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[dannic]

Still here.  Had a rought day emotionally yesterday.  I must be tired.  My birthday was a couple of days ago, and all I wanted was chocolate but I still have yeasties, so am being good.  I have a little stash of stuff waiting in the freezer for when this goes away.  I am frustrated because it was doing really well and then flared again yesterday and I have no idea why. 

I am hungry alot but nothing sounds good...I am having a hard time finding ideas for dinners because of that and it is frustrating me. 

Vegan, we are 39 weeks!  Hopefully, the end is in sight. 

Pregnova, I have my mind fixated on oct 1 as well...I need to not though, or it could be tough if it doesn't happen.  DH's bday is this weekend and it would be noce if baby happened upon us then as well...

Congratulations on little Aspen!  YAY for babies!  IT gives me hope, lol.

The nights are getting cooler an the mornings are crisp.  I love this time of year usually.  I am done making muffins.  They are all in the freezer.  Not that I can have any, but my kiddoes won't starve, hah.

My baby socks were delivered to the wrong house.  FedEx was totally stuck up about it so I contacted amazon and they sent them next day--and guess what?!  I had ordered the wrong size!  Like 12-18 mos.  Tell me how I did that?! LOL 

[dannic]

Wanted to say that I don't use baby carriers as baby holders either.  They are really bad for new mom's backs/abs.  And I have so many friends/family whose babes have to wear those helmit things.  AND, my babes are typically 20 # by 4 mos, so those carriers don't last too long for us.  Ours stays in the car as well.  I sling them in the nb stage and just bring a blanket for them to lie on. 

[pregnova]

dannic- I hope you get rid of that yeastie soon! And, lol, maybe it was a good thing your socks got delivered wrong since now you'll have the right size!!

Cindy-thinking of you!

So, I had a day and night of NO contractions. In some ways it was REALLY nice...I got some awesome sleep...we went to a kids museum and I actually wasn't worried that I'd go into labor right away or something. It was a nice break. I'm really trying to get myself mentally able to think about going near or over my due date. I think so long as I keep really busy during the day, I'll be fine for a while yet. It helps to read the birth stories over in the September thread as they're like ALL going over their guess dates! 

[springmum]

I must say reading all of your pre-labour stuff is getting really exciting! I'm really surprised that another baby hasn't made an appearance yet - though the full moon tomorrow right! There may be some shared b-days afterall!!

I definitely think all these contractions and stuff everyone is having is going to make for a faster labour...sending easy labour vibes out to all :)

Am I the only one that hopes I don't go early?! ha ha!

I'm just approaching 37 weeks, so I may change my mind on that soon. I'm excited about this little guy, but I'm trying to cram in one last course so I"m quite happy to keep him baking :)

I really have to install the carseat - I'm going to be too big to do it soon, but I keep procrastinating....that's the last of the important things for me!

Keep us updated over the weekend ladies - looking forward to reading some birth stories too :)

[OkiMom]

I keep saying anytime after Tuesday and Id be happy to go into labor. Im so tired of being huge and sick all the time. I haven't been more miserable pregnant.

[Angelorum]

Springmum, I'm hoping to go close to my due date too!  I was 37 weeks on Wednesday, but I still have a lot left to do.  I'm feeling a little more urgency about it now though.  I finally picked out a carseat and ordered it from Amazon, and even with the free 5-8 day shipping it came in 2 days because it shipped from the same state as me!  So it got here yesterday, and we still need to install it.  I also need to gather all the birth supplies into one box, they are kind of scattered around right now. And order a few more diaper supplies, and wash the old diapers and baby clothes.  And I really want to finish the curtains for the house.  I thought I was almost done with the ones for the living room, and it turns out I cut them too short.  So now we have to go get more yardage and some ribbon so we can add some length to them.  Hopefully they don't look dorky when I'm done.  Also, the house needs some deep cleaning done still.  I put my 3rd meal in the freezer last night though!

