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

kaking78 · March 2014

I'm currently having a Big Mac. That's another OWT. Much like the labor cake though it's just a reason to indulge in something I normally wouldn't.

pepperedmoth · March 2014

I'll keep everyone updated. ;-)

akflutterby · March 2014

kaking78 said:
I'm currently having a Big Mac. That's another OWT. Much like the labor cake though it's just a reason to indulge in something I normally wouldn't.

I had McDonald's yesterday but couldn't bring myself to ordering the big Mac (I don't like the special sauce) and got a quarter pounder instead.

kmeyers0611 · March 2014

akflutterby 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.

I loooove pineapple but I am too zen and lazy today after my pedi and some good lovin that I think pineapple will have to wait till tomorrow

pepperedmoth · March 2014

I really hate McDonald's, especially the beef (makes me feel sick and gross) but I want to hear if this works....

I love how we've all found the OWT induction methods that accord with our personal taste. ;-) It does NOT take much of ANY excuse to get me into eating tropical fruits and spicy food.....

knittinlins · March 2014

I read here without posting but thought I should finally jump in. Not overdue yet but just anxious to meet the little guy.

Bought pineapple on Thursday and will cut it up. For those interested it is the bromaline that is supposed to be the induction agent. It may be in other foods if you don't like pineapple.

Looking forward to going out tonight with my husband and some friends to say goodbye before they move to Florida next week. It will be nice to get out of the house without having to drive myself

Sanibel21 · March 2014

I bought some pineapple at the beginning of the week too!! I can only eat a few pieces at a time so hopefully gradual consumption works too!
I've also been drinking raspberry tea.
I actually like McDonalds but haven't had much at all during the pregnancy. I'm gonna keep the Big Mac in mind!
I'm too scared to try spicy food for fear of deadly heartburn. I had Chinese last night but not spicy.
Welcome @knittinlins! Hope you have a nice night out!

ewallace00 · March 2014

NanaCook said:

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!

This is me! Forced myself to stop googling and I'm dribbling pee most of the day because he must have really dropped (maybe I should google that too)

ewallace00 · March 2014

I've been drinking red raspberry leaf tea the last few days. Had spicy food yesterday early dinner (giardenara sp) and spicy salsa chipotle bowl for dinner tonight. My whole pineapple has been staring at me for 3 days too, but I don't have a clue how to eat the core. Took the dog for a walk too, and thought I was going to topple over with pelvic pain at the end. At least all this is keeping me busy ha

kmeyers0611 · March 2014

I have to say thank you to @pepperedmoth‌ for starting this thread. I look forward to it every day to help me keep my zen

you ladies are so amazing and I am glad we have each other for support/laughs while we wait for our LOs to finally arrive!

and I am so happy for those that are starting to go into labor, but also crazy jealous

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

We're trying the spicy food and pineapple methods tonight.

Buffalo Chicken Penne for dinner, and hubs is soooo excited. He adores when I make spicy food. "The spicier the better!" he says.

Sanibel21 · March 2014

kmeyers0611 said:

I have to say thank you to @pepperedmoth‌ for starting this thread. I look forward to it every day to help me keep my zen you ladies are so amazing and I am glad we have each other for support/laughs while we wait for our LOs to finally arrive! and I am so happy for those that are starting to go into labor, but also crazy jealous

Ditto!!

kkranberry · March 2014

Laura8388 said:

I'm getting worried about @lnvane00‌ . How dare she not update us RIGHT AWAY

This is what I am thinking too. Is there still no word from her?

DRFleener · March 2014

At my Friday appointment I was showing symptoms of Pre-e. I was monitored then sent home on strict bed rest and they are inducing on Monday night.

I am pretty chill but it's hard to be at home and do nothing. The on call dr is a douche also, I called in like my dr and the nurse told me too when I started having more/other symptoms and she was very condescending with me. Here's to being zen for the next 48 hours...

MeganFrench120389 · March 2014

DRFleener said:
At my Friday appointment I was showing symptoms of Pre-e. I was monitored then sent home on strict bed rest and they are inducing on Monday night.

I am pretty chill but it's hard to be at home and do nothing. The on call dr is a douche also, I called in like my dr and the nurse told me too when I started having more/other symptoms and she was very condescending with me. Here's to being zen for the next 48 hours...

