End of October due dates...how are you holding up?

momming247 · October 2015

How many of you are still working and how are you feeling? Is everything done and prepped for your baby?

I'm due October 24th and everything is set, so I am just waiting. I am still working which is very hard and plan to until my due date. I have BH once or twice a day only and menstrual like cramps here and there. Overall my back hurts, no shoes fit me, and I am ready to meet my my baby girl!

Thunda88 · October 2015

I am due the 22nd and there are no signs of my little man making his arrival anytime soon. I'm still working and plan to until he decides to make his grand entrance into this world. I have occasional period like cramps with back pain but nothing consistent. I'm just anxious to finally get to hold him!

midge519 · October 2015

I'm due 10/29 and my last day of work is 10/19. Im so glad because this last week has been super difficult to get through. Belly and baby have dropped and we're guessing he'll be here a few days early but we aren't aware of any progress dilation wise (we haven't had any checks). I get BH pretty much all the time but they're not painful just tightness and pressure. I've only had maybe 5 real contractions so far. We're ready to meet him! We joked that once we got passed my brothers wedding yesterday any day if fine with us lol

cbolton19 · October 2015

I'm due 10/30 and I think i am starting to have noticeable BH. We'll see when she decides to come. I am so tired! Ha ha my hips and pelvis are super sore too. I Still feel so in the dark. Ha ha everyone says you'll know when you are in labor. So i am just truckin' along here. Working until the last minute. I think we have most everything ready. Still need to get the go bag packed though. Ha ha

kaseyhunter85 · October 2015

Due the 29th but due to breech baby scheduled for c-section the 26th. I am working up until delivery. I get more uncomfortable by the hour it seems haha. Been having BH for a month+. I crave sleep so bad but sometimes the effort it takes to sleep (i.e. pillows/peeing/pain) make me almost ready for morning some days.

Cupcakesandquilts · October 2015

My baby was due 10/29 but came early on 10/3. It's nice to not be pregnant anymore!

CocoR04 · October 2015

Due 10/29 here and the only progress I've seen is losing a part of my MP this morning. However, I'm sure baby is very comfy where she is - no dropping, no contractions - and I'm mentally preparing myself to have a November baby! If that happens, at least DS will be able to have a great Halloween with mommy and daddy both present. Trying to focus on the positives!

asonicsea · October 2015

I'm technically due on October 31st, but am having a scheduled repeat c-section on the 23rd. I'm SO DONE with this. I'm horribly uncomfortable. I'm really, really swollen, having intermittent high blood pressure, and bad pain in my crotch. It would be bad timing if he decided to come a little early because my husband is out of town until the 16th for an important work conference, but I'm so miserable at this point I honestly wouldn't mind. But really, I'm just glad he's healthy and everything looks good so far even if I'm tired of being pregnant.

1stComesLove421 · October 2015

Due on the 26th and anxious for her to arrive. My 1st was 2 weeks past due and EVERYBODY keeps reminding me of this. I just want her to come early so I can have people say "So you'll probably have a November baby!"

Swollen feet, lower back pain, and frequent braxton hicks... I'm hanging in there, but getting exhausted!

LiveNLove44 · October 2015

I'm due 10/27 and had to deal with pre-term labor fears and now weeks of prodromal labor, so I'm thankful that he's stayed in and stayed growing where it's best for him. As a STM, I thought I'd be more antsy at this point to meet him, but I've found I'm the opposite. Yes, my crotch hurts, I can't do my workouts like I want, and heartburn and reflux are beyond challenging; however, when I have moments to rest, I still love feeling him wiggle inside. These are my last days/weeks of totally being with him 24/7, so I'm soaking it up. This LO dropped in the past week and I've had plenty of lightning crotch issues, especially by the end of the work day, but that's to be expected. I teach and I hope to make it through our three-day work week this week and then maybe I'd be okay with him starting the labor process

I am dilating and effacing at the same rate I did with DD, and my OB is confident that this little guy will follow in her footsteps. If that's the case, I might get to meet him in a week or so! We shall see.

Also, I was just diagnosed with strep throat yesterday, so it gives me another reason to slow down and rest as well as hope he doesn't come until I'm well enough to cuddle him! I'm crossing my fingers that DD and DH stay healthy, too, so we can all get to know one another as a family of 4 right away!

kfry22 · October 2015

I'm due the 25th but have been measuring early the last few appointments. An ultrasound two weeks ago estimated him at 7lbs3oz already. I know he dropped about 4 weeks ago now and he just keeps getting lower and lower. Lost my mucus plug Friday and have been dilated 1cm and doctor said very effaced. I've been having horrible back pain that has been coming and going for a week. Braxton hicks for the last 7 weeks. And noticeable contractions for about five days. Really hope he comes early only because I am so uncomfortable.

