@leap_frog same concept here. Walked for several hours. Did two organizational projects that I had resigned to deal with "after baby" and made a giant crockpot meal that will be eaten tonight and then the rest frozen.
I'm hopeful for a baby tonight. If not, I intend to lay around all weekend.
@clabgust really?! That gives me hope! Did you feel any different or did you know it was working before your water broke? This is my first so I have no idea what to expect. I got it done at like 12 today and felt crampy and uncomfortable but now I feel back to normal which makes me feel a bit discouraged. I wasn't expecting to get one but she offered so I took it wishful thinking it would speed things up!
Oh my god, you guys, I give up. 37 weeks and 5 days today and, as I've mentioned here before, I've been dealing with sciatic nerve pain since before Christmas. Well, I have actually been feeling a bit better this week, had less pain and stiffness while moving around and even picked up some speed with my cane. Well, I guess I must've gotten too happy because the pregnancy gods decided I should pull a muscle in the same hip where I've been having sciatic nerve pain! My sciatic nerve pain is in the back/middle of my hip/butt area, and now this new, fun muscle pull is in the front of the hip. Sigh. And I wasn't over exerting myself or pushing things too far - I literally pulled this muscle by scooting over slightly while I was sitting down. That's it! And it's super painful!
Just did some work on the exercise ball trying to help it out a bit but no dice. I guess I'll just take some of that (worthless) extra strength Tylenol and try to go to bed early. I just need to keep telling myself just about two weeks left, and then I can induce if this doesn't end. I just feel like my body is giving out on me.
I've had the nesting urge for a couple weeks but no energy to do much. Well today I've had tonnes of energy all day, DH told me off for scrubbing the walls this evening, as I've been busy all day! Since I've had zero other signs that LO is ready, maybe this is my first? 39+1.
I'm not even sorry, I let out a big "yip" of excitement in the mall restroom today because, oh yes, the plug made its appearance! So. Freakin. Gross. BUT IT'S A SIGN. I came out of the restroom grinning so big I think it scared my husband a little bit, haha.
Still lots of cramping but I was determined to keep moving and we managed to finish our last big pre-baby-stock-up shopping trip. After we got home and got everything stashed away, I had to pee and noticed a bit of blood and "yipped" again, lol. I'm trying so hard not to get my hopes up but the baby forecast is looking pretty good this weekend!! (due 1/23, but no complaints if she's a wee bit ahead of schedule!)
@meg2016 I didn't feel any different. With my first I never had BH or cramps or anything just woke up feeling like if I don't pee now I'll wet my pants! Then my water broke on the toilet:) I know some women get a trickle, this was a ton! Good luck I'm pulling for some weekend babies. I'm cramping now and can't sleep wondering how can I possibly do this any longer.
I haven't experienced any BH either. Ifk of it was from the sweep or what but I woke up at 4:30 his morning with a migrane and still feel headachy 6 hrs later after taking Tylenol a shower and used the bathroom like 5 times sorry tmi. How far were you when you had your sweep? @clabgust. Maybe we'll both get lucky today!
I finally packed my hospital bag last night, figured I put it off too long! Due 1/28 but I keep telling myself I'll see mid February lol. At least the bag can be a comfort in my mind finally!
Convinced myself I was in labour last night, contractions were 7-8mins apart for a good 2hrs but after I went to bed they slowed down and when I woke up were completely gone! It's so frustrating wondering if every little ache and pain is the real deal - I'm hoping I can get things moving along by doing my housework and errands today - fingers crossed for weekend babies!
Had some contractions yesterday, they stopped when I went to bed had some alone time with hubby, then took a long walk, had 2 good ones...now they stopped again!!! Ugh... Going to go nuts cleaning my house and hopefully get things rolling!! Anyone have any luck getting things started with other methods?
I have contractions everyday, but they have only been 16 minutes apart at the shortest. Eventually they become 30, 45, and hour, and then nothing. Funny question though: if you are forcing your husband to clean, does it still count as nesting? I love him so much, I asked him to dust our room and vacuum under the bed and he agreed without hesitation. He was even excited that he found some long-lost socks under the bed.
@paigeyferd I'm making mine do things like dishes and folding clothes, and he's mostly been really good about it (which he isn't when I'm not pregnant), and then I'm paying somebody to come in (on Wednesday, irrationally excited, haha) to dust/wipe/mop/vacuum/clean every corner of the place before baby comes.
Ok y'all I'm having some intense cramping in my way lower belly. Low down like period cramps also in lower back. It's constant. Was in L&D Thursday and sent home as a three. This is my 4th baby. I've been loosing my mucus plug since Wednesday but haven't had blood or water break... This is so hard to know when to go back?? I don't want to wait to long though also
@clabgust can you call the nurses and ask? Can you time the contractions? No shame in going in and seeing what's up. If they have to send you home no biggie.
