Anybody NOT want to go early

csuram · January 2009

Now let me preface the following statement by saying I know I am only 35+ weeks. I realize things will change alot in the next month. However...

I really dont have any desire to have this baby before my due date. Thus far I am comfortable, not swelling, sleeping well etc...I am more mentally prepared for a mid to late February baby. Mostly it is because I really want to be able to stay home until after Memorial Day so if I go early I will have to go back to work early (only 12 weeks) plus I have to find family to fill in from the time I go back until husband gets off school for the summer (he is a teacher).

Does this sound insane?

Anybody with me?

Jessimurph · January 2009

LOL! You sound completely insane to me

cubsfan1 · January 2009

I would be happy to go anytime after 38 weeks. I don't want to go earlier than that, but I am just so excited to meet our little one that the anticipation is killing me!

Danielle McGrath · January 2009

Can't say I'm with you... Although I'm not uncomfortable at all yet, I just can't wait to meet this baby! I can't even begin to imagine how anxious I'm going to be when I reach 37 weeks!

aynjc · January 2009

I just entered the 3rd tri so I can't really say, but I know that you are the 1st person I have heard say that. At least you're comfortable!

TamraJean · January 2009

Me!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm 35 weeks also - however I am completely miserable. Swollen feet, can't sleep, lots of back pain, etc.... I'm also a full time nursing student though and going into labor before my c-section would TOTALLY mess me up with school. I have everything planned around my mid-terms. (No, that's not the reason I'm having a c-section!)

TimingisEverything · January 2009

I hope it does not change for you b/c boy did it for me. I had no need to go early, still don't. I am still pretty comfortable. But you hit a point at the end where you are just done. I don't know why or how but I am just so over this.

RovingLanypoo · January 2009

ME!

I went into labor before Christmas at 33w, and I'd mentally prepared for that. Well, at my last appt I was 1cm and fully effaced so NO progress since my hospitalization. Lil' buggar wanted to come early and is now stubborn to stay in, lol. Just fine with me, though.

Like you, I'm pretty comfortable - no swelling, sleeping okay. You're not insane. I want to go for a road trip this weekend, the only thing stopping me is that I don't want to give birth in an unfamiliar hospital where English may not be spoken so well.

DansLuckyGirl · January 2009

Not related to the topic, but I love your dogs!

MissLMS · January 2009

I'm no where near as far along as the rest of you, so I can't say how I'll feel in another 10 weeks.

But, I don't think I would mind it if I go full term. I just don't want the baby to go LATE.

Btw.. csuram.. your dogs are gorgeous. I've always wanted an English Springer Spaniel. We have a chocolate cocker spaniel who is spoiled to death.

sweetgirl82 · January 2009

I am at 38 weeks today and I have no desire to go early. I am still recovering from a severe cold a couple weeks ago, so I don't feel physically ready to deal with labor. Thankfully I have a Dr. that won't induce unless it is medically necessary or the baby is at least a week late. Hang in there. In the long run it is better for the baby to decide its entrance, not the parents.

jll1881 · January 2009

I am a college professor, and the two classes I'm teaching end on the 29th (which is 39 weeks for me). I just want to be able to finish teaching my classes. However, I'm getting really uncomfortable now and wouldn't be upset if I went before then. I'm sure the stress of not finishing my classes would be gone pretty quickly.

LilyB2521 · January 2009

I'm still pretty early yet, but as of now I really don't want to go early (I know I'll probably hit 36-37 weeks and completely change my mind).

Mainly my reasons though are because of the way I'm planning on taking my leave off from work, if she isn't born until April 1st or later (I'm due April 4th) it will make a big difference for me in how my time off works at work.

___Sunshine___ · January 2009

I don't want to go earlier than 39 weeks. I am starting to get a bit uncomfortable but I want the baby boy to be "done". Two more weeks in the scheme of things doesn't seem impossible. I am still working two jobs and doing normal stuff, its hard, yes, but being a mommy will be hard too!

KateVA · January 2009

I'm with you. I had no desire to go early w/ DS and have none this time, either. The longer he stays in there, the more time I have to enjoy being the mom of just one kid.

Mandy Ellsworth · January 2009

I will just be thrilled to make it to 38 weeks. That would be a blessing and I don't really need a day over that. But I realize my unique situation and I have a scheduled c/s.

