Am I the only prego left?

[Gimme Pineapple]

No weekly thread? I am wondering if I am the only prego left. I have actually been avoiding Due Date Club because I am...neurotic or something. I have been having all these contractions for four weeks, but no break through. I didn't have the baby yet and my mom got better (super huge yay of relief). HOWEVER, I am scheduled for an induction on Wednesday morning (41 weeks 2 days). No way around it- if I say no, I will be considered high risk and lose even more of my birthing freedoms. Also, while this may be an unpopular choice, at this point I am okay with being forced to have him. My hips are in so much pain I am having trouble walking.


So. That being said, I believe Castor Oil and I will be having a date tonight. I am freaking out because in 48 hours (by CO or Pitocin), I will be in labor. And labor is scary to me. But fear causes more pain (or so I have read).

[Channelle]

*Waves* I'm still here! Having occasional contractions, and lost mucus plug had bloody show, everything, but need to have better contractions! Or break my water, that would work too.

[jacie87]

I'm still pregnant! I was REALLY hoping to have the baby today, but it's looking less and less likely...I still have time for a precipitous birth, though!

[flapjack]

Still here, though crossing my fingers and hoping not for long. There's tons of us, we're just ALL avoiding the DDC because it's so depressing. It's not just you.

[Vespertina]

Still here. Find out tomorrow whether my midwife will come over tomorrow or Wednesday to get things going. She's confident a good sweep will put me into labor. If not tomorrow or Wednesday then the 26th, assuming he doesn't arrive on his own before then.

[ChristSavesAll]

Originally Posted by flapjack

Still here, though crossing my fingers and hoping not for long. There's tons of us, we're just ALL avoiding the DDC because it's so depressing. It's not just you.

I've been avoiding too, it just bums me out to see all the ladies popping and knowing that I'm not one of them. This baby was giving me lots of contractions a month ago and now I get a few here and there but nothing serious. I want him to come already... What do I have to do? I've been wanting to try sex but with two kiddos who are constantly in the bed it makes it much harder. Thankfully we've gotten ds into his own room for the most part, he still comes in every other night or so but its better than being in here all the time!

What are you ladies trying? Or are you just waiting it out?

[Carson]

Originally Posted by Gimme Pineapple

Also, while this may be an unpopular choice, at this point I am okay with being forced to have him. My hips are in so much pain I am having trouble walking.

I can't walk either. It's excruciating. I was just thinking that I wanted to go to the hospital because of the pain I am in and that I would have a CS and get it over with. And then back surgery... or something!

So, I'm still here - I'm *only* 39w tomorrow.

[Channelle]

Originally Posted by Carson

I can't walk either. It's excruciating. I was just thinking that I wanted to go to the hospital because of the pain I am in and that I would have a CS and get it over with. And then back surgery... or something!

So, I'm still here - I'm *only* 39w tomorrow.

I'm in the exact same boat. Really sick and in a lot of pain. I'm 39 weeks...going to discuss induction tomorrow.

[pixiemama]

Still here. I'll be 40 weeks on Friday and am hosting dinner for a dozen! I am worrying a little bit because I have never gotten so close to the end (my kids have been born on or right after their edd) without any signs of impending labor!

[dantesmama]

Ugh, I'm still here. 41 weeks tomorrow. Generally miserable, hormonal, and in a lot of pain. I've been able to keep the depression from getting too bad throughout most of this pregnancy, but it's hitting me like a tidal wave right now and I'm having trouble coping. Plus I've never been pregnant for this long and it's messing with my head. Logically I know the baby will be here any day, but it just doesn't feel like it. I'm really starting to wonder whether I'll ever go into labor on my own . . . just not in a good place right now.

[bethanyclaire]

Also still here. 12 hours straight of contrax yesterday. By hour 10 I was really thinking maybe something was happening... then they just stopped. Ugh. I don't mind waiting but I wish I could skip the "is this it?" days... really, I do.

I'm also *only* 39 weeks... so I still have time. Both my others have come after their EDD's, though DD was only "late" by a day. Hang in there, mamas!!

[justmandy]

Still here. I just posted on the "Didn't have my baby" thread that my mw is helping me get things going. mentally I'm broken. I'm not taking care of my kids at this point, I'm stressed about the timing and Christmas, I'm thinking I may never go into labor spontainiously.

Don't worry, we will all have our babies...it's fact, no one has ever stayed preggers forever.

[rebirth]

I'm still here, but also avoiding the DDC! I have a slight (ok huge) case of jealousy for those who are no longer preggo!

[Hedgehog Mtn]

I never actually joined the ddc but I belong here and am still very much pregnant.

I was due 12/14 and while I've been having prodromal labor for weeks now I still have no baby.

[TyrantOfTheWeek]

My baby was in a slightly wonky position that made me go into labor and then stop. Went to the chiro and was holding him in my arms less than 24 hours later. I was totally skeptical but not anymore!

[tallulahma]

Originally Posted by Hedgehog Mtn

I never actually joined the ddc but I belong here and am still very much pregnant.

I was due 12/14 and while I've been having prodromal labor for weeks now I still have no baby.

i never really joined either.... I was due 12/14... but am thinking since I was nursing a 10month old that its sill to go by LMP and have switched myself to the new due date of 12/20.... lol not sure my midwife will like that but oh well.

im getting jealous too. I can barely stand to check in here....

[Vespertina]

I see my midwife today. She's going to see how ripe I am. Looks like DH will get here on Friday. Commence baby dancing. Going to start cimicifugia and caulophyllum Friday evening. And on the 26th midwife will come over to sweep membranes and I'll chug the CO.

I just want to be done. Finally.

[happybunny]

I'm still here! I'm 40 weeks and 4 days. MW checked me yesterday and said I am still at 1cm and 50% effaced. That's where I was at 38.5 weeks. So no change. At this point I want the baby to come after Christmas. I'm taking EPO now and will start cimicifugia and caulophyllum on Friday night. Just to get things ready in there.

I'm still feeling great, just walking is a little hard. At night my hips hurt like heck, though. Can't wait to sleep on my belly again!

[dantesmama]

41 weeks today! Mentally and emotionally I'm in a much better place than I was the other day. I saw my midwife today, and I'm scheduled for a NST Monday if the baby's still a no-show. My 4yo is telling me the baby will come on Christmas Day. A big chunk of plug came out this morning, I'm having strongish but random contractions, and the swelling in my hands and feet has gone down quite a bit since 2 days ago, so I'm optimistic I'll be holding that baby within the next few days!

[cessation]

I'm still here! I'm 39 weeks today. I have an appt in the morning to see if I've made any progress. My appt last Thursday I was 4cm, 70% effaced and baby was at -2 station. That was my second week at those numbers though. I know she's not late but I'm still ready for her to come NOW. I went curb walking yesterday, had my bloody show Saturday and been losing mucus plug everyday since then. Been having pressure down there to. Apparently non of that means ANYTHING! GRRR! LOL.

I had my first daughter at 38 weeks and my doc said she didn't think I would make it to 39 weeks with this one but here I am at 39 weeks. I really want to be home on Christmas!!!