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39 weeks on Tuesday my first was born at 34 weeks and I now feel for everyone who has ever gone full term lol I'm bored of waiting I want to move forward and get on with it sick of can't do this or cant do that because of bump. Trying to make the most of last days of feeling bubs etc but exhausted now ..... starting to feel like I'm not having a baby it has been so long
38w2d, was having BH last night about every 12-15 mins and mild cramping while sleeping. Going to the car show in our city to get a good walk in today. I know we still have lots of time, but hoping this will all have me a bit more dilated at my appt on Tues
Lost hope that this little guy is going to come this weekend. Guess it's to comfy in there. Hopefully someone has their little one this weekend!! @clabgust I guess 60% effaced isn't good enough for him lol
Yesterday at 38+5 I had 18 hours of progressive contractions that were 1 minute long every 5 to 6 minutes, so I took a hot bath to see if they would subside and sure enough everything stopped.
I just have to do a mini rant to everyone else feeling this way.... I'm sick of peeing every 5 minutes and almost peeing my pants every time. I hate waking up to pee. I'm sick of back pain. In sick of the insane heartburn. I'm tired of being tired. Its hard having a 17 month old this time around!! I wish this headache would go away. 38+4 And soooooo done. Tell me it's not just me?
@kdaugherty4 I feel you! I'm 38+5 and I'm just getting so anxious. The fact that my baby could decide to come tonight or 2 weeks from now is driving me crazy!!! Also, I'm in college and started classes again last week. Needless to say, walking around campus is miserable and trying to sit thru a 2 hour class without peeing myself is trying! Ughhhh.
Its not just you!!!!!! I'm 39+2 and so there!!!! I second all you said !!!! I've got a 12, 9 and 2 yr old!!! Even though Hubby has been amazing my body is DONE in so many ways....
It wasn't until this weekend I became over it! I hate to brag but I had an amazing pregnancy but I'm soooo going crazy just waiting I feel like a ticking time bomb
38+2 and having pretty bad cramps (at least what I believe cramps feel like, since I admittedly never had cramps with my periods), but nothing that feels like what people keep saying contractions are...nothing that I can't talk through, nothing timeable, it more just comes and sticks around for several minutes. I'm pretty much over being pregnant at this point, but need her to stay put until my parents come back from FL tomorrow. I have an ultrasound and OB appt on Tuesday, and I'm kind of hoping to go into labor while there (the office is within the hospital)...especially since it's supposed to snow up to 8 inches this upcoming Saturday, and I REALLY don't want to go into labor then!
@CaraBoonie those are braxton hicks. Lucky you at not having menstraul cramps.
I had cramps like that yesterday and then they progressed to timeable contractions. But, they stopped when I took a bath. If they progress it can be prodromal labor which can turn into active labor.
@MamaHolland I know, I try not to bring it up too often, because people hate me, haha. My mom never did either, good uterus genetics I suppose.
@CaraBoonie my grandma is the same way, no cramps ever. So jealous!!!! LOL. She never had a cramp in her life but all of her daughters & me the granddaughter have/had horrible cramps. She would console us but she literally couldn't relate. She also never had a pimple & she says that she never had any menopause symptoms. Some people are blessed with great hormonal balance.
My water just broke. I'm convinced it's pee. I'm in a bit of shock right now! If my husband wasn't awake I would have just cleaned up and slept. On my way! To the hospital took a shower and listened to Beyoncé so I'm feeling good!
@anightintunisia So exciting!! I'm just laying here unable to sleep, wishing my water would break, too! Ha! Good Luck! Wishing you a safe and painless labor/delivery.
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I'm hopeful for a baby tonight. If not, I intend to lay around all weekend.
Just did some work on the exercise ball trying to help it out a bit but no dice. I guess I'll just take some of that (worthless) extra strength Tylenol and try to go to bed early.
Still lots of cramping but I was determined to keep moving and we managed to finish our last big pre-baby-stock-up shopping trip. After we got home and got everything stashed away, I had to pee and noticed a bit of blood and "yipped" again, lol. I'm trying so hard not to get my hopes up but the baby forecast is looking pretty good this weekend!!
I'm cramping now and can't sleep wondering how can I possibly do this any longer.
This is my 4th baby. I've been loosing my mucus plug since Wednesday but haven't had blood or water break... This is so hard to know when to go back?? I don't want to wait to long though also
EDIT: I'm getting behind its only 8 MORE days!!! This is crazy.
I'm 39+2 and so there!!!! I second all you said !!!! I've got a 12, 9 and 2 yr old!!! Even though Hubby has been amazing my body is DONE in so many ways....