I was having contractions (just tightening, not really painful) every 2-5 minutes for around an hour and a half last night. I called the doctor just because of the frequency, but they told me that if it's not painful it's probably just BH or early labor. I was able to ignore them enough to go to sleep and they stopped. Womp womp.
The worst part of waiting is that I feel like a crazy person. I second guess every twinge I feel. Obviously, something has to give at some point, but the uncertainty is driving me a little nuts. Crossing my fingers for a clear cut sign at some point.
@BettyRu as a recent deliverer of a 9.5lb baby, I say you can do this! Good luck, stay confident and I'll be looking forward to seeing your announcement!
My due date was the 8th and I'm still pregnant:( been dialiated to 2cm for the last 3 weeks and haven't had a single contraction and no bh the whole time. Doc said he would induce with picto on Friday if she wasn't born before then given that she's still pushed up in my ribs I don't think she will ever come out on her own! *edited because my phone is dumb*
Yes! He was born by c section (not planned) but all is well. Even with c section, this time was so much better than last. I had great doctors/nurses and now he's snoozing on me. Crazy ride!!!
I'm in this club and I am 40+1 FTM so I guess the typical timing for us FTM is 41+3.... Frustrated for sure but I know baby will come out when she is ready. I've tried all suggested natural methods of induction and nothing has worked haha. My doctor says we will book an induction when I go for my weekly visit on Tuesday. Hoping she comes before then but thinking it is unlikely. Glad im not the only mom in this boat and we can all share in our anxiety to meet our little ones sooner than later!
Joining this club 2.5 hours early. Having a hard time since DS1 came early. Every time I think of being pregnant for much longer I want to cry! I'm trying to remind myself to be thankful I'm healthy and baby will come when it's the right time!
I booked a hair appt for Tuesday now thinking she is likely staying put. Hoping by Murphys Law she will show now haha. Although I'd like to get my hair done first haha
the Hypnobirthing book im reading suggests an enema as a natural way to induce labor. Has anyone ever tried that? Im going to be 40 weeks on Saturday and I am preparing myself to go over since I did with my daughter. Just wondering what people have tried or not tried as far as helping things move along naturally.
Had my third sweep tonight at the hospital... Must have been in false labour. Hoping this works!!!! Had sex as soon as I got home too. No contractions now so that's a bit deflating
@cpocks Ugh third sweep? I just had my first yesterday and so far all it's done is make me crampy and sore and create sporadic contractions. Especially love the ones spread through the middle of the night.
I hope you have more luck after this one! Good job havin the sex. I couldn't fathom it while feeling so crampy but hopefully tonight...
I booked a hair appt for Tuesday now thinking she is likely staying put. Hoping by Murphys Law she will show now haha. Although I'd like to get my hair done first haha
I booked a prenatal massage for tomorrow. I made the appointment a week ago praying having it on the books would make baby make me miss my appointment. Lol looks like jokes on me. At least I get to enjoy my massage. I'll be asking her to hit every reflex point in hopes of triggering labor
I got flowers delivered yesterday congratulating us on the arrival of our baby boy. Super sweet, but also a reminder that he's not actually here yet... Lol. They thought, "Surely she has to have had him by this date..." Nope. Still pregnant.
The whole Murphys Law doesn't work with appointments haha. Maybe it will work for someone but sure didn't. Yeah sweeps are so uncomfortable and I didn't really want a 3rd but I figured if they increased and put me into labour yay! I'm so done haha anyone else feel that? I'm walking 5k right now and praying for this to work. Still tons of pressure and contractions but not active labour dammit haha. Wishing everyone the best in here becaus if you're frustrated like me then I get it haha
Do BH even do anything? They are my only sign of something happening in my body, but they aren't painful at all.
Also really tempted to start my leave Monday even if baby isn't here. I'm doing fine physically and mentally as long as I am not at work. The constant stream of people in my cube and phone calls all day long asking if I am still here are really tiring. They are not helping me be in a good mental place because people are looking at me like I am a sad dying puppy.
What is everyone doing to pass the days? I'm surprisingly more content than I was last week, but also starting to get annoyed at people asking me every single day if anything is happening.
Personally I've been in survival mode... Cooking the least amount possible and drinking lots and lots of coffee!
What is everyone doing to pass the days? I'm surprisingly more content than I was last week, but also starting to get annoyed at people asking me every single day if anything is happening.
Personally I've been in survival mode... Cooking the least amount possible and drinking lots and lots of coffee!
I feel like I'm just surviving day to day at this point. Cleaning the house, watching lots of tv, and playing games on my phone. I don't really feel comfortable going out anywhere alone right now, with the exception of the doctor's office.
What is everyone doing to pass the days? I'm surprisingly more content than I was last week, but also starting to get annoyed at people asking me every single day if anything is happening.
Personally I've been in survival mode... Cooking the least amount possible and drinking lots and lots of coffee!
