Keep calm and go 40!

Awhitmore90 · May 2015

I never realized how important it was to keep LO's cooking to full term until I had my daughter 11 weeks early. She weighed just under 2 pounds at birth and spent 52 days in the NICU. Now, 8 weeks later we have an amazingly healthy 4 pounder who we finally got to bring home yesterday! Although I know it's getting rather uncomfortable and you want to meet your LO so bad, don't wish away your last few weeks as they still need to get stronger to come into this crazy world! Here's to happy, healthy and adorable babies. Good luck everyone!!!

dancegurl1118 · May 2015

Thank you for your story! I'm so happy your LO is nice and strong and ready to come home!

Many people don't realize the feeding, breathing, and temperature control issues that babies can have before 39-40 weeks. Even at 37-38 weeks babies can have much more trouble coordinating sucks and swallows, and their breathing. Although you may be uncomfortable, if you have the option #gothefull40.

This is not in any way shaming or looking down on those who go before 39-40 weeks, sometimes it isn't preventable! It's just a nice little reminder that although we feel like beached whales who can't possibly be pregnant one day longer, it's for the best!

rolson8947 · May 2015

You are right!! Every day I keep thinking "man, I wish she would hurry up and be in my arms already", but I am a couple days shy of 38 weeks so I can wait it out until 40 weeks. I would rather be uncomfortable for a couple more weeks if it means baby will be healthier

healthy baby means a happy mama.

rrcameron21 · May 2015

Everyone keeps telling me I'm not making it to 40! But, I want to! I just tell them he's not ready and I want him nice and healthy before he comes out. I get it, I'm huge, but that doesn't mean I need to have him early.

Thanks for your story!! Makes it easier to stay positive.

eanorberg · May 2015

I needed to hear this, 39 weeks tomorrow and am getting excited by every little sign then let down when it doesn't progress. I'm so glad you got to bring her home and she is doing well!

cmcards83 · May 2015

I love this message and thank you for sharing your story. I always tell myself that LO will come when she's ready regardless of how I'm feeling.

My circle of friends and family already know not to ask me a damn thing, lol. She'll get here when she gets here!

Glad your precious baby is better and all of my best to you.

glenwood82 · May 2015

Thank you so much for sharing this. At 38 1/2 weeks I needed this reminder that I shouldn't be so selfish about wanting baby girl in my arms- what's best for her is for me to wait until she is ready!

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