Anybody else's baby still shifting back and forth a lot?  Yesterday babe was hanging out perfectly LOA (and moving tons!)  This morning I noticed that limbs were definitely on the other side and babe is ROA.  S/he just can't seem to pick a side, and shifts back and forth almost everyday. 
 

[Vegan Princess]

Dannic: Happy birthday! You have such restraint!! I could never resist sweets on my birthday, no matter what! Seriously didn't expect to make it to 39 weeks! Crazy!

Pregnova: I'm glad you got a break and some rest. It's amazing how much better you can feel after even 1 night of some ok sleep! I still kinda doubt you'll go late. You still have a couple weeks until your due date and you have so much going on! I've been reading on september too. About all the mamas having practice contractions and then like 2 hour labors. My husband is all freaked out by the stories I told him so he worked from home today, even though I didn't tell him to!

Angelorum: This baby rarely moves sides! She's been ROA forever now. Even when I roll over at night she is reluctant to switch sides. My first daughter moved every single time I rolled over. 

Okimom: Hugs! I'm sorry you are so miserable!

Oh yeah, full moon! I forgot when it was going to be bc I figured I 'd have my baby before then. LOL. We're supposed to go apple picking wDD's preschool tomorrow so tomorrow night sounds like a great time to birth. Last night I def had braxton hicks all night but mostly I just ignored them and didn't pay attention to how often or anything. I figured if I could sleep then it wasn't worth paying attention to. I did have a couple really tight, unpleasant ones that lasted forever when I'd come back from the bathroom, but that was it. I'm feeling crampy today and a TON of pressure from her head. But that's about it. I went to a get together at my friend's house this morning (not for me, I go every week) but they all prayed for me and baby and the labor individually at the end. it was really amazing and beautiful and they asked for me not to be anxious about when labor will start or anxious during labor. 

Someone from my daughter's preschool asked me if I want her to set up a meal train for after baby comes! A few of my friends are going to do one but wow, such a nice surprise and gesture! I have no idea how many people will actually do it, but I'll be happy to receive it! I was just very surprised bc I don't know any of the families there very well yet. It is a co-op preschool though and very much about the community aspect, which was one of the things I loved about it. 

Like I said above, my DH stayed home today and has been doing a bit of work. I think I'll go see what he feels like doing today. Though I think I might just take the chance to go waddle around Target for a few last minute things while he watches DD.

Cindy

[saraheli]

I'm with everyone who's READY. but I think my baby might be waiting until her room is unoccupied. my brother in law has been living with us for over a year while he was getting divorced, but he is moving out on Oct 1, which is also my due date.

I'm still having very few BH contractions, except on Wednesday night I had a good hour long run of them.

Good luck everyone!

[micromama]

CONGRATS Aurora! Aspen is beautiful! And what a lovely name!

Count me in with the others who are having prodromal labor. I endured HOURS, literally, of contractions last night. These were not normal BH ones-- they started in my lower back, wrapped all around the front and hurt so bad. Changing positions, drinking water, etc, did nothing to stop them, and they went on and on. We thought for sure that was it! But alas, they never organized enough, and once I fell asleep they stopped. This morning though I had a massive bout of diarrhea (sorry if TMI) so I think labor is very close. I hope it's a full moon baby!

[micromama]

PS- is anyone else suddenly starving all the time? I can't stop eating. I feel like I did when I was 6 weeks pregnant!

[pregnova]

here here micromama. Sooooo hungry all the time. and I'm back to feeling nausea if I delay eating at all! I think I'm going to gain essentially all of my pregnancy weight here in these last weeks! Hoping labor is close for you!

Saraheli- Come on Oct 1st! ;-)

Angelorum- This little one still rolls from side to side when I shift in bed, but throughout the day it prefers my right side and rarely shifts over. 

Okimom- I'm sorry you're so uncomfortable! Hoping you get that baby in arms soon!