My office is the same... In terms of douchy on call drs. It's almost always the same one on call and she's a bitch. She's extremely condescending and sarcastic. Last time I checked, they're supposed to be helpful and she is anything but.

hemeyer31 · March 2014

I refuse to go to church with my husband tomorrow because 1) I seriously can't take the "No baby yet?!?" Comments anymore... Do I look like I've had my baby yet?!? And 2) I cannot, CANNOT sit in the tiny uncomfortable chairs for over an hour.. Can't do it. My DH prefers me staying home so he doesn't have to listen to me gripe lol. I'm officially in ML and I plan to shut out the world until this kid comes (Except for the bump of course!)

Seriously though, the closer I get the more zen I feel.. And the more I just forego dealing with people, the less frustrated I am that she isn't here yet -mainly because then I'm not hearing all the comments about 'when will she be here' and 'how much longer' yada yada...

I'm just stayin in bed, watching parks and rec and dreaming of my baby's sweet face!!

Hang in there everyone!! As my DH says to encourage me "It's almost over- you're almost done and you're doing SO good!!" (With the pregnancy part of course :P)

wearebirds · March 2014

My mil asked me for the zillionth time if I've lost my mucus plug yet.

ewallace00 · March 2014

Back to astrology if anyone is interested . Buzzfeed 10 Signs You're a Total Aries. https://www.buzzfeed.com/katieheaney/10-signs-youre-a-total-aries

kmeyers0611 · March 2014

wearebirds said:

My mil asked me for the zillionth time if I've lost my mucus plug yet.

Hahahaha I am so sorry for you!! She's so far past the line she can't even see the line!

wearebirds · March 2014

Seriously....it's totally awkward.

Im a nurse so all things bodily function don't usually bother me. But this is just creepy.

MeganFrench120389 · March 2014

wearebirds said:
My mil asked me for the zillionth time if I've lost my mucus plug yet.

My boss had asked me this before I went on maternity leave... Talk about awkward.

pepperedmoth · March 2014

My boss asked me about my dilation on the last day I saw him. I gave him a death glare and said, "I haven't the foggiest." Grrrrrr.

@ewallace00‌ re: eating the core, I peeled and chunked the pineapple, core and all, and am blending it into smoothies with mango, greek yogurt, OJ, some maple syrup, and a coupla ice cubes in each. Tomorrow I am practically going to be the all smoothies all the time channel.....might mix it up with some banana.

bumpuser1282882 · March 2014

wearebirds said:

My mil asked me for the zillionth time if I've lost my mucus plug yet.

Ugh, that is just too much. I am so glad I haven't been asked that yet. And no one has asked if I am dilated either, thankfully. I don't have the slightest clue anyway because I'm declining checks until 40w.

Natty13umppo · March 2014

Hey ladies! This is my first time joining this thread but I have enjoyed reading all of it!

For everyone who is overdue.....I went 11 days overdue with my first so I can sympathize! Not overdue yet, but feeling quite impatient and working on my zen.

It's weird, I feel I was a lot more zen the first time (even going so late!) than I am this time. In fact, I didn't try any of the OWTs last time....but I've been trying a bunch of them this time. We shall see how it goes!

My zen bit is that every day that LO doesn't show up is one more day for me to get stuff done....one more day for me to have a little more time for me....one more day to enjoy DD alone a bit more....one more day to enjoy and remember what is probably my last pregnancy.

While I am ready for this LO to be here, I am still sort of in denial that I'm about to have two. I also have a list of things to do that I'd like to get done before s/he gets here and I either need to get my butt in gear and get some of that done or I'm realizing I'm running out of days (one way or another!) and they won't happen!

ewallace00 · March 2014

I am hoping we got most of the "anything yet?" calls and texts out of the way the last few days. DH had around 5 and I have had at least 10 check ins from family and friends that I love dearly but don't regularly speak to over the phone. It's been a constant reminder! Today will be all zen? 40+1 today

Sanibel21 · March 2014

Welcome @Natty13umppo!
@Jt7dreamz‌ I'm in the nor'easter zone too and DH is convinced that's when I'll go into labor. I'm still banking on being late so I'm not disappointed if I do end up going overdue. Good luck with the contractions!
@pepperedmoth I don't know why I didn't think to put the pineapple in smoothies! Yum!
Going to be zen today and enjoy the day with DH. Looking forward to cinnamon buns and coffee for breakfast. And maybe going to see the Muppet movie. These are the things that make me happy today. Along with feeling LO wiggle around because that's one thing I'll miss when she finally arrives!

LittlePigeon · March 2014

I am feeling very un-zen toward other people currently... It makes me feel better reading posts from you ladies and knowing I am not alone!

Edit- Hit post by accident... Darn mobile.

