Who's still hanging out

[amj'smommy]

.... pun intended, lol I can't seem to keep up with who's had their baby and who's still waiting. I'll be 40 weeks tomorrow and have an OB appt in the morning but as of last week nothing was going on so we'll see

[filiadeluna]

Me. I will be 42 weeks on Saturday. : I have had contractions about every two or three nights for a short time over the last two weeks, but nothing continuous. I haven't had contractions for two days now, and I'm getting really fearful that I will end up being induced. I haven't lost a mucous plug, had any bloody show, broken water, or anything of the sort.

I think I'm going to ask for a membrane sweep today, and even if it doesn't do anything, at least I know I tried one more thing (other than all the "natural" methods I've already done) before having to go to cervidil, and then on to the dreaded pitocin.

I am POSITIVE about when my LMP & ovulation dates were... so why is she taking so long???

[amj'smommy]

Originally Posted by filiadeluna

Me. I will be 42 weeks on Saturday. : I have had contractions about every two or three nights for a short time over the last two weeks, but nothing continuous. I haven't had contractions for two days now, and I'm getting really fearful that I will end up being induced. I haven't lost a mucous plug, had any bloody show, broken water, or anything of the sort.

I think I'm going to ask for a membrane sweep today, and even if it doesn't do anything, at least I know I tried one more thing (other than all the "natural" methods I've already done) before having to go to cervidil, and then on to the dreaded pitocin.

I am POSITIVE about when my LMP & ovulation dates were... so why is she taking so long???

my first was 2 weeks overdue.... absolutely nothing was going on.... minor braxtons maybe but nothing else. I was induced with her... they did cervadil overnight then started me on pitocin around noon time the next day and she was born the following morning around 5:30 am. It's been 10 yrs so I really can't remember her labor but I don't remember it being horrible (I did opt for an epi though) and only pushed 45 minutes. It didn't result in a c-section though.... I think because I was overdue and she was ready but my body just needed to be "jump started". My middle 2 boys were also over due (by 4 then 2 days respectively) but I did go into labor on my own, though my OB did strip my membranes the day before I had my 2nd son (third baby). I again was induced with #4.... he was 11 days late... no cervadil this that time just pitocin that they started around 11am and he was born 5:30pm. Also no c-section. Try no to worry.... I know easier said than done,huh. I hope the sweep does something for you today

[filiadeluna]

Glad to hear that induction wasn't so horrible for you & that it didn't end up in a c-sec. I will still be pretty upset if I have to be induced (especially since I don't think I will be able to labor in the tub if I am induced ???), but the only upside is that I will finally get to see my baby.

[MadisMilkMaid]

I am still here! I have been 4-5 cm dialated for almost 2 weeks and have lost a lot of mucous plug, but no baby <sigh>. I will be induced Tuesday if I don't go before then : I thought for sure I would be holding baby by now! Dr says that she will try just breaking my water and she thinks that will put me into labor since I am so far dialated, but if not then we have to do the pitocin.

[nuwavemomma]

I'll be 40w Sat. I haven't been officially checked, but in checking myself not much is going on - posterior cervix, a little effaced, fingertip. I think I have a ways to go still. DP and I both think there might be something about the 24th though... and I wouldn't mind avoiding a Pisces girl!

[SaraC]

I am still here! Was due the 17th but fully expect to still be pregnant through the weekend. I am hoping I have my baby sooner rather than later but I have been "late" 3 other times so it was expected

[JMJ]

Still hanging here too with nothing but irregular contractions, but then again, my due date still isn't for a few more days, so I can't complain too much.

[orque]

I'm also due on Saturday with no signs of baby yet. I had an awesome acupuncture appt last Saturday where they used electo-stim and that gave me some good contractions for the duration of the appt. I have another appt this Saturday so fingers crossed it will push me over the edge . I'm also doing nipple stimulation and going for really long walks. I've been off work nearly two weeks and it's just starting to feel strange. Hang in there ladies :.