I have absolutely everything done on my to do list and I'm not sure what to do with myself anymore. I am working until I deliver which helps but I don't work everyday as I travel for work and my doctor has put me on a travel restriction. Every time I call my husband or my mom they think I'm going into labor. Can't wait to meet him though!

leah665 · October 2015

Due the 19th and have been put on modified bed rest due to a slightly elevated blood pressure last week, headaches, and a slightly elevated 24-hour urine protein. I'm taking my blood pressure at home twice a day and it's been normal, as well as no more headaches. However, my midwife is worried and she seems to think I won't be able to deliver at the birth center as planned and will have to go to the hospital. It's been really upsetting to think about, but I know everything will turn out ok in the end. I'm just terrified of being induced. I guess it's a waiting game now.

Also, this morning I finally got to experience "lightening crotch"...ouch.

LLynde5 · October 2015

As a FTM, (due the 24th) I didn't fully understand the discomfort and tiredness the other moms who were due earlier were talking about but each passing day I am starting to understand more and more....I am still working full time and making the best of it....no major issues but I feel like I am ready to be done. 40 weeks is a really long time, I want to meet my little girl and the idea of labor still gives me anxiety. I want to get that last part over with!

Dawnmarie0310 · October 2015

Due 10/28. Induction scheduled for the 24th. I live about 30-40 mins from the hospital and work about 15 mins from home. At 36 weeks growth ultrasound measured him around 6lbs (i know they aren't 100% accurate) but my babies were big and I think this one is small. At my 37 week appt I was 4cm and 70% effaced. I hope he comes soon. Working till I pop and I'm ready for a break.... From work Lol. No contractions yet. But I am super sore down there. Nesting began today too! MP has been coming out in pieces for a couple weeks

Vstille2712 · October 2015

Due 10/31 and it's hard seeing all the other October mama's with their babes already! But hanging in there minus the swelling and no sleep I-)

Gingerella8 · October 2015

I'm due the 24, with a c section scheduled for the 22nd. Still working, but this coming week will be my last since I'm on my feet all day when I'm there. I'm looking forward to having a few days off before LO gets here . I really want to clean the house and do some shopping.

As far as how I'm feeling, the same as everyone else , lots of pressure and pain in my pelvis . I don't remember what a good nights sleep is, and am so scared because I know it's going to be worse ! I know the payoff will be so worth it though

ltormey · October 2015

10/25... Get her out!!!! Although I have a feeling she's very comfortable in there ugh

Aprilnettles17 · October 2015

Due October 30th... breeched presentation. Appointment on 19th will decide if we do a version or schedule a section... FTM still holding up hope he'll turn. I'm tired and ready for this part to be over....... ready to meet my Lil man.

stephiesheldork · October 2015

I'm due 10/30. PLENTY of BH. 1 and 80. His head is super low so everything just hurts (hips,pelvis,back). No cramping or anything yet. And because I'm horrible at planning, he has everything he needs in place.. But his crib is still in pieces. But luckily he's got a nice bassinet in my room, so I can still justify my procrastinating.

strimble26 · October 2015

I have two due dates, one originally from my doc (November 7th) and then one from the perinatologist that did all of my scans (October 31st) I actually feel physically great except for the prodromal labor keeping me up every few nights. I am having timeable crampy contractions every 3 minutes for over an hour but have not changed my cervix much yet (2 cm). I am still riding bikes 3 miles every morning with my 7 year old to get her to school and exercising every day. The minute I sit down and relax is the minute things start aching, so I keep trucking. I have a 4 year old too and a crazy, busy full time job so I really don't have any other option! Hoping this last girl comes by Halloween.

cdepperschmidt · October 2015

strimble26 said:
I have two due dates, one originally from my doc (November 7th) and then one from the perinatologist that did all of my scans (October 31st) I actually feel physically great except for the prodromal labor keeping me up every few nights. I am having timeable crampy contractions every 3 minutes for over an hour but have not changed my cervix much yet (2 cm). I am still riding bikes 3 miles every morning with my 7 year old to get her to school and exercising every day. The minute I sit down and relax is the minute things start aching, so I keep trucking. I have a 4 year old too and a crazy, busy full time job so I really don't have any other option! Hoping this last girl comes by Halloween.

