Due today :)

[mamathomas]

Due date is finally here - and nothing is happening, of course. First time mama and I stopped working a week ago. I'm sure it's normal, but I can't help but think about what will happen if things don't get started on their own eventually. I know my dates are right and I am exactly 40 weeks today. And I know that going to 42 weeks is perfectly normal. I have a very laid back MW who just keeps telling me to go with the flow - which I am doing, really! Just looking for a little encouragement because I'm sure I'm not the only one to feel this way at this stage of the game. We're just so ready to meet her

[laurilj]

Happy due date! You seem really positive, which is great! You'll have that baby in your arms really soon.

[ShineliketheSon]

IT's so normal to feel ready...I didn't make it to 40 weeks and am hoping not to this time as when you go early once it's so hard not to the rest! I'm glad you have a laid back MW...enjoy your days off work doing the things you enjoy! Alot can happen in a few hours...so things could change on a dime, you still have time... though I know how hard it is to wait!!

[BethSLP]

Something like 70% of first time mamas go overdue. So your relaxed attitude a good one. My OB were talking about this yesterday. EVERYONE thinks they are gonna go early, and most don't and its crazy making.

I went overdue with my first. People started ringing me off the hook when it was my due date. Then they kept telling me "don't think about it." Umm, that would be easier if my phone wasn't blowing up

I recommend turning off your phone at times and letting everyone know that you will let them know when something is happening but you are trying to relax and enjoy our last days with babe on the inside.

It certainly doesn't help that the mainstream ladies are all getting induced 2 weeks early.... argh.

Best wishes!

XOXO
B

[mamathomas]

Originally Posted by BethSLP

It certainly doesn't help that the mainstream ladies are all getting induced 2 weeks early.... argh.

No kidding! I've been trying to keep busy and running errands, etc. People ask me when I'm due and as soon as I tell them, their next question is when am I going to be induced!

[BennyPai]

With my first baby, my phone rang off the hook until I finally recorded a new out-going message including the date and that we are still waiting for baby - I let it screen my calls during those last two weeks.

People have been asking me about my due date since JANUARY!!! I must be enormous. Several weeks ago, a woman exclaimed, "Good GAWD! When are you due?!" with her eyes bugging out when I was checking out at the grocery store. And I'm not due until 4/19. I was annoyed enough to inform her that I had at least 2 more months ...

[dex_millie]

Originally Posted by mamathomas

Due date is finally here - and nothing is happening, of course. First time mama and I stopped working a week ago. I'm sure it's normal, but I can't help but think about what will happen if things don't get started on their own eventually. I know my dates are right and I am exactly 40 weeks today. And I know that going to 42 weeks is perfectly normal. I have a very laid back MW who just keeps telling me to go with the flow - which I am doing, really! Just looking for a little encouragement because I'm sure I'm not the only one to feel this way at this stage of the game. We're just so ready to meet her

Yes it is normal. That is good you have a relax MW. My first went 9 days over his 'estimated due date' and I was born at around 42 weeks(I was the first child). Find a little hobby to do, that will take up your time. W/ DD I got into sewing wool covers at the last minute.

Don't answer those calls. W/ DS, MIL was calling a few days before and then like a few days after wondering how long they are going to let me go. So this time I gave them a 'my 42 week due date'. I was due april 1st but told them mid-April around the 12th - 14th.

[wobblykate]

My edd was yesterday...I'm anxious, but I fully expected to go over...I just didn't want to . I don't have a lot to complain about, though, because I'm not so uncomfortable. I think DH is worse than anyone else...mostly because he wants baby and partly because he gets a month off work when she comes . I'm hoping to go by 41 weeks. I find out today how far over I can go before they make me deliver in hospital instead of bc.

[Lindsay1234]

My mw says most of her first time moms go "overdue". But babies will come when they come so enjoy these last days of rest, you deserve them!!

[Bexo]

My first was born at 41 weeks + 2 days. Hang in there, Mama. I know it's tough, but you'll be meeting your little one any day now! And as you already know, it's so much better to let them come when they're ready. When I went past my due date with baby #1 I just tried to stay positive by being grateful that I didn't have a baby who was born prematurely or who was in the NICU.

