41 weeks and getting impatient

[gigismom]

I have read these threads for so long and always thought and occasionally responded to the mama... be patient, baby will come when ready, etc. However, here I am and now I find myself on the other side. I was induced at 42 weeks with dd1 and it was not a good experience. I went into labor at 40w5d with dd2 and it was beautiful. I REALLY do not want to experience pitocin again. I cherish the memory of going into labor and only me knowing it for a number of hours, laboring within etc... I want to experience this again. I have been visualizing this for months. I never thought I would go longer than my second pregnancy and here I am. I had a bpp last Mon and baby looked great. I feel physically great and most of the time I also feel emotionally fine. However, I feel BLAH!! right now... Please encourage me that I will go into labor spontaneously within the next week. Encourage me to get myself off of the couch and go out and do something with dd2. Maybe treat myself to a decaf latte? I just need positive thoughts and go into labor wishes/prayers etc... thanks ladies:

peace
jen

[2bluefish]

You obviously cook them longer than average. Just say "no" to induction. You can do it! Go get that latte!

[gigismom]

ok, i finally got dd2 dressed after chasing her around the house naked a few times.: we are officially leaving for that latte and a walk somewhere. i will say no to induction unless baby is in danger and i realize i don't even have to go there for at least a week. baby will be born before then, God willing. maybe a shopping trip would raise my spirits...

jen

[Dena]

Sending you lots of labor vibes!!

I totally understand about getting impatient! I thought I would be holding my baby by now. I am only 39 weeks, but getting nervous as I get closer to 40, as dd was born with severe meconium aspiration, so going past dates again seriously does not appeal to me. And with my bp creeping up, I would just as soon go into labor and have this baby sooner rather than later.

Go shopping and buy some sweet little baby fluff! That always makes me feel better...

[gigismom]

Originally Posted by Dena

Go shopping and buy some sweet little baby fluff! That always makes me feel better...

that's exactly what i did!! i also had a decaf mocha latte now i just feel exhausted and need a nap. Where is my plug, how about some REAL contractions instead of this on again off again thing that has been going on for weeks? Come on baby, I want to meet you...

peace

jen

[Pumpkin_Blythe]

Go get that latte!

omg yes, brilliant! lol I will have one too! lol

[Aeress]

*hugs*
I am trying to be patient as well but it is so hard, I want to see my babies face and see their tiny fingers and toes. Yes, your baby will come!

[wildgarden]

I'm ready now too (40w, 5d)! I'm sending you vibes. I'll take vibes if anyone has any to share. Good luck mama! Come on labor! Let's get these babies out as peacefully as possible!