I'm the same (technically due Nov2). If I keep moving I feel great! Once I stop, my back hurts and I get stiff. I have dailyBH and occasional cramping, but I think I still have few weeks to go.

prec1ousjewel · October 2015

Due oct.29 but having a repeat c-section on the 22nd. Very tired and uncomfortable. BH are starting to occur very often now. My leave just started today. I don't think I could handle working up until the end being that I work 12hr. Shifts overnight.

JaqiDec04 · October 2015

Original due date was the 31st...got pushed to November 3rd. C-section scheduled for the 27/28/29th...I STILL don't have a date or time yet, I have no idea why.

And then I failed some blood work on Wednesday, so I had to do more of it Friday, and now it looks like they are JUST diagnosing me with GD at 37 weeks. What the heck? I don't even know what to do. BP has been an issue, so I'm on a no-salt diet, then they tell me I need more iron, and now its like..no sugar or cars. Just hook me up to an IV for the next 2 weeks and get this baby out of me. I'm apparently not built for pregnancy.

Oh...then there is the head butting my cervix making me cry out in pain...the hicups the baby has...the sleepless nights...the lightning crotch...the inability to walk...I'm just...OVER IT.

dannie134 · October 2015

It's comforting to hear that I'm in good company. Due on the 30th and I agree that it wasn't until this last week that I understood what all the early October moms had been talking about - think I'm getting lightening crotch, super sore and getting lots of Braxton-Hicks where I'll get pressure that lasts for 10 minutes or so. Also some cramps and lower back pain. Pregnancy is such fun! If I can get through this week at work I will be fine with him coming, on the assumption that if he arrives he'll be ready even if it's a bit early. I want him to be fully formed and healthy, but I will not miss these late pregnancy symptoms for sure! I was 1 cm and 50% at last week's appointment, so at least things are moving in the right direction.

Definitely jealous of those who get to stop working, but I am certainly not alone in trying to push through. And whatever I get done now will make it easier once he arrives, since I'll be continuing to teach my online class post-baby to finish out the semester.

If instincts mean anything, I have a feeling he will arrive early, but I'm nervous about getting my hopes up in case he hangs in there until November.

whitemn04 · October 2015

Due the 27th. I'm still working my 12 hour shifts but told my dad whom I work part time for that sitting on a mower isn't what I want to do on my days off. My back and hips hurt and baby's head is right on my pubic bone so I waddle and it hurts. Lightning crotch, fatigue, always feeling hungry but have GD.. I'm ready to be done with that! I go for another growth scan on Wednesday. Last scan only estimates him to be about 5.2 lbs which has her concerned since I have GD so if he hasn't grown to her liking she wants to induce at 39 weeks. Holy crap everything seems so sudden though the 9 months took forever!

janeedem · October 2015

I'm due 10/25. I'm 4cm dialiated, -1 position, and 80% effaced. I have 5-10 BH an hour and lost my mucus plug this morning. I'm praying this little guy comes soon; my whole body is in pain and can't take it any longer!!

Dawnmarie0310 · October 2015

@janeedem were the same pretty much. I don't think I've had any BH. What do they feel like?

janeedem · October 2015

My stomach gets rock hard and my diaphragm feels pressure on it. I started getting them frequently about 5 weeks ago, but they are more intense now, lasting just over a minute.

koriemo · October 2015

I am due 10/19 and I am SO done. I felt great for most of my pregnancy. But last week, I jstarted to get a lot of pain, pressure, back ache... And I am so done. I have only 3 more days of work though, so that's nice! I considered working Thursday and Friday too, but I just don't think I can make it. So Wednesday is my last day! I feel like after that, I'll be anxious just waiting for him to come.

h3speris · October 2015

Due 10/28, last week or so have been feeling lots more BH and some serious cramps/contractions that wake me up at night. Bebe is sitting reallllly low and vertex. Lots of lighting crotch and when I walk it feels like he's about to fall out of my butt. Some nausea has returned. Oh and pooping three times a day.

Last day of work is this Wednesday. I thought I could go until the end but I'm over it.

I'm hoping this kid comes early but we shall see...

NathanheartsKim · October 2015

Due the 28th but guessing a Nov baby. My first was 3 days late and my second was 6 days late. Mostly everything is ready but we still don't have a girl name OR a boy name settled on. Part of me hopes this one decides to come early and the other part of me is mentally adding a week to the due date and totally okay with a Nov date.

