It's mid April who is still pregnant? - Page 5

[Jenns_3_babies]

You wouldn't believe the looks I got today! I took the kids out to the mall to get my rings cleaned. My 1 1/2 yo was walking in between me and my 3 1/2 yo, both of us holding one of his hands. People just stared, and I could read their minds...like OMG look how pg she is and she already has 2 lil' ones. THe lady at the jewelry store asked when I'm due, then was like "OMG!" Some people...

But, I think I found my new favorite past-time...going to the mall with only a couple bucks and walking around. I brought a big sandwich bag of pennies for the kids to throw in the fountain. I figure all the walking might do some good.

Off to do more cleaning. Something has to get me outta prodromal land. I still haven't used DH yet, but am majorly considering it. I just don't know how comfy that would be this far into the pg. It wouldn't even really be for my own enjoyment at this point

[hucifer]

Originally Posted by queen_anne78

this week it's been interesting to be out and about (at my swimming class, walking in the park, grocery store, whatev) and people are asking, "Ooooooooh when are you due??????" and I caaaaaaaasually answer, "Oh, Saturday."

SHOCK all around! Am I supposed to be on bed rest??? lol.

I get the same look when I tell them "in three days." And yes, apparently we're supposed to be in home arrest or something.

On a side note, I just saw Blades of Glory at the movies to get my mind off of things...it worked! I totally didn't think about labor for a whole hour and a half...and I laughed my butt off.

[annettemarie]

Try being "late". People act like it's obscene that you're upright.

[wildthing]

No kidding Annette. And the dorky things people say!

"Oh no!!! Don't drop it HERE!!!" Huh?

"WOW!!! You are HUGE!!!" Thanks, could you compliment my glowing skin instead, please.

"Oh, you poor thing, you must be miserable. I sure don't envy you." Sure, let's make me feel really good by telling me how miserable I must be. How about telling me something nice you remembered from the end of your pregnancy? Put a bit of a positive spin on it, k?

[Bkwyrm]

The one reaction that's boggled me so far has been people who say "Oh, you're so calm!"

CALM? It's not like I'm in labor right now - I'm waiting to go into labor. Why wouldn't I be calm?
Sheesh.

[jocelyndale]

My iBook had to go in for service, so I'm suffering net withdrawal. Oh, well, better now than later.

I'm stealing hubby's work machine at the moment, since he generally doesn't work after 5-6pm.

Without the laptop to distract me, I've been cleaning, laundering, and moving furniture like mad. Nest, nest, nest. As a result, today has brought on horrendous sciatica. Ooof! I spent most of the evening in the pool at the gym, first for the prenatal water exercise class, and then just enjoying the heat of the therapy pool. I'm sitting cross legged on the office chair now, heating pad on my hip, and I've decided that I'm not going to move and put pressure on those joints.

I'm still pretty happy being pregnant. The crib came today. At some point, I'll have to face my hip and go finish assembling it. The baby clothes are all washed and dried now, too. I need to fold and put them away. Woohoo!

[gardenmommy]

This is cracking me up! We spent a couple of days with a friend when I was around 30ish weeks. He was like, "you're not going to go into labor like, right now, are you?" I said, "ummmm, noooo.... I better not go into labor for, like, another 2 months, at least!"

Fortunately, I'm not having to see anyone who is making stupid comments. I did have a neat conversation with the shoe store lady when I took the girls to get shoes for their Easter dresses. She thought I was "very brave" to have a home birth without medication. I was happy that at least she didn't think I was a total whacko.

I know I'm not "due" for another 10 days, but I'm just ready to have this little one in my arms. I've never gone early, so there is probably not much chance of that happening. I did take the kids to the library yesterday, and got 3 books for myself. I've been reading and doing not much else.

[jocelyndale]

I completely forgot to mention the tree that fell on our house.

I slept through it.

Yes. That's right.

