I'm going to be pregnant forever!

[mnkygrl79]

At least that's what it feels like I had DD at 37 5/7 weeks, so now I feel like this could go on forever, even though I know it won't!

I've BH ctx all along, so they're just a bit annoying now. I'm so ANXIOUS!

Give me some good ideas to get through this waiting period!

[*jeanine*]

no advice, but i'm right there with ya! i'm 39w3d, and never been pg this long before. it doesn't help that *everyone* expects it to be any second now. i just want to scream at them "it could be 2 more weeks, you know!!!! stop bugging me!!!"

[tsfairy]

Oh man me too. I had DS at 36 weeks, so it feels like I already have been pregnant forever! Plus at 39 weeks 5 days now, I've officially been pregnant almost a full week longer than any of my sisters' pregnancies. I had fully convinced myself that this babe was coming last weekend, and well, no baby yet!

I'm sort of hoping he decides to make his appearance on Friday afternoon... that way DH will get the long weekend off to help out and bond with baby before he has to start using up his time off at work.

But so far I've had absolutely NO signs of labor! A few random ctx here and there, for maybe an hour at a time, once every few days for a few weeks, but other than that, NOTHING. I think baby likes it in there and he's staying put until college!

ETA -- no real advice from me either, except that I think nesting has finally kicked in and I've been going nuts organizing and cleaning... maybe it's my mind's way of keeping me busy so I forget that I'm still pregnant.

[mommajb]

I feel the same way! I have made it to 38 weeks once before but that is tomorrow. This entire pregnancy everyone really thought I was doing well to make it to August and here we are. My dh is a professor and classes start Monday. I so wanted to be unpregnant when he went back but it looks like I will attend all those back to school activities this weekend in the heat, pregnant, and with only 4 children. It is not really the end of the world but I am dreading all the comments and questions about still being pregnant. He can be hard to get ahold of when on campus when the big moment does arrive.

Add to that the fact I currently have 1 skirt and 2 shirts that I am still waeaing and one of those shirts has spots all over it and my toddler keeps lifting my shirt to yell "New baby come out now! Hug!" I feel like such a spectacle.

[AugustLia23]

All in good time mammas. I went to 40 weeks with my first pregnancy and it really helped me to think in terms of "this time next month" or in "this many days" I'd likely have a baby. Of course then this baby came at 37 weeks and left me totally unprepared, but they really will come when they are ready! Just think of what a good home you are for your baby!

[danaalex]

i think i would normally feel the way you do. the furtherest i've made it with three pregnancies was 38 weeks. BUT, i have a friend that was the same as me, always early. then with #4 she went 10 days overdue LOL. so, that's what i am prepared for. i don't think i'll be allowed to go past my due date, but i am pretty sure i might hit it this time

plus, while i'd LOVE to go early again, nothing would bring me greater pleasure LOL. i have two kids that are starting school next week and i would REALLY love to be able to see them off. we have orientation tonight and tomorrow and i want to be there for that. then i want to take them to school next tues and wed for their first days. SOOO, the absolute earliest that i'd WANT to have this baby would be the night of the sept. 5th. that weekend would be even better

i'm just trying to stay busy and get as much random stuff done as i can. i've been knitting some stuff for the baby. tonight i think i'm going to prime our family room so that i can paint this weekend. we are planning on going to the mall tomorrow and then to some caverns on saturday. church on sunday and then monday is labor day and i'll be busy getting my 2 kids ready for their first day of school on tuesday. so, that's what i am doing to keep my mind off of going over my usual 37/38 weeks.

[jmhammond]

Yup, although I'm not really in a rush. It seems like there's always ONE MORE thing I want to pass before the baby is born.

I want to make it to September b/c I don't like the August birthstone (I know, how shallow can I be?):

I don't want the baby to be born on our anniversary (9-4)

I want my MIL to be here for the birth; she doesn't arrive until 9-8.

I still have to put away all the newborn clothes, de-clutter the bedroom, get rid of furniture, etc.

So I'm feeling like it's going to be forever for me too. In my mind at least. I know my body will be ready in the PERFECT timing.

[*jeanine*]

Originally Posted by danaalex

we have orientation tonight and tomorrow and i want to be there for that. then i want to take them to school next tues and wed for their first days.
i'm just trying to stay busy and get as much random stuff done as i can. i've been knitting some stuff for the baby. tonight i think i'm going to prime our family room so that i can paint this weekend. we are planning on going to the mall tomorrow and then to some caverns on saturday. church on sunday and then monday is labor day and i'll be busy getting my 2 kids ready for their first day of school on tuesday. so, that's what i am doing to keep my mind off of going over my usual 37/38 weeks.