I am doing pretty good but I totally fell down our stairs Friday. Oops! Can't wait to see the chiro tomorrow.

dajeume · October 2015

Due the 25th and I am so done. My lo loves my ribs as a foot rest and likes to push on them all the time. I can't wait to go in to labor just so I will finely get to see an end in sight to all the pain I am in and I really want to hold my lo so bad. As a ftm I can not explain the love that I already have the this baby.

lindsayp916 · October 2015

I'm due the 20th- feeling swollen and tired but still in good spirits. I am VERY ready to meet my little girl, but Im trying to rest as much as I can at this point. I have a feeling she won't come til closer to the end of the month, so I'm mentally prepared for grinning and bearing being pregnant a little longer.

beanie1977 · October 2015

I'm due 10/31 but they should schedule me for induction on 10/25 due to GD and being an old 38 years old.

I've had hyperemesis and STILL vomit if not on medication and am feeling very tired. I'm all ready for our little guy to show up!

Despite being tired I have restless legs and insomnia so the day he's born can't come soon enough.

I'm already on maternity leave so I'm also getting bored.

Anyway I hate to complain but I'm feeling done with pregnancy and just want him here.

He's measuring 59% percentile so I'm hoping he's not too big due to GD (last US was at 32 weeks). He's always awesome during my twice weekly scans and my BP and sugars are very good. Hopefully the induction goes decently and he's well developed and healthy!

Limie · October 2015

I'm due the 27 th. Dr says nothing is going on down there lol. I have had bh and a few actual contractions (normally at 5 am lol) but that's about it. Hoping he comes the week before his due date. I had gd and my Dr isn't going to let me go past my due date. I feel pretty good though. Not a whole lot of complaints. Just some aches and pains here and there.

crbpjb · October 2015

I am so glad this thread was started! EDD is 10/31, and seeing all these birth announcements is making me super jealous!! I want my LO to be healthy, so I'm definitely trying to be patient, but I also really want to hold him/her in my arms and be done being pregnant. At around 34 weeks they were concerned about me going into early labor, so I was put on modified bed rest until 36 weeks. Since then I've been having a ton of BH, often 60 sec 5 min apart for more than an hour, but it never progresses into anything. It's hard to sleep because contractions keep waking me up. I've been up since 2:30 this morning with strong painful contractions, but nothing time-able. I'm trying to remind myself that contractions now may help with labor later.

aaguilar200 · October 2015

I'm due 10/31, I didn't know I was having BH until recently. I just thought the baby was sitting very low or stretching in my lower area. He is still very active even right now at 230 am he is kicking my sides! I stopped working 2 weeks ago because my sciatica and back pain were very uncomfortable to handle at work. I also just noticed purple scars around my belly button so I immediately started researching the best products to prevent permament stretch marks. Lately I've been experiencing insomnia as well but overall I'm anxious for him to arrive. I'm still not over the nesting period yet. I still have more organizing to do!

ChariZae · October 2015

Due the 23rd and still working. I'm having pelvic pressure, back pains, and BHs at night, but I'm still wanting baby boy to take his time. Hang in there, ladies! We're almost done!

indylardelli · October 2015

I'm due the 25th and the last 2 days have been loosing heaps of my mucus plug, having heaps of BH and some contractions, baby's feet are killing my ribs and can hardly sleep or get comfy. my dr offered me a stretch and sweep today and I freaked out and said no which I'm regretting now and wish I got it done! and don't know if this means anything but I've been to the toilet 3 times today? and also lost 2kgs since last monday

carmv01 · October 2015

I'm due 10/20 but I have a c-section scheduled for 10/19 (breech), a week from today! It's funny, we actually had our original c-section date pushed back 6 days in hopes that he would have more time to turn. If we hadn't done that, we'd be meeting my baby tomorrow :-x Now I'm secretly wishing we hadn't moved it because I'm soo ready to be done lol. Braxton hicks all day, usually only about 2 an hour, some painful ones here and there. Lots of discharge the past week and a half. These last couple of weeks have been so uncomfortable. Even though I have an end date in 7 days I'm hoping to go into labor sooner!

Edit: Also, I'm still working but from home, thankfully. I don't think I can handle being in the office.

jazzylaine89 · October 2015

Just had my 39 wk appt and progression is at a crawl. 1-2 cm. My midwife tells me that if I don't go into labor/water doesn't break between now and next Tues (day before due date), I can elect to induce on my due date or wait it out another week.... Ugh....

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