[dannic]

I am nauseated alot and that makes me need to eat, but no appetite; nothing sounds good.  Well, except for the muffins in the freezer that I can't eat, of course.  My mood is deteriorating fast these days and I need to reset it.  I am pretty bored these days...what are you guys doing to kill time?

[micromama]

Dannic: Ugh sorry to hear you are nauseated. That is the worst. I know what you mean about moods-- for some reason I've been a little more, well, volatile for lack of a better word, than usual. I am snapping at everyone in a three-mile radius. Must be the hormones.

Re your question, I am nesting to kill time-- errands, freezer meals, and some meditation/ work email when I can squeeze it in. (I'm working from home these last couple weeks before d-day). I'm enjoying the boredom actually.. things were just a bit too hectic for me before this. Although every day it seems like I accomplish some major tasks to cross off the list, but the list never seems to get much smaller... I'm not really sure how that is happening!

[zubeldia]

Micro, it sounds as though you're very close! I wouldn't be surprised if the contractions organize themselves tonight.. Will be looking out for an update!

Dannic, so sorry about the nausea. Add me to the list, too. It's never gone away for me but I've had to up my intake of zofran otherwise I can't eat a thing.  And as for killing time... For some reason I feel fine doing very little! It's really unlike me as I am super active but today, feeling really awful and fatigued, I basically stayed in bed most of the day watching very bad TV on my iPad (I mean BAD tv!).

Preg, so glad you got a reprieve last night. Hopefully you'll feel rested for the big day, which still sounds as though it could be sooner rather than later.

Cindy, that's so lovely about the meals! My friend is organizing meal-delivery. It really is so kind, especially since she organized my sprinkle (and my shower with DS!). Surely this must be your weekend?!

springmum, I'm really in two minds about when I want this boy to comes. I don't want to miss out on the anticipation of birth - which I love - so I don't want it to be over. But the constant nausea and pressure is driving me a bit bonkers. I don't think I would want to go much beyond 40 weeks, mind you, and it's a bit of a mind-buster that I'm still pregnant after so much preterm labor.

Hi to everyone!

AM: I've been waking up in the night a lot and not able to get to sleep for hours - so I'm very tired and today felt really poorly as though I was coming down with the flu. It was a rainy day so basically spent the day in bed watching TV. I had a lot of stuff planned - including something I must do for work - and didn't get anything done. I was having a lot of light contractions today, and while they weren't super painful they felt different and were originating on the top of my uterus instead of just being concentrated in the pelvis. Don't know if this means anything.. probably not!

[UnderTheOldOakTree]

Dannic-Happy Birthday!  Glad you finally got the socks and in the right size!  Sorry you are still dealing with the yeast and not feeling well.  Sorry you had a rough emotional day too!

Pregnova-glad you got a little break and were able to go do something fun!

Springmum-A week ago(when I was 37 weeks) I thought I could handle being pregnant forever.  Not quite feeling that way anymore.

Angelorum- I feel like I have a good bit left to do here too, though much of what really has to be done has been take care of.  We just decided to change pediatricians so I need to make a phone call on Monday morning about that....I think that's the last really big thing that needs to happen.

Cindy- That's really nice that folks at your daughter's school are offering to do meals!  I was so grateful when the ladies group I was in while I was pregnant with DS did mama meals for me after his birth.  So nice to not even have to think about defrosting a meal!  Sounds like you are getting close!

Micromama-it sounds like you are really close too!  Exciting!

Zub-Sorry to hear that you had a rough day. It's not easy when you just feel so exhausted!