I'm doing the same. It doesn't help that it's been super hot out and even not pregnant, I wouldn't venture out in this humidity for long. I had a pool day with my cousin on Wednesday and nay have done the same today but I'm irrationally afraid of my water breaking in my parents' pool. I had a lunch date with another friend yesterday.
I'm bored to tears with the waiting. All my cleaning and nesting is done so I really feel like I'm just wasting my summer at this point. I wish I felt comfortable enough to go to the beach or something!
@Nikko Blue I'm impressed that you're cleaning I'm doing the minimum possible-dishes and laundry every 2-3 days.
@sboston06 I've thought the same thing about my water breaking in the pool! DH doesn't even want me going on walks because of the heat (in case I pass out or something) so I basically feel stuck at home. All I want is to lay in a pool all day long!
Officially joining this club 40+1...not my favorite club to be apart of but had a feeling I'd be here. Not easy to be so pregnant with two little ones during Summer time, but gotta do what you gotta do. Trying to find ways to keep my kids entertained but after about an hour or so of being out and about I'm completely exhausted. Praying everyday is the day. Good luck ladies!
How's everyone holding up? How far along are you now? Any signs of progress?
I'm 41 weeks tomorrow. I'll have my first cervix check so I won't be able to compare against other weeks to see what my body's doing. This morning I asked my husband if I was actually pregnant or if I had just been getting really fat the past nine months because I felt like my mind was going a little crazy!
Honestly never thought I'd be here. My son was a few days early, and I know my dates exactly. I thought for sure I wouldn't go much past 39 weeks. That being said, I'm not handling it well. I'm so impressed by some of the mamas on here that were overdue for 1 plus weeks....
@AB34 - CONGRATS! You give me hope as another overdue mama!
@HoneyBear40 - I am not working but I wish I was. My last day was the 8th and my boss said "Oh I"ll just give you vacation time until you deliver and then it will be FMLA". Sounded good at the time...have now used up over a week of vacation time and will essentially be taking my entire maternity leave unpaid.
@sboston06 It's that whole planning thing again! I don't mind being at work, I've gotten to the point at my desk where I'm really just coasting through each day and doing little things to keep ahead of the game while I am on leave. The part I mind are the daily comments and questions and sadly they started 2 weeks ago...most people seem so shocked that I'm still working so I didn't know if I was a weird on in this situation and not going on leave early.
@HoneyBear40 - I don't think it's weird to work til the end at all. The reason I had to go out is because my job is a nurse in a hospital and I felt like it was getting to be too much for me physically towards the end. We had a lot of violent, confused, morbidly obese or infectious patients, all of which couldn't be assigned to me. Plus, once I'm scheduled they rely on me to be there, and I didn't want to have to call in for the last two weeks of scheduled time had I delivered on my EDD. It all depends on the job though...
Re: Overdue club
I was having contractions (just tightening, not really painful) every 2-5 minutes for around an hour and a half last night. I called the doctor just because of the frequency, but they told me that if it's not painful it's probably just BH or early labor. I was able to ignore them enough to go to sleep and they stopped. Womp womp.
The worst part of waiting is that I feel like a crazy person. I second guess every twinge I feel. Obviously, something has to give at some point, but the uncertainty is driving me a little nuts. Crossing my fingers for a clear cut sign at some point.
*edited because my phone is dumb*
My doctor says we will book an induction when I go for my weekly visit on Tuesday. Hoping she comes before then but thinking it is unlikely.
Glad im not the only mom in this boat and we can all share in our anxiety to meet our little ones sooner than later!
I hope you have more luck after this one! Good job havin the sex. I couldn't fathom it while feeling so crampy but hopefully tonight...
Wishing everyone the best in here becaus if you're frustrated like me then I get it haha
Also really tempted to start my leave Monday even if baby isn't here. I'm doing fine physically and mentally as long as I am not at work. The constant stream of people in my cube and phone calls all day long asking if I am still here are really tiring. They are not helping me be in a good mental place because people are looking at me like I am a sad dying puppy.
Personally I've been in survival mode... Cooking the least amount possible and drinking lots and lots of coffee!
I'm bored to tears with the waiting. All my cleaning and nesting is done so I really feel like I'm just wasting my summer at this point. I wish I felt comfortable enough to go to the beach or something!
@sboston06 I've thought the same thing about my water breaking in the pool! DH doesn't even want me going on walks because of the heat (in case I pass out or something) so I basically feel stuck at home. All I want is to lay in a pool all day long!
I'm 41 weeks tomorrow. I'll have my first cervix check so I won't be able to compare against other weeks to see what my body's doing. This morning I asked my husband if I was actually pregnant or if I had just been getting really fat the past nine months because I felt like my mind was going a little crazy!
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DS: February 2014
@HoneyBear40 - I am not working but I wish I was. My last day was the 8th and my boss said "Oh I"ll just give you vacation time until you deliver and then it will be FMLA". Sounded good at the time...have now used up over a week of vacation time and will essentially be taking my entire maternity leave unpaid.