New Posts  All Forums:
 

***sigh***

post #1 of 14
1/30/07 at 2:45pm
Thread Starter 
Well, I saw the Dr. this morning. I was not going to get checked, but when she measured me, I was 36 cm (down from 37 cm last week!) and since I've been having so much pressure, I thought maybe something was happening even though I haven't been having many ctx. So she checked, and I am still thick, high, posterior. No surprise there! But, the cool thing (well, I guess it's cool in a way) was that I told her I had a feeling my due date was wrong. My cycles are always longer than 28 days (more like 32-35) and that I didn't get a positive pg test until after my period was due. She looked back in my chart, looked at her wheel and decided I am more likely due around the 12th.

Although this means I'm not really 39 weeks and more like just over 38, this also means that I HAVE MORE TIME!!! I really do not want to be induced because it was a nightmare the last time, and I told her that as long as the baby and I are fine, I am willing to wait it out and she agreed. 5 days doesn't mean much until you're looking at being 42 weeks, when you're really only a little over 41. I just really will not get induced unless something is going wrong. It was a horrible, miserable experience and I won't put us through that again.

It feels like everyone is going to give birth before me. :
Sponsored Links
post #2 of 14
1/30/07 at 3:16pm
I hope they do change your EDD for you more time is great!

Don't worry you will have plenty of buddies
post #3 of 14
1/30/07 at 3:16pm
You're such a good mama! These days definately tend to drag, but the bebe will be here before you know it. Keep your chin up, and enjoy these last couple weeks of sleep!!!
post #4 of 14
1/30/07 at 3:24pm
You know you measure smaller as baby drops into the pelvis. And more time does mean less intervention. I know the days seem to last FOREVER right now. It's so frustrating to go and get checked and hear that kind of news but it really doesn't necessarily mean baby will be later. And I'll probably be right there with you anyway. Last time I was in the February DDC I wasn't due until the 20th. I wasn't alone Hang in there.
post #5 of 14
1/30/07 at 5:41pm
Hi Liz. I guess this means we are no longer due date buddies!! In all seriousness, I think it is great that you have more time and don't need to be faced with the pressure of the earlier due date. Also, you have to be commended for your (as usual) positive approach. I think a lot of people would be frustrated by pushing back the due date at this point. But, what is a due date really? It is a total guesstimate.

And, I'm in the same boat. Not feeling progress here. Just feeling tired. I still feel like this babe is never coming out. I can't believe all of the birth announcement from those with later due dates. I feel like my body is so not close to giving birth at this point.

Keep me posted. Talk to you soon.
post #6 of 14
1/30/07 at 6:22pm
I'm sooooo glad you're not getting induced though! That's a huge positive!
post #7 of 14
1/30/07 at 9:23pm
I know I just posted this somewhere else, but my MIL had 14 healthy children and she went 41-43 weeks with all but one of them. Some women just gestate longer too and that's ok.
post #8 of 14
1/31/07 at 12:07am
I'm due on the 23rd.... you're going before me.
post #9 of 14
1/31/07 at 2:22am
i'm due on the 23rd too
and i feel like a whale now so i can't imagine what the extra time is going to do to me. you can do it mama! sending you positive birthing vibes!!!
post #10 of 14
1/31/07 at 3:57am
It is hard to not be anxious! I am looking at all these girls that were due after me and have already had theirs! I thought I would be one of the first! I am glad they are giving you more time because that is really what is most important!
post #11 of 14
1/31/07 at 5:09pm
Hi Liz! The 13th isn't even half way through the month...and its a lucky number to boot! (of course, you could go any moment.....you might even be in labor as I type this!) I'm glad the induction wont be an issue though. Anyway....all of us mamas that may go first will be waiting for you with open arms on the other side, so don't worry about that one bit.
post #12 of 14
1/31/07 at 5:25pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by illinoismommy View Post
I'm due on the 23rd.... you're going before me.
me too! See, there are plenty of us end of the monthers out there.
post #13 of 14
1/31/07 at 6:02pm
I got measured at 38 wks today (and I'm supposed to be 39 wks) so I'm sure I"ll be hanging in there a couple more weeks. Baby is sort of head down. She's still laying with her head in my hip but at least she isn't breech or face up ATM. Anyway - I'm sure I'm going nowhere fast.
post #14 of 14
1/31/07 at 6:34pm
Thread Starter 


You guys are all so sweet! I just sat here yesterday reading all these posts and bawled my eyes out - continued bawling on my husband when he got home from work. I just felt so sorry for myself yesterday! It's hard to stay positive 100% of the time!

The end can be very frustrating but I know we'll all make it, one way or another. I do hope the adjusted due date (even if it's not "official") will buy me more time should I go over more than what my doctor is comfortable dealing with. It probably won't be as bad as I'm preparing myself for!

Thanks again for all the support. It means a whole bunch to me and you are some of the best mamas anywhere!!