AFM-no contractions here yet, but lots of cervical pain.  i saw a friend and her mom this evening and her mom was insisting that this baby has dropped since I saw her last Friday.  I don't notice too much difference  looking in the mirror, but things do feel heavier and lower and the cervical pain/pressure is getting more intense. I also have increased lower back pain, but it doesn't seem like enough to call my midwife over (though she says if I have back pain I should...but it's not been that intense yet).   I physically feel very ready to get this baby out quickly, but I'd really like to wait till October 1st at least.    I've always thought of this baby as my "October baby".  Also  DH has a big work commitment on Sunday and no one to cover that particular thing so we need the baby to wait till then.  After the 1st though, anytime this baby wants to come would be wonderful!   I feel like I had a major hormonal/emotional shift earlier this week  and that combined with the physical discomfort has just not been fun at all! I'm crying at the drop of a hat and not handling any kind of stress well at all after having felt very hormonally/emotionally even for my entire third trimester.  My midwife seems to think  that , that combined with the cervical pain might be a sign that  things are getting closer.  We'll see.

ETA:  Anyone else's older child have regressive tendencies as you are getting closer to having your baby?  I expected them once the baby is here, but DS  has had several potty accidents at school, and has been a bit more clingy and needy than usual over the past couple of days and I wonder if it's that he senses he's about to not be the only child in the family any more.

[sillymom44]

37 weeks today for me! I asked DH to install the carseat this evening- we had it in trunk of the car and it freaked me out to see a carseat there. Like most of you.. I only carry the baby bucket into the house--and then back out in most instances. I plan on using the ergo with the infant insert for carrying him around.

DH's firm had a baby shower for him and they gave us money-- a very generous amount... I can't figure out what to do with it- ( a very nice problem to have)-but I need to buy something so we can thank them and tell them what we bought. The only thing I can think of so far is a new stroller- which we will need this summer since it is routinely in the 90s/100s here and way too hot to tote around an 8/9/10 month old. We have a jogging stroller still, but DH wants another mcclaren. We had one, but the canopy broke and it drove me crazy, so we gave it away. Sooo, maybe that is a good idea... Anyone have a better idea?

Springmum and angel-- I agree too. I am in no hurry for this pregnancy to end. I am very busy and really enjoying work right now. I am uncomfortable, but the busyness keeps my mind off everything. I was in such a hurry to give birth with my last 2 bc I was so miserable working, but this job is less physically demanding so I am feeling good. Most of the time. I just don't want to feel desperate to go into labor..I hope I can keep feeling calm.

Dannic- I thought the nausea had left after the baby dropped, but it's back... Unfortunately for my poor teeth, I have discovered that hard candy cures it. So far, butterscotch and butter rum candies are helping sooooo much...

Vegan, pregnova, ans micro- I truly log on twice a day just I see if you're in labor!!! I hope u can update us in early labor bc the suspense is killing me!!

Boston- thinking of you and hoping for great news!!!

We just watched "more business of being horn " on Netflix. I didn't know it existed!!! It was AMAZING to "meet" Ina May and see the farm!!! I soo want to visit- or give birth there!! The focus on maternal death scared the %^!? out of me...even though it shouldn't since I am giving birth in an awesome birthing center with zero interventions. It's just late and I'm irrational.

Goodnight mommas!! I'll be checking in tomorrow to look for BABIES!!!

[bostonmummy]

Morning, mamas! What an amazing thing to see so much activity here with all of your contractions and shifts in hormones, etc. I know this can be such an uncomfortable time for us, but it's so exciting to see how close we're all getting!

Hey, so I have great news! My liver results came back all clear! Which means, homebirth is ON! I could just dance with joy. I really had a sense that nothing was wrong and I kept saying to everyone that I have great instincts and trust my body, but most people were looking at me skeptically. It's so great to have my instincts confirmed. 

Also, another beautiful thing is that on Thursday I connected with another homebirth mama who lives just down the street from me. Our chiropractor had introduced us, and we hit it off immediately. I don't know anyone in the area who's done a HB, so I was delighted to connect with someone who shares so much of my outlook. And she was so positive! She said she went three weeks past her due date, and when I asked her if she had been going crazy, she said, "No, I just kept thinking, 'I get to be pregnant that much longer.'" And it wasn't like she had the easiest pregnancy - she had a lot of hip pain she had to deal with. But she was so happy about her daughter coming into the world that she just embraced the whole experience. It was so inspiring! She and her husband and their daughter are going to be coming over this weekend to meet my husband and hang out of a bit. I'm just so happy that my husband will have another HB dad to talk to since the typical thing he hears at work is to go out and get a case of wine to get him through the first six weeks. You know, the typical main stream mentality that having a baby essentially sucks.  But I'm so caught up in the beauty and awe of the whole thing that I just want to cocoon us in that space, and I'm so excited to meet another couple who gets that.