Where did you get the energy? I got tired just reading that

[mimiharshe]

I went 42 weeks w/ds. So, this time I'm just hoping for on time! I am feeling so done though at 38 weeks now! I've been feeling small changes in my body lately, so I know we are getting ready, but when???? My "due date" is I think Sept. 12. I've been preparing for the 14th. I was really working on having the baby yesterday! LOL Didn't happen!

[danaalex]

i think i keep just forcing myself to do stuff. i've never been good at just sitting around. and while it HURTS to do most of the stuff i am doing. i am hoping it's having an effect on my body LOL.

my back and my butt and hips are KILLING me. but i just keep going, it has to be having some sort of positive affect on my progression, right???? LOL

Originally Posted by jeaninevp922

Where did you get the energy? I got tired just reading that

[mommajb]

danaalex, now you are just showing off.

Well, I have dinner, library (with a toddler in tow), a soccer game, a soccer practice, a daughter out playing yet to be found (she had better be home by 5 pm like she was told), a sandbox 'accidentally' filled with water to empty, and much more to do tonight.

[danaalex]

sorry.

i edited it.

[mommajb]

No worries, I am glad you finding productive ways to pass the time. I bet you look great if you are still spending time at the gym. What's on the agenda for tomorrow?

[BoringTales]

I'm due TODAY! I was late with my 1st, who knows how late I would've gone because being a STUPID impatient first time mom I had a nightmarish elective induction at 40w4d.

My 2nd I went into labor on my due date. I wish that would happen again!

I just want it to happen so the "Well when will you be induced?" questions don't start. EVERYONE gets induced in this family it seems like...:

[BamBam'sMom]

I also feel like I'm going to be pregnant forever. I'm not due until a month from today, and I feel like I'll go past my due date.

I still need to do lots of things. Our room isn't ready for a baby yet. Dh has to spray texture and paint. I need to make more meals, wash and put away the baby's clothes (and buy a dresser for them), buy a co-sleeper...the list goes on and on. I think I'm in trouble if he decides to come early.

[danaalex]

with 4 kids don't you just always feel like there is no such thing as down time?

i skipped the gym tonight. my eyes are exhausted. i'm actually going to go to sleep soon i think


if i don't keep busy i sit on the computer and read. makes me feel impatient, especially when i read about other moms having babies already. so, i try to stay as active as possible so that i stay positive. i think i like playing mind games with myself

Originally Posted by mommajb

No worries, I am glad you finding productive ways to pass the time. I bet you look great if you are still spending time at the gym. What's on the agenda for tomorrow?

[mommajb]

You are right, there is no such thing as down time. Dh and I both acknowledge that we have so little time for ourselves. We both want a bit more time to take care of ourselves (nothing extravagant, just gym time and a little relaxation) but we feel like anything one of us takes comes from the other.

I know just what you mean about other babies. It isn't even September but I am so anxious to get on with things. I should know better than to wish my life away.

I tried to look at The Cushie Tushie, I really like the 'imagine peace' sets but couldn't figure out if they were in stock or how it all worked. Not a need, just passing time.

It is about time I fell asleep so that I can wake up at 3:30 and catch up on mdc and the news. Ugh.

I hope you are not hurting too badly.

[mimiharshe]

I woke up this morning crying b/c I want to have this baby! My pelvis/sacrum hurt so bad all the time now. I'm even seeing a chiro, but it's just my body getting ready. Uuuuggghhhh.....I can not wait to feel normal again!

[crunchymomofmany]

I know what you mean - but I've never gone early! I've been 42 weeks with 2 of my boys, 41 with 2 of my boys and my daughter was early - but only by 3 days! So even though I'd love to have this baby early...I know the odds are not in my favor...:-)

[dachshundqueen]

Alright, I'm due 9/24 or is it 9/25.

I've lost my plug over the last few days. It's gone gone gone. I had a bit of bright red bleeding, nothing fabulous, but not bloody show. Sigh.

I had my last at 36w on the dot. I'm 36+4d today and nothing. I've had pressure most of the day but my cervix ain't opening............

I took a long walk last night and another this morning. No real contractions to speak of.

Kid was at 0 at my last checkup but isn't going anywhere at the moment.

We have our own business which we're closing for the weekend, insurance agency, and wouldn't it be nice if the baby came this weekend so we wouldn't lose a ton of money by closing it next week or sometime thereafter???

I've been trying to keep busy with household chores and taking Annabelle to do things, but it's not working.

I SOO feel ya.

Liz