Stray thoughts about impending delivery

[2boyzmama]

Every time I eat something, I think "I might have to throw this up later" because I'm a puker in labor.

What are the weird thoughts going through your minds as you wait for labor? I wonder about how it will go, how long it will last, how I'll handle it, where baby will be delivered (home or birth center, water or dry land?), how big baby is, etc. Those thoughts I expect, but the odd thoughts like "how will this be coming back up again if I go into labor?" are catching me off guard and providing a little comic relief

[deymm]

Originally Posted by 2boyzmama

Every time I eat something, I think "I might have to throw this up later" because I'm a puker in labor.

What are the weird thoughts going through your minds as you wait for labor? I wonder about how it will go, how long it will last, how I'll handle it, where baby will be delivered (home or birth center, water or dry land?), how big baby is, etc. Those thoughts I expect, but the odd thoughts like "how will this be coming back up again if I go into labor?" are catching me off guard and providing a little comic relief

yeah, I've been having that same thought. I didn't puke while in labor with DS, but there's a first time for everything!

[MichelleAnnette]

I threw up once with my first and I have been thinking the same thing every time I eat! I'm 39+5 and my first was born at 39+6.

[onelittleone]

I have been having that same thought too!

[acemama]

Originally Posted by 2boyzmama

Every time I eat something, I think "I might have to throw this up later" because I'm a puker in labor.

I think the same thing too. Yes, I too am a puker! I have a ton of thoughts going through my head this time. Also tomorrow will mark my longest pregnancy yet. So....when will labor start?

[jenmn]

Yep, same thought here. I must have thrown up almost a dozen times with my older DD's birth, once even during pushing! I'm trying to be optimistic that it won't happen again since this pregnancy is so different already, but I can't help but think about what things will taste like coming back up. Yuck!

[2boyzmama]

Originally Posted by acemama

I think the same thing too. Yes, I too am a puker! I have a ton of thoughts going through my head this time. Also tomorrow will mark my longest pregnancy yet. So....when will labor start?

I think you and I need to get together...maybe we can feed off each other's hormones and kick start both our labors!

Let's see...I am 38+2, so I have 3 more days till it's my longest pregnancy. I actually feel okay most of the time, I remember feeling a lot worse at the end of Connor's pregnancy (can you believe it's possible for me to complain MORE?! )

Today we were out and about all day, just trying to distract me and keep the boys busy at the same time. When I'm up and moving, I have a lot of contractions, a lot of pressure, and I keep having to poop . Every time I went to the bathroom, my husband would say "no toilet babies!" to which I said "if only it were that easy!"

[grumpybear]

Mine would be that I probably should really start tapering down on the eating because I don't want to be pooping a ton during the pushing. LOL

[Lula's Mom]

I hadn't been thinking about throwing up my dinner, but now I will be! Thanks!! I threw up with both my labors too. Last time, I threw up this alfredo pasta with bacon & mushrooms that DH had made me. It was nasty coming back, and I haven't ever been able to eat it again since then!

Originally Posted by 2boyzmama

Every time I went to the bathroom, my husband would say "no toilet babies!" to which I said "if only it were that easy!"

Haha, that almost happened to me! With ds, I was laboring in the bathtub for a few hours, and then I felt the need to poop. I got on the toilet, tried to go, and suddenly the child was crowning! Just like that. I'd had absolutely no clue he was about to come out! Duh. DH asked me if I would stand up- because I swear, I was so shocked that I couldn't think of that myself!- and our son slid out into his hands.

[mkksmom]

I have thought of that, even though I didn't throw up with my daughter. I have just been wondering if I will cry with this one, if I'll be healthy. I am also thinking about the part when they are first born and all blue. I always get nervous at that part and wonder how I will feel about this baby. I have been keeping my house really clean just in case my parents need to come at any point.

[skydancer]

Oh, where to begin on the random, obsessive labor thoughts!

In addition to the throwing up thing, I also find myself thinking about:

-Making sure kid lunches are made way in advance for the next day of school

-Ditto with clothes or pjs picked out for all children

-Making sure washing/drying laundry is done and put away

-Obsessively making sure dishwasher is empty

-Picking up toys constantly (or nagging kids to do this)

-Vacuuming every night

-Making sure diapers and wipes are clean and well stocked

-Staples (milk, juice, etc.) in fridge at all times

I feel like I am one big ball of stress waiting, waiting, waiting. I get really uptight having other people in my house and it makes me feel better knowing that things are in order and clean. I also don't want to make things more difficult for anybody (kids, grandparents, dh) while I am at the hospital. I do feel like I am living some kind of ocd life, though.