Rita092010 · March 2014

Trying to be super zen today, as tomorrow is my section. I keep telling myself all will go well and I've been through this before. Good thing I have plenty of housework and laundry to catch up on today.

What is everyone else doing today to stay zen-like?

jh&kh · March 2014

Feeling zen today. For the last week I was on a mission to get LO to come on her own, but today I feel much more at peace with whatever happens. I have my appointment tomorrow and we will schedule and induction if there has been no significant progress... I'm feelin zen knowing that LO will be here by the end of the week!
Today I'm going to enjoy spending time with DH and DD and go for a long walk to the park. Who knows, maybe the walk will work some magic

myfriendscallmemeg · March 2014

I think it's sooooooo much easier to be zen at home! I can relax, work on projects at my own pace, and the only person who is ever around to annoy me is my husband. Going into public gets me all sorts of un-zen. I don't have cute clothes, I'm worried I'm waddling and everyone wonders when I'm due (My husband DID double check the date with me this week...)

kmeyers0611 · March 2014

I have cleaned the entire first floor of my house and taken my dog on a 2.5 mile walk and it's only 10:45... my best friend is coming for lunch at noon so I have that to look forward to! But seriously, I am running out of things to do to keep myself occupied. I reeeeeally need to clean my shower, but the fan isn't that great and I don't want to inhale all those fumes from the cleaning supplies... any ideas of natural cleaners I could use that wouldn't be so harmful? That would be just one more thing I could do to keep my mind off of still being pregnant!

@Rita092010 - good luck tomorrow!

@Jt7dreamz - I completely know what you mean. I can never tell if I am having contractions or just cramps/gas pains. I have the same fear that by the time I know what is really happening I'll be having the baby in the car lol

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

@kmeyers0611‌ half and half mix of vinegar and Dawn. Works wonders. Gotta let it sit a little while if you don't want to do a lot of scrubbing, but it's still pretty awesome. And it doesn't smell too bad, either!

kmeyers0611 · March 2014

Oooh thanks ladies! Great ideas! Looks like I have an afternoon plan mapped out! Exciting stuff lol

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

@Jt7dreamz‌ I've got my fingers crossed for you!

I've had a couple little ones today, but I'm trying not to read too much into it. Getting too excited might make them stop, or so my paranoid "I'm sick of being KU" brain tells me.

Sanibel21 · March 2014

Eeeek @Jt7Dreamz, hoping for the real thing for you!

@Kmeyers0611, late to the party, but I agree with vinegar cleaners. There;s so many websites with natural cleaner recipes. And much cheaper!

Some of my zen was undone when DH said he didn't feel like going to a movie and then proceeded to talk about all these house projects he wants to do. I started getting teary because I worry about money, and feel guilty about wanting to cut down my hours after LO gets here. And although he is happy about LO and honestly has been so great during my pregnancy, I got emotional that all I can think about LO and our soon-to-be little family, and he can actually be excited about something else. I apologized because I know it's not as bad as I felt like it was at the time. But now I'm kind of in a funk. Trying to organize some random things, but I don't have the energy for the deep cleaning I'd really like to do.. again.. I want to do something to enjoy our last days together, but can't think of anything I actually want to do. So we're sitting on the couch, me on the computer and him playing video games. Blah..

ewallace00 · March 2014

A drive by just posted she's in labor. I wanted to respond "bitch" because I'm so jealous! Watching the Kansas game with DH, then I am going on a long walk baby!!

MeganFrench120389 · March 2014

No zen today. I'm not even going to pretend that today is going to get easier. Slept like crap, stupid ass cramps that go from what could be contractions to nothing, and the newest one last night: nausea. I want this baby out. She has overstayed her welcome.

ewallace00 · March 2014

@Jt7dreamz‌ sending positive contraction vibes your way .. Don't stop get it get it!!! (90s song .. I may be dating myself)

pumpkinsmuggler · March 2014

Thanks for a positive thread. I have been so busy this week that I have yet to post. I guess that has been my distraction/zen. Honestly, if I could get 20-30 min to myself just to clean my shower and bathroom I could probably get to a total meditative state! But, alas, we are visiting my in-laws this morning, then my SIL is coming with her 4yo twins and 2yr old, and then my parents are coming over for dinner. Haha. Oh well. Nice to see family I guess. Ohhhhmmmm - deep breaths. I need to burn some sage.

myfriendscallmemeg · March 2014

@Jt7dreamz‌ booooooo! Hopefully they pick back up soon!

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