Our Baby Is...

[KindRedSpirit]

Not out yet!!!!!!!!!!!I'm tired,and not phisically.Dh is practically holding a grudge against me for not having the baby yet.He doesn't want to go back to work...And of course,that is all this is really about,right?(Dripping with sarcasam)I no longer answer the phones.I've put people on a 3 strikes system.Ask 3 times,and you are at the bottom of the call list!I may not even invite dh at this point.If he can't be supportive,I don't need him around.After 4 kids I was hoping he'd have a clue.Stupid me.He wants me to start with some interventions,EPO on cervix,cohoshes,etc...I'm not even a week overdue!He looks at me like"just have stronger contractions,duh.."

[JayGee]

I'm sorry your baby, and your husband, are being stubborn.

Come out little one!

[beansavi]

I think most of us have gone through that frustraton and irritation phase. You are not even a week overdue, so tell your dh what my midwife told mine:

"When the irritation and nesting feelings pass, and she is just "hanging out there" feeling peaceful, that is the sign that the labor hormones are at work and it won't be long."

I also love a quote by Stephen Gaskins, Ina May Gaskin's hubby:

"Being impatient for your woman to give birth is like someone telling you to have an erection--right now."

One way or another, that baby is going to be in your arms soon. So enjoy your time today and take care of yourself.

[mamacatsbaby]

Originally Posted by beansavi

I also love a quote by Stephen Gaskins, Ina May Gaskin's hubby:

"Being impatient for your woman to give birth is like someone telling you to have an erection--right now."

Ha, I love it.

Big hugs mama. You'll be holding that babe soon!

[KindRedSpirit]

Wow, I'm feeling smart.I actually thought of that(The quote)as I was trying to figure a way to equate what this felt like to dh,however,there are too mant quick ways for him to solve that problem if he wants,not so for this...

[Peppamint]

[guestmama9906]

Hah, my DH uses reverse psychology on himself. He looks at me and tells me every morning, "It's not going to be for another week or two."

or TWO!!!!

I know he knows it's going to be sooner, but I think he's trying to surprise himself. Tell your DH to try this method and see how it works out.

[Hollysmom]

[robin4kids]

Kindredspirit, I am due tomorrow with #5 and I hear you!

Right at this moment my older children are begging for a friend to come over. They have the day off and I run a daycare in my home, so I have 9 kids running around the house! The older two, though are bored! On top of all that I am feeling quite crampy, so ofcourse I am saying NO to more children. My older two can't seem to grasp the situation! I don't want to tell them that I may be having this baby today, because as YOU KNOW these false alarms are all part of it. I hate the wait and not knowing when, especially since I can't stop the world untill I deliver. Life goes on, whether I want it to and we still are getting invited to birthday parties. My DH still has a big bike ride tomorrow and an appointment later in the day. My kids still want friends over and I have to figure out what is for dinner, even though I am not hungry!

By the way my Dh bought me caster oil, but I refused to drink it. I told him I would if he did it with me. He said never mind!
My Mom calls many times during the day and I can't stand to pick my kids up from school, because too many people ask me, "So, when are you having that baby?"

Oh and as if i am not stressed enough...My Dh asked me if I had gotten paid from my childcare job yet. He only asks this when we are low on money. I am only taking off 1 week, but it is still $500! I want to buy some cloth diapers! I guess i will have to wait on that for a while!