Updates - Page 2

[RoadWorkAhead]

How far are you along now?
37 weeks today
How are you doing emtionally?
I'm very up and down, but mainly good ATM
Physically?
She's dropped to 0 or beyond station so a bit spread open, but not too bad msot of the time
Are you tired of being pg yet?
At times. I'd love to meet her, and I'm tired of the prelabor I've been having mostly on but sometimes off for about 2.5 weeks
Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? Last I was checked, I was between 1 and 2 cms., soft and at least 50% effaced. That was about 1.5 weeks ago and I won't be checked again until labor unless I go looking, but I try to resist the urge

What are you doing to help things progress? RRL, sex, EPO, relaxing and walking daily with DS
Anything else you want to add? I can't believe its here already!!! Even if I go to 42 weeks, I'm down to just 35 days :

[Tuwamare]

How far are you along now? 36w2d

How are you doing emotionally? Fine

Physically? I hurt. My hips are sore... my pelvis is sore in general. I pulled something on my right hip the other day when I slipped going down the stairs, and it hurts something fierce.

Are you tired of being pg yet? Part of me is, part of me isn't. On one hand, I can't wait to hold and see our little bundle, on the other, as soon as s/he is born, I'll miss feeling baby move within me.

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? From my own checking... I am approximately 75% effaced.

What are you doing to help things progress? Wrapping my belly during the day to keep baby in the right place on the cervix.

Anything else you want to add? I love checking in to see if anyone has had their baby... it is wonderful!

[meggles]

How far are you along now? 39 weeks, 1 day

How are you doing emotionally? Okay...we're so ready to meet this baby.

Physically? I'm tired, but still have pretty good energy most of the day. I'm sleeping 9+ hours a night, so I'm sure that helps. My hips are sore and I have a lingering cough, but I'm doing fine.

Are you tired of being pg yet? Most of the time. But I know I only have a short time left with this baby being only "mine," so I'm trying to remember that when I feel like complaining.

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? My cervix is soft and mushy and I can fit a fingertip in. I think that's about 1 cm.

What are you doing to help things progress? Not much...talking to the baby, walking, getting everything done on the endless "to-do" list, relaxing (pedicure yesterday, massage today).

Anything else you want to add? I can't wait to hear your birth stories! We've all waited so long to meet these babies, and the big moment is right around the corner!

[swtpesq]

How far are you along now? 39 weeks today

How are you doing emtionally? Good...but scared about going "past due" and having to be induced

Physically? My feet and ankles are out of control...other than that, pretty good, all things considered

Are you tired of being pg yet? Um, yeah : ...although I know I will miss it as soon as I'm not

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? I doubt it, but I have no clue...kind of glad I don't know, because I have a feeling I'd be disappointed

What are you doing to help things progress? Yoga/squats, walking, RRL tea, EPO, meditation

Anything else you want to add? I can't believe we're at the end of this journey...it is so bittersweet. I wish everyone a beautiful birth, and a happy babymoon to those already holding their little ones.

[velveeta]

How far are you along now? 37 weeks

How are you doing emtionally? Not bad. I had a huge cry the other day b/c a lady didn't say "excuse me" at the grocery store.

Physically? So much better than with my DS. No nausea!!!!! I have been nausea free for a few weeks now. It is so great. Heartburn is manageable with Tums, which is just great! Turning over in bed is absolutely insane. I can't believe how difficult it is! I think this baby is much lower than my DS was. By the end of the day, I feel a *lot* of pressure on my cervix.

Are you tired of being pg yet? I don't like pregnancy really at all (for me, that is). I LOVE birth! I experienced euphoria after my DS, and I am so excited for this birth. SO Excited! Can you tell I am excited!!!??!!

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? Dunno. I tried to check last week, and I think my cervix was too high. . I am not going to check again -- it will probably just stress me out!

What are you doing to help things progress? The usual suspects: RRL caps, sex, talking to Baby (but telling Baby to come whenever s/he is ready -- no rush!) I am only 37 weeks, after all.

Anything else you want to add? You ladies are supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! I am so happy we are all going through this together.

[wendyk]

How far are you along now?
37.5 wks

How are you doing emtionally?
Actually, more stable

Physically?
Better today then I have been for the last few weeks after a wonderful visit to the chiropractor

Are you tired of being pg yet?
yes and no. I'm feeling less ready today since I'm not so physically uncomfortable. Magically, the to-do list grew

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know?
I was either 40% or 60% effaced a couple of weeks ago. I can't remember....

What are you doing to help things progress?
Breathing in, breathing out, living life. Not much more than that at this point

Anything else you want to add?
DD and I spent a couple of weeks really butting heads with each other until I figured out that she really wanted some reassurance that she was still going to be loved. I spent a couple of days really babying her, which she really loved and responded beautifully to. She is like a different child now- so much calmer, not refusing to eat, talking about the baby more again. I wish I had figured it out earlier, but at least I did figure it out and things are better- and it'll be something I think of if she has a hard time with her new sibling after the birth.