[hunterofkyle]

Also still here - I'm 40+2 today. I really didn't expect to go too far over - but it just shows what I know. I am having what seems to be endless early labor. I'm really hoping it crosses the threshold into real labor soon!

[Altair]

Still here. 41 weeks 3 days. Endless early labor, like the PP said.

[happydoulamama]

Me. I'm 39+2 today. Nothing happening.

[liliaceae]

I'm due on Sunday. Had bloody show on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, and I've had a lot of pressure in my lower back and pelvis. For some reason my contractions have died down a lot the past few days though, so I don't know what that's about. I definitely didn't expect to be pregnant this long!

filiadeluna I think stripping your membranes is a great idea, it can't really hurt at this point. Have you looked into trying castor oil before agreeing to a medical induction? I haven't researched it myself so I don't know the risks, but it's supposed to be pretty effective.

[jldumm]

:
40 weeks today and totaly hanging out of all my shirts
got quite a few comments today at the library and last night att he chinese rest

[UhOhWhatNow]

Due any day and sick of this- so scared of birth that I can hardly think. I want it in my past. Tired of living with the dread and cloud of my head of knowing something so awful lies ahead of me.

It's the scariest, hardest, most depressing thing I've ever lived through, knowing I have to give birth. I'm terribly afraid of pain and even more so of needles and being touched. SO this whole thing sucks to me.

Luckily I've had an easy pregnancy and have a great midwife and don't have to get any needles.

Hope he comes soon!!! Want it over!!! Nothing yet.

[3for_me]

I am 6 days late and still hanging in there. I have tons on toning contractions all the time but that is it. Maybe a little more dicharge but no big globs of mucus or anything. I just want to meet my baby!!!

[lanielayne]

49 weeks here and waiting. You would think with all the preterm worries I had that she would be here by now but no! I had a feeling last night she will be here by Sunday for some reason and voiced it to my dh but now I feel kind of ridiculous. I am not even "due" for another week! I don't do induction anymore so she will be here when she is good and ready.

[filiadeluna]

Originally Posted by liliaceae

I'm due on Sunday. Had bloody show on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, and I've had a lot of pressure in my lower back and pelvis. For some reason my contractions have died down a lot the past few days though, so I don't know what that's about. I definitely didn't expect to be pregnant this long!

filiadeluna I think stripping your membranes is a great idea, it can't really hurt at this point. Have you looked into trying castor oil before agreeing to a medical induction? I haven't researched it myself so I don't know the risks, but it's supposed to be pretty effective.

Had it done this morning! We'll see how it goes! As for castor oil, I may be tempted to go out and grab some tonight or tomorrow if nothing has happened by then. As much as the thought of it is like... blech!

[JillyD]

today is my due date....some contractions but nothing regular or significant. I think this baby might chill for a few more days....but hopefully not weeks! I'm still feeling really patient and not in a hurry for baby...but am also super excited to meet this little person!

[GoddessJ]

I'm still here. My due date is tomorrow. I actually feel really great for the most part, blissful and actually really enjoying pregnancy right now.

I thought for sure that the baby would be early as all the women in my family have given birth early, but I am glad now that I didn't. Things seems much more calm around here and more organized.

I have started some EPO and today I took a really brisk walk, bounced on the ball a bit. The baby is ROA and I am trying to get himmer to rotate back around to LOA, which has been where it has lived most of my pregnancy.

I can't wait for the birthing day! I have looked forward to it for so long, but I don't want to really induce anything as I want the baby to come when the baby wants to come.

I find myself leaning more and more towards and unassisted birth. I guess I could just not call the midwives, but my DP isn't so up for that plan. I already have my birth support team arriving from out of town. (I have a filmaker here, my doula, my best friend, my two partners and the midwife and her assistant- that makes seven people total) I might just have to find a place outside to escape to! Really though everyone is chill and knows pretty much to leave me alone. It will be a really awesome celebration of new life into the world!:

So overall I just hope I don't go too late...but I am in bliss right now.