As for passing time while we wait, I'm reading a lot. I think I'm going to go to the library and check out a bunch of inspiring novels that have been on my list for years. I'm also making lots of tea dates with my friends and cleaning the neglected corners of our home that I usually forget about, like the floor of the laundry area or whatever. I might even paint our bathroom since I don't think the landlord has touched it in 10 years. But only if I feel like it - lol. And we're headed to the farmer's market today, so I'm going to get a huge crate of cooking apples to make a big vat of applesauce. I'm trying to think of this quiet time as a gift instead of as a boredom trap since I know I won't EVER have this time again — or at least not for 20 years.

Blessings to you all, mamas, as we manage these last few days/weeks. Wishing for all of us to be able to experience fully the awe and mystery of bringing new life into the world.

[sillymom44]

What an inspiring post Boston. I needed to hear that after sleeping for 4 hours last night. I had been feeling great until this morning, but I am going to focus on taking care of myself today and cocooning myself in this moment like you mentioned.

By the way...they don't call it a babymoon for nothing....having a newborn is amazing!!! You just have to be willing to adjust and realize the sleeplessness will eventually pass! Don't listen to those mainstreamers. . HA

[UnderTheOldOakTree]

Boston-Your post just made my morning!  Wonderful news that your test came back clear and you get your homebirth after all!!!!  And also so nice to hear that you've met another HB family.  Good idea about introducing you DH to another HB dad.  Now that I think about it I don't  my DH has really talked to any  other HB dads, though many of my friends are HB mamas.  I kinda wish I'd thought about  having him talk to some other dads before now.  I'm not sure we'll have the chance now.

You also have such a positive attitude in terms of passing the time.  Mostly I'm just staying busy with DS and trying to stay patient and not loose my mind while dealing with him and my raging hormones.

I hope this baby holds off till Monday.  That would be perfect, but I woke up feeling more lower back pain this morning and I'm definitely having some nesting urges. I also feel a little nauseated. We're supposed to go to a Michaelmas celebration this afternoon.  I'm trying to decide if it's a good idea for me to go at this point or not.  I felt very similar sensations for at least a week before DS was induced and I still don't feel contractions per say but I feel like something's going on and I also feel slightly panicked about it...like I'm just not ready yet and I really need a couple more days.

I need to be able to call the pediatrician first thing Monday morning and I need our liquid vitamin K to arrive first and I feel nervous about the baby getting here before those things happen.

[dannic]

Boston!  THX!  Beautiful post.

I did a ton of vacuuming this am.  lol.  and moved furniture that I probably ought not to have. of course. 

thx for the bday wishes!  To day is dh's.  baby didn't show to celebrate, though.  I am glad, because h took the kids grocery shopping last night and then the car wouldn't start...our gas gauge is apparently off...but he didn't know that so was checking everything out and they didn't get home til 10.30! 

I watched Cranford last night (anyone else like bbc dramas?) and it had been a loong time...and the poacher's son!  I just kept bawling at every incident that happened to him--and then it hit me that he is ds's age and his eyes are like ds' eyes...and I just couldn't relate to having my very mature, responsible son needing to be THAT grown up and all the tough choices he was given...waaah!!!!

So then I coulnd't sleep last night thinking about...lol.

DONT WATCH CRANFORD IF YOU HAVE A 10 YR OLD SON!!! lol

I too would like to wait til oct...but only monday, lol.  My labor pattern is to go into labor at night and have baby sometime in the wee am (5-6 hrs later).  So I am calling on the full moon to help with that...isn't it Sunday???=)