[kismetbaby]

Cleaning stuff for me too, like "do I want to leave all these dishes in the sink?". . .I should be so lucky as a first-timer to have a labor fast enough that I don't get time to tidy up the dishes! LOL! In fact, I'm kinda hoping/expecting to have time to cook a meal, clean-up, etc. . .but I still think of those things now.

And when I shower I think "should I shave my legs? what if its the last time before labor I can?" I know, I know, who cares if my legs are shaven for labor, but somehow this one just pops into my head.

And I realized yesterday that although I am now 38 weeks and only have two weeks till my EDD, that also means that I could be pregnant for a whole month still. . .oh, please god, NOOOOOO!

[it's just apples]

I'm now 3 days "overdue" and those thoughts are absolutely plaguing me! I see why some people choose induction for the reason of being ready. Being a planner is the pits because this is out of my control! :

[HydeParkB]

Skydancer, I'm with you. I am obsessively trying to keep the laundry done, the dishwasher running, food stocked. But not leaving TOO many leftovers in the fridge since I plan to be in the hospital for two days. (As soon as I get off MDC, it's to the basement for another load of laundry.)

[darcytrue]

I keep hoping I go in to labor before my scheduled c-sect next week so I can eat before going. I will be in a terrible mood if I have to do the planned surgery because they don't allow any food after midnight the night before. So that's the big one on my mind. And I know they can do a c-sect after I eat because I had just eaten right before my emergency c/s with DS.

I also want to be clean when I go to the hospital. I take a shower each morning and sometimes I will take a hot bath before bed to relax me and for some 'me' time these days.

I've also gone through my suitcase about ten times in the last couple of weeks arranging things and making sure I have what I think I'll need. I know I'll have time to get it ready last minute but I'm weird about that kinda stuff.

Cleaning house is a biggie too. I keep on top of the laundry, dishes and floors. I don't want to come home to a dirty house because it may be a while before I can clean thoroughly.

[hipmummy]

I have had many of the PP's thoughts and as you can see by my crazy post two days ago, I act on some of them!!!

http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1136368

And that my friends is only the begining of the madness wait until next week!!!!!!!!!!!

[turtlemamameg]

I share all those same thoughts about impending labor that pp's have mentioned. My weird one is that every time I feel the urge to poop, I wonder if this one will be the diarrhea that comes before labor. So far, nada.

Originally Posted by kismetbaby

And I realized yesterday that although I am now 38 weeks and only have two weeks till my EDD, that also means that I could be pregnant for a whole month still. . .oh, please god, NOOOOOO!

Yes, this though came to me yesterday. I am thoroughly with you on this one. My pg has been so uncomfortable and weird anyway, but with all these end of the race changes, I am even more uncomfortable. I think I will cry every day if I go overdue. I want my body back...I want to hold this baby on the outside!

And I am so curious what sex this baby is. If another person asks me if I have any premonitions...aaaaaaaagh.

[schoolmom07]

I am worried about eating too much and getting no meds as I want them! And...I am worried about eating too little and starving to death as I wait on this little one to show up...Food. Glorious Food!

And gas has to be in the car...house has to be clean...I didn't sweep tonight and just noticed I should have....vacuuming every two days....just rewashed covers for diaper station and bassinet....shaving....bathing twice or more times a day...hair done (well...sort of...)

[tofutti]

wait - schoolmom - shaving!? i cant see or reach anything!

here is what i am obsessing on:

1. finishing this fountain i am building in our garden. mud, mosquitos, mess. but its been so hot this summer its been sitting half done and torturing me! so today, finally cooler here in texas, well, i made a huge dent in it. i NEED to have it done before baby is here tomorrow - home depot for rocks!

2. perfecting my itunes "birth" playlist. i hope i can keep it together enough to really get into the music this time that's my main goal

[schoolmom07]

Originally Posted by tofutti

wait - schoolmom - shaving!? i cant see or reach anything!

here is what i am obsessing on:

1. finishing this fountain i am building in our garden. mud, mosquitos, mess. but its been so hot this summer its been sitting half done and torturing me! so today, finally cooler here in texas, well, i made a huge dent in it. i NEED to have it done before baby is here tomorrow - home depot for rocks!

2. perfecting my itunes "birth" playlist. i hope i can keep it together enough to really get into the music this time that's my main goal

I can't see "it" either but I am running a razor around that area as best as I can! Except for that one time when I cut "it"...Not pretty and dd1 sure did tell MIL yesterday that "Mommy cut herself right there!" and yk, where she pointed. Oh, BTW, did I mention that dd1 is 7???? I about died!