March 2016 Moms
kirstinallison
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39w4d and not a contraction in sight!
kirstinallison
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FTM, due March 29th, 2016 to a big baby boy. Last anatomy scan at 37 weeks baby boy was 7lbs 6 oz, 95% overall for weight and 74% for height.
I'm 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant, at 29 weeks I had gone into L&D because I was having strong, regular contractions. They gave me 2 shots to stop the labor and it worked. Now, since 36 weeks, I haven't had any contractions, or any real labor pains at all. I want my son to be born by his due date, but that's just wishful thinking. Has this happened to anyone else? I tried everything to try to induce labor naturally, by walking, excersizing, bouncing on my birth ball, spicy foods, sex every few days, and castor oil at 37 weeks and 4 days, but it didn't do anything so I gave up on that one. Last appointment I had I was 1.5cm dilated and 85% effaced, doctor was surprised since this is my first baby, and the appointment I had a week before that I was only 1cm dilated and 35% effaced. I lost my mucus plug 3 days ago, and for the past few days I've been waking up with sharp abdominal pains, but they instantly go away the moment I get out of bed. Anyone think I might have this baby before the end of March? Anyone have any sound advice to ease my nerves of labor NOT happening yet? I just want my son here already. It's driving me crazy.
Re: 39w4d and not a contraction in sight!
I had no dilation or effacement at my 39 week appt (baby born 4 days later). I did not feel a single contraction till my water broke spontaneously the night before the induction. I had 4 contractions during the 15 minute ride to the hospital and was dilated to a 4 at arrival. This is my second baby!
Good Luck!