I slept right through the crash and the shaking and my husband getting up and the dog barking. I vaguely remember my husband saying, "That was a loud one." I vaguely remember thinking it he was talking about poodle farts.

http://www.explodingcat.com/jocelyn/house/

So, it's entirely possible to still sleep soundly in one's 39-40th week of pregnancy. Beware of suicidal oak trees on windy nights after days and days of heavy rain.

[annettemarie]

Holy crow! That's crazy.

[LilMomma83]

So I have been a little tired of the, "are you dialated yet?" and "how much does your baby wiegh?" questions (neither of those has been checked and I don't see any need).

But then yesterday people started asking me when I will be induced!!!! I was JUST 39wks yesterday!! They think I am crazy that my care providers do not plan to discuss induction until 41wks - and the thing is that I plan to keep going to 42wks or close to it (if the baby does not come naturally beforehand). I just think its strange that people would be so hung up on that - especially with how carefully a woman and baby are watched if past the EDD...

[CityChic]

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

So I have been a little tired of the, "are you dialated yet?" and "how much does your baby wiegh?" questions (neither of those has been checked and I don't see any need).

But then yesterday people started asking me when I will be induced!!!! I was JUST 39wks yesterday!! They think I am crazy that my care providers do not plan to discuss induction until 41wks - and the thing is that I plan to keep going to 42wks or close to it (if the baby does not come naturally beforehand). I just think its strange that people would be so hung up on that - especially with how carefully a woman and baby are watched if past the EDD...

I hear ya! I will be 42 weeks on Monday and people give you the weirdest looks when you tell them that...Hang in there!!!!

[MommytoTwo]

LilMomma I got teh same crap last night at an event I went to. People were just blown away that I am waiting for the baby to arrive on his own. I finally got really pissy and said something about babies being able to come out without pitocin. I am sorry but I just cant deal with people right now at all.

[annettemarie]

I am so freaking annoyed right now. DH called my MIL, and, while I only heard his end of the conversation, it went like this:

"No, mom, the midwife is fine with this. She's done it thousands of times."

"I don't think anyone thinks the baby is too big. Remember, they've all been "late," and they've all been pretty small."

"No, the baby is doing great. Active, good heartbeat. Everything is fine."

"Well, a due date is just an estimate, give or take two weeks on either side. She's not even technically late til after 42 weeks."

"Mom, she's done this three times already. Technically, she's more of an expert at it than you are."

Seriously, I don't need this doubt right now. I'm feeling crappy, and the last thing I need is someone sending negative energy my way. I wish I had a way to forget I even heard this crap. I feel sort of dirty that someone is thinking such negative thoughts about me and Babymort.

Sorry for ranting. It's been this weird up and down day--so many bad things, but it was beautiful, and I got to sit on the grass at the playground while the kids played and talk with the other mamas, and it felt so good. I'm just sad it's ending on a negative note.

ETA: At least I've trained DH well though.

[wildthing]

You're right, you DON'T need to hear it now. Your MIL is talking from a place of fear and ignorance. When she was having her baby/ies, very few women had any idea of what was going on in their own bodies. Women now are much more informed and aware, but to people like your MIL, it is still a big mystery. YAY to dh for having the same confidence as you, and to take the call and not let you have to hear it from her. Isn't it interesting how sometimes our "parents" don't seem to realize that we CAN have more experience than them, even if they are older?

I have had a few people start asking me "I thought you would have had that baby by now?" Well, apparently not, and I have no idea where YOU got the idea that I would have. I don't recall telling you I was in labor, or anything even remotely close to that.

Originally Posted by annettemarie

I am so freaking annoyed right now. DH called my MIL, and, while I only heard his end of the conversation, it went like this:

"No, mom, the midwife is fine with this. She's done it thousands of times."

"I don't think anyone thinks the baby is too big. Remember, they've all been "late," and they've all been pretty small."

"No, the baby is doing great. Active, good heartbeat. Everything is fine."