LuckyBride02 · January 2009

I have no desire to go early ... I mean, it would be okay, but I'm just fine with him staying in there as long as he thinks he needs to.

mm&cc · January 2009

ME! My son was 2 weeks late, so I don't really expect to go early with this one anyway. I'm not terribly uncomfortable either.

The main reason for me is also work-related. I just have so much to do before I leave that I'm hoping baby doesn't come until 39 weeks at the earliest. My work is very important to me, so I want to make sure all loose ends are tied before I take off. I'm also only taking 6/8 weeks maternity leave, so if I don't give birth until my due date, my leave will stretch out to spring break. Returning at that time would be ideal for me so I can do any end of the school year assessments then (I'm an SLP).

mrs.m-ski · January 2009

Seeing as DD was 8 days early and 8 pounds, I can't imagine what she would have been had she been born on her due date! (Plus, you've seen me, you know how small my body is! Nobody expected me to have an 8lb baby!)

BUT, I can see where you are coming from. Hopefully you'll be able to enjoy that which so many women experience and go overdue

mm&cc · January 2009

KateVA:
I'm with you. I had no desire to go early w/ DS and have none this time, either. The longer he stays in there, the more time I have to enjoy being the mom of just one kid.

This too. I really want to enjoy the last few days my son is an only child.

ashg8r · January 2009

I've been mentally preparing myself to go to at least 41 weeks, even telling people my due date was later than it was, just b/c I didn't want to be so set on her being here by the end of january, since most 1st timers are late. So I definitely know what you're saying, especially with your work situation.

manic mama · January 2009

If baby boy was done cookin and I could have him tomorrow and have him be perfect, I would have him tomorrow.

I have noooooo patience!

krissyface · January 2009

An inside baby is easier than an outside baby. I'd rather wait and give myself some time to enjoy these last weeks with my husband.... and not changing diapers and feeding the kid 24/7.

jewelsonu · January 2009

Sorry I'm not with you. Anytime after Feb 1st is good for me. I'm prediciting he is coming 2/13. I really don't want to go late but the latest I will go is 2/22

superdeejayanna · January 2009

Me!

Yes, I am getting uncomfortable, my pelvis is very much in pain, but I also look forward to two weeks off between my last day of work (1/30) and my due date (2/14) and I would love to have at least part of that time to relax, lie on the couch with my dog (her last days as our only child and prepare for the baby.

I expect to go 40 weeks plus, so I have decided not to complain too much until I pass my due date.

NicoleWI · January 2009

I'm with you!!! DH and I are both super busy with work until early Dec, and then we have a TON of family Christmas events. We really needed the time to get ready and are lucky the baby didn't show up early. We're finally in good shape and I feel MUCH better about the baby coming.

Today is my last day of work and I'm working from home. I have a couple more big things to wrap up so that they aren't hanging over my head during my leave. I'm so glad I didn't go into labor last night b/c now I can really close this out.

Over the last couple of weeks DH and I have gotten tons of projects taken care of, bought and organized piles of baby stuff, assembled baby stuff, and even had some time to go out to eat. I got a pedicure this week, too. It's just been great to have this time to prepare. After I finish work today, we can maybe go to a movie tonight...and then if baby still doesn't come tonight, maybe we'll get a day or two to just relax and slowly work on the last details.

It's definitely gotten a lot harder being PG but I'm not like the majority of the people who are past ready to have the baby.

duncyo · January 2009

Me! I am starting to get uncomfortable and have issues with lots of aspects of life. Plus, I'm so doggone tired that I can't imagine having a baby at this moment. But, after having premature labor last week, I'm very willing to let this one cook longer. I know the longer it stays in there, the healthier it will be and the less chance for problems. So, I'm hoping and wishing it stays until much closer to my due date in late Feb!

schmapril · January 2009

I will sound insane with you! I do not want to go early for 2 reasons.

1. I have the maternity leave timing to deal with. If I go early at all, I have to come back to school and teach for like 2 day or take unpaid days.

2. My MIL's bday is the day before our due date and there is no way that our kid will ever be able to celebrate his/her birthday without her trying to be the star.

I'm all about extending my due date by like 4 days...call me insane, but I think I have good reasons!

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