Feeling very emotional... I'm almost 42 weeks pregnant

[Beppie]

Just really need some hugs, that's all. I no longer have any expectations about anything. This morning before DH left for work I was in tears. I'm just tired of being pregnant right now. On Sunday we'll be 42 weeks. Castor oil is always an option, but it bothers me that I have to get diarrhea in order to have this baby???? I do not want that. Why can't she just come out on her own? what is she waiting for???

sorry...

[ShwarmaQueen]

OH that's tough mamma. I'd probably feel the same way.

Instead of the castor oil, can you try less stressful methods, like accupressure or nipple stim?

[welsh]

Crashing your DDC but jsut wanted to say..I know how you feel.
I went into hospital at 42 wks for a Cervidil pessary which was enough to get things going but I kinda wish I'd waited it out knowing that my fluid was ok, DS was fine, I was fine....
It sucks....especially all the phone calls!

[mommy2two babes]

She won't be in there forever. I am sure sooner rather than later you will be holding your little girl.

[Mom2M]

She'll be here soon! I was 41 + 5 when Maia was born last week! I thought she would never get here.
Good labor vibes to you!
Deb

[crunchy_mama]

Big hugs! It is so hard at the end especially being overdue and dealing w/ the expectations of others. Every little pain wondering if this is the start of something or not. And then worse getting your hopes up and then having things stop and start. Please do not feel you or her are defective! She is doing what she needs to do! Take care of yourself and let people help you if you can! Do you have some close friends or family to hang out with- get your mind off things= even for a few minutes?

[KaliShanti]

*hugs* I know that I'm only a day late, but my first was a week late and it is hard..

[jess5377]

I can't even begin to imagine the frustration you're feeling.

I'm only 39 weeks and already starting to feel anxious. I hope this baby comes soon and you find something that works. Friends have sworn by acupuncture for induction, it might be worth it.

[vegasgrl]

I'm in your boat mama! Let me row a while - you just chill!!! I'm a couple days behind you, but this is starting to just get ridiculous. At my appointment yesterday my mw said at this point most moms are in tears; she was actually quite surprised with my relative nonchalance (although please don't get me wrong, I'm wondering where the heck my girl is!!!!).

It can't last forever! Our LOs WILL come out at some point, some point soon! Hang in there!!!

[shakenbake]

castol oil taste like crap just fyi!

[Beppie]

Originally Posted by vegasgrl

I'm in your boat mama! Let me row a while - you just chill!!! I'm a couple days behind you, but this is starting to just get ridiculous. At my appointment yesterday my mw said at this point most moms are in tears; she was actually quite surprised with my relative nonchalance (although please don't get me wrong, I'm wondering where the heck my girl is!!!!).

It can't last forever! Our LOs WILL come out at some point, some point soon! Hang in there!!!

wow, thank you so much for the encouragament. reading all your kind words does make me feel a little better. hopefully my spirits are lifted enough so that I won't also be crying when DH comes home from work, in another hour from now...! I wish I could get my mind off this but the longer it goes the harder that gets.

[Youngfrankenstein]

You and I are in similar boats! I am 39+3 today and while this means I'm not late, I've never been pregnant this long before.

My hb mw says the baby is already between 9 & 10 pounds and she recommended doing the castor oil.

I really hate to try to start my own labor but if I go another week or two, I'm worried about having such a traumatic birth.

I have had two days of contractions that were intense but not the "right" kind. I am crying a lot tonight because I don't know the right thing to do.

I know that when the homebirth mw says I may want to try it that I really need to take that recommendation seriously.

[perditafoster]

Sigh. So with you. I've been locked in hideous prodomal land for almost four weeks and no baby. I'm due tomorrow, so not the whole 42 week thing, but my other three were late. I know the AGONY of a post date baby, no matter what everybody says about "She'll come when she's ready." Yeah, well, mama's ready now, not tomorrow or the next day or next week. NOW!!!! I am a bit on edge...baking cookies and bread has helped, as has spending lots of time outside with my other children. Blue skies help...I've also knitted like five baby hats in the past few days! How many heads is this kid gonna have?

[crunchy_mama]

Originally Posted by perditafoster

Sigh. So with you. I've been locked in hideous prodomal land for almost four weeks and no baby. I'm due tomorrow, so not the whole 42 week thing, but my other three were late. I know the AGONY of a post date baby, no matter what everybody says about "She'll come when she's ready." Yeah, well, mama's ready now, not tomorrow or the next day or next week. NOW!!!! I am a bit on edge...baking cookies and bread has helped, as has spending lots of time outside with my other children. Blue skies help...I've also knitted like five baby hats in the past few days! How many heads is this kid gonna have?

I am so feeling that way today. 40w5d prodormal labor now has been off and on for about 3 weeks here. It has always been at night time though- generally starts around 5-6p. Well, this am I had it start and get even more intense- they come every 2 min, but then as I call the mw then of course they stop. I know if I was reading about someone else I would think the whole just be patient, your body is preparing, but it is hard not to be paranoid and crazy feeling when it is happening to yourself, especially for me as this is the first pregnancy it has happened. I have the house totally clean yet again. Sigh!