Distractions please

[Alpaca Wacka]

I'm really sick of the suspense, waiting for labor to begin. I was sure I'd have gone long ago, and I'm STILL freakin here. My belly is HUGE-I'm measuring 44wks by fundal height, and while I'm not dying of uncomfortableness, I am DAMN sick of this. Each night is almost like a waiting game, hitting overdrive when I get up to pee at 3am, and then lay there most of the rest of the night, analysing the resulting cramps.

Friday I lost an enormous chunk of mucous plug-we're talkin half the size of my palm, and I went in for a pregnancy massage. She hit every pressure point you're supposed to hit for induction, and used all the essential oils you're supposed to stay away from unless you're term. I had such confidence as I left that this was "it" - that Friday night was the night. I was calm and happy.

I was very crabby when I finally dragged myself out of bed this morning after lying awake since roughly 1am. I'm sure I dozed off an on in there, so I know I got some sleep, but GAR!

I'm trying not to obsess about labor... but it's pretty much all I think about now. What can I do to distract myself? What do the rest of you do?

[nutbee]

sorry, wish I had something helpful to say but I'm afraid that I am right there with you on the obsessing.

Though I have decided to start working again (work at home, self employed) just to have something else to think about. I'm hoping to get so involved that I begin to hope the babe holds on a little longer so I can finish up some projects. These last few weeks are all about the head games.

[limabean]

Did you do this yet? It occupied me for a good 5-6 days.

www.levelgame.net

Sending you labor vibes!!!

[kjoy2]

I sleep. A lot. I go to the pool. I bake stuff. I get really bored... I read. I do organizational stuff around the house. I meet up with friends (more of acquaintances, really - no dear friends here yet ). I go a bit crazy, too, really. I'll be 36 weeks tomorrow, though, so I'm still not allowing any 'labor' thoughts. If it makes you feel any better, I measured 43 weeks at my 35 week appt.!!! The belly skin is so tight, and oh the baby parts everywhere... I am going to need a sling for this belly.

[raspberry.swirl]

Originally Posted by limabean

Did you do this yet? It occupied me for a good 5-6 days.

www.levelgame.net

Sending you labor vibes!!!

Whoa! Thanks for sharing that game. I am due on 4/19 and will stop working on 4/15, if I can't fill 3 days with scrapbooking then I know what I will be doing...

[2xshy]

i took 3 baths yesterday... It's not really a distraction but the tub is the only place i can get comfy.
The last week has been bad, just being SO tired that i can't really be bothered to try to amuse myself so i totally get the impatience.

[~NewMa~]

Ick, I'm done too.
I'm 39 weeks tomorrow and although I think I'll miss being pregnant, I've had enough!
I was having contractions ALL DAY yesterday. I didn't even bother timing them cause they didn't hurt and I figure they'll be painful when it's the real thing.
I was hoping they would become painful through the night, but nothing.
Instead I got up at 2:00 because of heartburn and loud drunk neighbors and then I couldn't fall back asleep :
Hubby was snoring on one side of me and on the other I was listening to a bunch of drunk bachelors in their kitchen (which is right at the foot of my stairs).
I got up at 3:00, made oatmeal and chocolate milk and stayed up watching TV until about 5:30 when I started dozing off again.
I know I'm not huge or anything but it still is super uncomfortable to lay down so I ended up sleeping sitting upright....

Oh wait, this is about distraction techniques isn't it?

Ha, woops.
I don't have any distraction techniques, sorry for rambling...

Maybe take a super long walk if it's nice where you live.
Maybe I'll do that today myself....after I b*tch out the manager of electronics at Best Buy for selling us a shitty video camera!
"Watch out man, ranting pregnant lady headed your way!"

[s_kristina]

Find a 2 year old to chase around. I guarantee you won't have as much time to think about being done being pg. You might also come to the conclusion that they are much easier to take care of while they are still on the inside. I'm lucky enough that my dd has school this coming week then the following week is her spring break. I'm thinking 2 year old and 6 year old at home for most of the week before my mom gets here to help should keep me busy.

[jen&james]

I'm 39 weeks as of yesterday and was so sure I would go early like my first but this baby has a mind of his own. He dropped 3 weeks ago, i have lost my mucus plug and was 2cm dialated and 90% effaced as of 2 weeks ago. I have had 2 really long false labor days where i was sure this was it but still no baby. I guess he has just proven to me that each one is differnt I really need toind some patience. I ha been keeping busy by meeting up with friends and shopping with my mom. I have a 3yr old so he keeps me busy too but I didn't have to wait like this with my first so I can't believe how much I feel like a ticking time bomb

[limette]

I wish I knew some. I feel like my whole life is spent waiting for labor to start.

[cubasianchica]

Originally Posted by Alpaca Wacka

I'm really sick of the suspense, waiting for labor to begin. I was sure I'd have gone long ago, and I'm STILL freakin here. My belly is HUGE-I'm measuring 44wks by fundal height, and while I'm not dying of uncomfortableness, I am DAMN sick of this. Each night is almost like a waiting game, hitting overdrive when I get up to pee at 3am, and then lay there most of the rest of the night, analysing the resulting cramps.

Friday I lost an enormous chunk of mucous plug-we're talkin half the size of my palm, and I went in for a pregnancy massage. She hit every pressure point you're supposed to hit for induction, and used all the essential oils you're supposed to stay away from unless you're term. I had such confidence as I left that this was "it" - that Friday night was the night. I was calm and happy.

I was very crabby when I finally dragged myself out of bed this morning after lying awake since roughly 1am. I'm sure I dozed off an on in there, so I know I got some sleep, but GAR!

I'm trying not to obsess about labor... but it's pretty much all I think about now. What can I do to distract myself? What do the rest of you do?

first let me say I checked out your blog and boy do you have a PRETTY TUMMY! Im so jealous.... no stretch marks... lucky butt!!! ok moving on, im right there with you... my due date has changed SO many times I dont even know exactly how far I am. it ultimately comes down to the first week in april which is this week so I guess it could be as early as the 2nd or wait until the 6th. I am at the end of my rope here! I dont know what I can do to distract myself... just eat and sleep I guess. I feel so stretched to my capacity that Im getting itchy now... Im trying not to scratch... OY! and I dont know why I consent to being checked either. it gets worse and worse. Im only 1 cm dilated and baby is face up and big.... omg. I dont know what will come first... me pulling all my hair out or baby...

[Alpaca Wacka]

Originally Posted by cubasianchica

first let me say I checked out your blog and boy do you have a PRETTY TUMMY! Im so jealous.... no stretch marks... lucky butt!!! =.

Nope! all the luck has apparently drained OUT of my butt! Stretch marks showed up a day or two ago-now I have faint lines that run horizontally across the front. I figure that really sucks-since surely I can't have more than a week or two at best left! (I'm due on Friday april 4th) But thanks for the compliment!!! 8o)

Oh-and the PP who said they feel like a ticking time bomb? That is the PERFECT description!