"Well, a due date is just an estimate, give or take two weeks on either side. She's not even technically late til after 42 weeks."

"Mom, she's done this three times already. Technically, she's more of an expert at it than you are."

Seriously, I don't need this doubt right now. I'm feeling crappy, and the last thing I need is someone sending negative energy my way. I wish I had a way to forget I even heard this crap. I feel sort of dirty that someone is thinking such negative thoughts about me and Babymort.

Sorry for ranting. It's been this weird up and down day--so many bad things, but it was beautiful, and I got to sit on the grass at the playground while the kids played and talk with the other mamas, and it felt so good. I'm just sad it's ending on a negative note.

ETA: At least I've trained DH well though.

[MommytoTwo]

omg my crotch is ON FIRE. This kid is so low. I really would like for him to come out now.

[Bkwyrm]

My husband has been working a LOT lately, in order to be able to take two weeks paternity leave after the baby is born. So tonight, we went out to dinner - our last Friday without having to get a baby sitter!
In the middle of dinner, he suggests that if the baby isn't here by Sunday, we should have an "unbirthday" party for her. Cake and all. He says (tongue in cheek) that this will show her that birthdays are FUN and that she'll want to be born immediately in order to have one. And if it doesn't work, we'll still have cake to eat.

[MommytoTwo]

That is such a cute idea! And yum - cake!!!

[queen_anne78]

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

So I have been a little tired of the, "are you dialated yet?"

lol does anyone else feel like this is a rather...personal...question??? My MIL (God bless her....I know she means totally well and is super thrilled about the baby) calls pretty much everyday and asks "if there's been a bloody show".....

I mean...there HASN'T been....but DH and I agree that if the famous bloody show arrives...we'll keep it between us...

UM yeah and I LOVE LOVE the unbirthday party idea....esp. the eating cake part. lol. But tonight we are celebrating another b-day in DH's fam, so I'll get cake (and probably lots of funny comments about this being THE DUE DATE and how "I haven't had the baby?!?!")

[LilMomma83]

Originally Posted by queen_anne78

lol does anyone else feel like this is a rather...personal...question??? My MIL (God bless her....I know she means totally well and is super thrilled about the baby) calls pretty much everyday and asks "if there's been a bloody show".....

I mean...there HASN'T been....but DH and I agree that if the famous bloody show arrives...we'll keep it between us...

VERY personal indeed!!! I guess the dialted question is only minor compared to that one!!!

My mom asked my yesterday who I plan to tell when I am in labor - honestly? No where near everyone who wants to know....but they can relax - I will be sure to call/email everyone after his arrival!!!

Hey that "unbrithday" party sounds fun!!! DH had predicted today as our baby's birthday so maybe we will celibrate anyway!!!

[CityChic]

I am glad you have DH trained too!! Your MIL has been a pain your entire pregnancy! Why can't she just be happy to have another grandchild...ugh. Family.

Hang in there!

Originally Posted by annettemarie

I am so freaking annoyed right now. DH called my MIL, and, while I only heard his end of the conversation, it went like this:

"No, mom, the midwife is fine with this. She's done it thousands of times."

"I don't think anyone thinks the baby is too big. Remember, they've all been "late," and they've all been pretty small."

"No, the baby is doing great. Active, good heartbeat. Everything is fine."

"Well, a due date is just an estimate, give or take two weeks on either side. She's not even technically late til after 42 weeks."

"Mom, she's done this three times already. Technically, she's more of an expert at it than you are."

Seriously, I don't need this doubt right now. I'm feeling crappy, and the last thing I need is someone sending negative energy my way. I wish I had a way to forget I even heard this crap. I feel sort of dirty that someone is thinking such negative thoughts about me and Babymort.

Sorry for ranting. It's been this weird up and down day--so many bad things, but it was beautiful, and I got to sit on the grass at the playground while the kids played and talk with the other mamas, and it felt so good. I'm just sad it's ending on a negative note.

ETA: At least I've trained DH well though.