz said:
Tmi but all day I've been more mucuousy. Send labor vibes!!!!!

2nd update: inlaws just called. They asked 1)if I'm dilated 2) if I'm having any contractions 3)if I am being induced. I told them last Monday I wouldn't have an update until Monday. They are tr worst. So invasive no understanding of privacy. I don't even want lo to know them because they stress me out so much. Ugh ugh ugh. I'm not explaining it well but mil is just horrible.

Edited for 2nd update.

Sorry your inlaws are driving you nuts. I always hate the are you dialated/cervix questions. How about I'll call you when the baby's born? Lol

myfriendscallmemeg · March 2014

Jt7dreamz said:
Tmi but all day I've been more mucuousy. Send labor vibes!!!!!

I've stopped googling signs of labor because every time I do I just feel like an idiot.

But we must be twinsies on the tmi. I'm so over mucous. I'm sending labor vibes your way if you can send them mine!

kaking78 · March 2014

@jt7dreamz My in laws call MH daily and ask "So, is there any news?" I think they know better than to call me

akflutterby · March 2014

Bonadl said:

Jt7dreamz said:
Tmi but all day I've been more mucuousy. Send labor vibes!!!!!
Good luck! I had this mon-tues and had the same thoughts but now it's late Saturday and still nothing. I truly hope u have better luck.

I'm due tomorrow...I never made it to my due date with DD so this is new to me. Not a fan.

Ditto with both of you, mucus with no progress and never been this pregnant before.

Tried to go buy candy for the L&D staff with the hubs today and my back hurts SO much I had to quit in the middle of shopping and come home to take an Epsom salt bath and tale Tylenol. But he's cleaning the house from top to bottom right now, just letting me soak away my discomfort while making sure everything is done and ready when Cooper is.

pepperedmoth · March 2014

@akflutterby‌ I am in the same boat re: back pain. Just went grocery shopping --- my back went into Spasms. I hoped it was really contractions but as soon as I sat down at home they went away. :-(

HOWEVER I bought a whole fresh pineapple and a lot of mango and I plan to eat the entire pineapple with core over the course of the next 24 hours (will make pineapple mango smoothies).

Go baby go.

saisongbird · March 2014

I found my Zen - my new craft project arrived! It's a stamped cross-stitch quilt. I figured either I'll get the quilt done or it will send me into labor - I think it's the former as I have ZERO signs.

We're also going crazy getting home improvements done. We had our chimney taken care of today, we're in process of getting quotes to get gates for our staircase off the back deck, and we are measuring the busted screen door and getting a new one installed. Feels good to be productive, even though I'm staying on my butt.

akflutterby · March 2014

pepperedmoth said:
@akflutterby‌ I am in the same boat re: back pain. Just went grocery shopping --- my back went into Spasms. I hoped it was really contractions but as soon as I sat down at home they went away. :-(

HOWEVER I bought a whole fresh pineapple and a lot of mango and I plan to eat the entire pineapple with core over the course of the next 24 hours (will make pineapple mango smoothies).

Go baby go.

Is pineapple a thing? I've never heard of that helping induce labor. I've been drinking the raspberry leaf tea like there's no tomorrow though.

akflutterby · March 2014

Jt7dreamz said:
@akflutterby‌ ugh sorry your back hurts. That's the worst. Enjoy your bath!!

Not as awesome as I hoped (as far as pain relief), but it's been great to catch up on the board

Rita092010 · March 2014

Trying to be zen...the group is dropping quickly! So happy for them!

I've spent the day stuffing myself at HuHot and snuggling with my toddler. Very relaxing now that he is figuring out snuggling isn't THAT bad.

pepperedmoth · March 2014

@akflutterby‌, yup, specifically the pineapple *core* is supposed to induce labor.

It's one of those OWT methods I don't really believe in, but I love pineapple and can't see the harm.....

akflutterby · March 2014

kmeyers0611 said:

AnonymousMotherOfOne said:

Also, I would just like to say that I am getting very frustrated with not having a name for my LO, and because I'm an end of the monther, so many of the names MH and I like are even already in use in M14. I feel like at 39 weeks (almost!) we should have had a name picked out forever ago!

New parents fail. .____.

That's ok. The name we chose for our son has already been used by 3 other M14 mamas. I love it even if it seems to be super popular on this board! Besides, my Camden will likely never meet the other Camden's here since we are all internet "strangers" anyway

good luck choosing your name!

I just wanted to agree on the name. Mine has been used three times and all by boys. Cooper Grace will be the only Cooper girl (of which I am aware) for M14, but Coopers abound. Go with your gut when you see that little face. I had picked out my daughter Isabelle's name before I had ever conceived and when she was born I truly felt like she was supposed to be Olivia...her father didn't agree so that's a different story all together, but there is NOTHING wrong with waiting for your LO's name.

akflutterby · March 2014

pepperedmoth said:
@akflutterby‌, yup, specifically the pineapple *core* is supposed to induce labor.

It's one of those OWT methods I don't really believe in, but I love pineapple and can't see the harm.....

I'm not a fan of pineapple at all, but if you go into labor I'll be heading to the grocery store ASAP.

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