[Murph12334]

big mama! Regardless it won;t be long now

[JenMidwife]

Originally Posted by mamathomas

Due date is finally here - and nothing is happening, of course. First time mama and I stopped working a week ago. I'm sure it's normal, but I can't help but think about what will happen if things don't get started on their own eventually. I know my dates are right and I am exactly 40 weeks today. And I know that going to 42 weeks is perfectly normal. I have a very laid back MW who just keeps telling me to go with the flow - which I am doing, really! Just looking for a little encouragement because I'm sure I'm not the only one to feel this way at this stage of the game. We're just so ready to meet her

Oh, it sounds like you are a wise woman w/ a wise midwife I went to 41+3 w/ #1. It is very hard, not knowing how long it's going to be until you meet your baby. But hang in there! You are doing the best thing, by trusting your body & your baby to choose the baby's birthday.

Now that you've stopped working, try to stay busy, or the days will really drag. If you're a social gal, get lunch dates or whatever on your calendar right up through 42 weeks (or however long). People will be happen when you have to cancel!

More {{{HUGS}}}. Hang in there!

[mrsbass]

Today's my due date, too! I just got back from the grocery store - feeling great for the most part! I feel better than I did a week ago and starting to wonder??? Will this ever happen?

I know it will, but I'm not wanting to go another two weeks crammed into my remaining maternity things and trying to keep everything "ready" for the day. That's exhausting in and of itself! We've been without a washing machine since Thursday and the new one is getting delivered tomorrow so I feel better about that.

I want to go on my own, and OB is talking about membrane sweep at 41 weeks which is exactly how my c/sec started last time. And I know I'll be too tired and give in to it if 41 weeks comes. PLEASE let it be tonight! (Though there are absolutely NO signs of anything yet :...).

Hang in there with me, mama!

[Pregnant_Midwife]

I'm due today too!

MrsBass... if we don't have our babies tonight... we might just have to meet up at Vista Ridge or somewhere and go walking together. I know you mentioned on another thread that you're seeing Dr. C up in Denton. I'm in North Dallas, myself. I'm pulling for your VBAC! Dr. C's one of the very best OBs in the whole metroplex for VBACs. I really respect him. He's one of two OBs I'd consider for myself if ever needed. I recently attended a lecture by him on VBACs, and I just wish there were more out there like him.

As for me, I just got back from spending too much money on fancy cheeses from Whole Foods for my homebirth.

I know I've had clients who've gone 19 days past their due dates... but I don't want to be one of those women. Last time, at this point, I had a 4 day old newborn already. I was really hoping as a 3rd timer that I'd go before my due date again. Alas.... I get to enjoy the lessons of what prodromal labor is. Since, I only knew about it from textbooks and my clients experiences up until now. Ever a midwife, always learning.

Happy due dates to us, and may we all have easy, beautiful births very, very soon!

[mrsbass]

Pregnant_Midwife: What lecture by Dr. C did you go to? Was it the ICAN meeting in March? If so, I was there!!! That would be so cool! We should meet at the mall - Vista Ridge mall is just 25 minutes from me. PM me if you want to talk about it (I don't know how to pm, just have read where others say to do that...)! How will I know I've been PMed, BTW? LOL

[Pregnant_Midwife]

MrsBass - No, I missed the ICAN meeting, unfortunately, due to some sick kiddos that day... but Dr. C. had given a lecture workshop a few weeks prior to that for all the area midwives.

I'm PM'ing you my contact info. On the upper right corner, under where it says "Welcome" click on the Private Messages link.

[secondimpression]

Originally Posted by dex_millie

So this time I gave them a 'my 42 week due date'. I was due april 1st but told them mid-April around the 12th - 14th.

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Mine was the 7th but I kept saying "tax day (15th)" or "ANYtime in April", I'm sure a few people just assumed I couldn't count when I announced he came only 9 days before his EDD

To the OP, congratulations on making it to your EDD, you're cooking that little girl just right :

[fruitful womb]

Originally Posted by BennyPai

With my first baby, my phone rang off the hook until I finally recorded a new out-going message including the date and that we are still waiting for baby - I let it screen my calls during those last two weeks.

People have been asking me about my due date since JANUARY!!! I must be enormous. Several weeks ago, a woman exclaimed, "Good GAWD! When are you due?!" with her eyes bugging out when I was checking out at the grocery store. And I'm not due until 4/19. I was annoyed enough to inform her that I had at least 2 more months ...

Just saw your belly pics. You are so beautiful mama. You really are.

[wobblykate]

I tried to squirrel out of telling people the official due date, by saying..."oh first part of april" they'd say when and then I'd say something like "oh the first week or so" and they'd be like "what day?" ugh. Can't take a hint, I guess! Then I caught my mom telling someone on facebook that I was due END of MARCH and I was like, uh-uh...don't even go there because people are already going to be knocking the door down!

[mamathomas]

Thanks for all the kind words mamas! Hopefully we will all have our little ones in our arms soon. Best wishes to each of you :