[ryleigh'smama]

How far are you along now? 38 weeks 3 days

How are you doing emtionally?Pretty good, ready to meet baby soon.

Physically?HUGE, I am 2lbs shy of where I was when I had dd...I was hoping not to go past that...but I'm thinking I will.

Are you tired of being pg yet? A little, mostly just excited to see our baby. I know I will cry when I'm not pregnant anymore(I cried with dd as soon as she was born and wanted to be pregnant again), so I'm trying to relax and enjoy these last days/weeks.

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? 3-4 cm, 100% effaced.

What are you doing to help things progress? Walking, eating spicy foods, lots of RRL tea, sex....

Anything else you want to add? Sending lots of great end of pregnancy, labor, and healthy baby vibes to all!!

[BoSoxMama]

How far are you along now? 38 weeks 1 day

How are you doing emtionally? Just in the last 2-3 days, everyone has irritated me. I mean virtually everyone. So is it possible that it's me??

Physically? Still pretty good. My pelvis isn't popping as much as it had been! Compared to my first pregnancy, I've had it really easy so it's hard to complain. My BP is creeping up so I hope that stays in check. I am REALLY tired today though and it's not even 8 am.

Are you tired of being pg yet? No. I really love being pregnant. Could I do another 2-3 weeks? Yes? Longer than that? Well.....

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? 1-2 cm, 40% effaced. i was shocked my MW offered to check me.

What are you doing to help things progress? RRL tea, eggplant parm for dinner last night, "thinking" about sex (I think there should be partial credit for that!!), planning on starting EPO this weekend, lots of positive self-talk, etc.

Anything else you want to add? Congratulations to all the mamas who have birthed and those who will birth. It's such a sacred time, isn't it? Congratulations too to all the firstborns out there who are about to leap into siblinghood! Ready or not, here we come!

[wendyk]

Originally Posted by carrollmillins

How are you doing emtionally? Just in the last 2-3 days, everyone has irritated me. I mean virtually everyone. So is it possible that it's me??

Nope, it's not you. I'm pretty sure everyone else is more irritating

[NewEyes]

Update

Originally Posted by angel0123

January is finally here!!! Time for some updates....

How far are you along now? 40 wks today

How are you doing emotionally? Holding up, but anxious to not have another 10lb baby!

Physically? Great- rheumatoid arthritis is in remission!!!

Are you tired of being pg yet? Yes, except for above benefit

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? 2 cm, 70%

What are you doing to help things progress? Trying... but it's getting awkwardly funny. Nearly hurt ourselves laughing last night.

Anything else you want to add?

I'm so glad we have this due date club even though I don't get to post as much as I'd like!

[peaceful_mama]

Originally Posted by angel0123

January is finally here!!! Time for some updates....

How far are you along now?

37 weeks, edd 1/21

How are you doing emtionally?

great but I do wonder at moments like today where DS decided he should run around the apt building rather than come upstairs with me, what I'm going to do with TWO....

Physically?

hips hurt sometimes, feet in diaphragm...I think she might be dropping though...

Are you tired of being pg yet?

In a way yeah. I didn't have this feeling at all with DS. I mean I was excited to meet him but I loved being pregnant. I do with her too, but I'm ready to be done.....

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know?

1 dialated, not effaced.

What are you doing to help things progress?

red raspberry tea when I remember, other than that nothing till I hit closer to edd or over

Anything else you want to add?

excited to see DS's reaction to finally seeing baby Sophie for real!!!

[milkmommie]

How far are you along now? 38w 3days

How are you doing emotionally? More irritable but I'm letting my family think it's all them.

Physically? Let's see....heart burn, reflux, sore hips, sore pelvis, that lovely swolen/falling out feeling down there, can't sleep for more than 2 hour stretches, back hurts, ribs hurt and I have a cold!!!

Are you tired of being pg yet? Yes and no. I'm uncomfortable...the devine design is working, it's making me want this baby out. BUT, this is our last one and I love the "sacredness" of growing and carrying our babies...I'm going to miss that fiercly.

Are you dilated or effaced? Or do you know? Don't know for sure, I haven't been checked yet. I tried but can't reach around this ginormous belly.

What are you doing to help things progress? Really nothing. I don't believe that there's anything that will make baby come before it's ready and if there is I won't do it anyway.

Anything else you want to add? All the mammas here are great. It's been really nice to come here and check in on everyone throughout my pregnancy even if I haven't had the time to post much.: Congrats to all of you who've had your babies and good labor vibes to those of us who haven't yet!!

[BoSoxMama]

Originally Posted by wendyk

Nope, it's not you. I'm pretty sure everyone else is more irritating

-- I haven't laughed so hard in DAYS!!! Thanks......