Still Pregnant Check In: 5/5-5/10

[Molck]

Thought I'd start a check-in thread for those of us still pregnant since it's always so good to get the summary of how you're all doing.

Things are fairly unchanged for me at 38+ weeks, though the relaxin thing is getting out of control. I drop everything, and the ligaments in my ankles, legs, hips are so wonky it's making walking more and more difficult (and I'm trying to take long walks to get baby into a happy position-- so where does that leave me?).

I'm sleeping surprisingly well but am very tired during the day anyway. And it feels like AF is going to start in a few days. No other physical signs, but it's good to see that my body is starting to gear up a little bit.

We're all set in terms of birthing supplies, etc. Diapers from the service come Friday. Otherwise, just lots of waiting, napping, and trying to keep myself distracted.

[jennythx]

Still pregnant here too. My baby is working on giving me a heart attack as he keeps flipping from breech to not breech. I had contractions on Friday and had to go to the hospital, the contractions stopped though, but the good news is he was heads down again. So my midwife called off the version and induction I was scheduled for on Wednesday. She is checking me out tomorrow and if he is heads down, we get to go back to the good old fashioned waiting game, with an added twist of hoping he doesn't turn again.

I am so tired and slow too. I can't wait to have this kid.

[athansor]

Still here too! I'm actually hoping to make it through the end of the week before the new LO gets here (I'm a prof. at the university, and this is our finals week). I do have everything ready for someone else to give the finals if necessary, but it would be a lot nicer if I could have a few days to get grades in and relax before the birth!

[wheelsx2]

Went to the hospital Saturday night with contractions stayed for about 3 hrs before they sent me home b/c I was still at 2cm and 50% effaced....saw the OB this morning (still at 2 cm and 50-75% effaced) and contractions had started again (before and during my appointment) and have been consistant all day long. They are now 8 min apart and I'm starting to have to breathe or at least relax through them....My DH is on his way home and we are heading back to the hospital, b/c my OB told me this morning once they get stronger to head in to be checked.....she wants me there earlier rather than later to start the antibiotics for my heart if I'm in "true" labor.....this better be it, don't know how much more of this I can take.....now the contractions are also going around to my back (oh what fun).

[birdie22]

I'm 39 weeks... my unofficial due date is Wednesday, though officially I'm due Monday.

Here's my "whine" list: killer sciatica, hip pain, occasional mild cramps and nausea, sometimes baby's trying to kick my ribs loose, other times it feels like he's got a shovel in there! Oh yeah, swollen hands and feet, hemmorhoids (sp?), varicose veins, restless legs, constant fatigue, and NO SIGN of true labor. sigh.

Something I've noticed in the last day is that I have no desire to see anyone. Not even dh and ds. I would love if they would all just leave me alone in peace and quiet for a few days. It's sort of odd -- I have no tolerance for chit chat. DS keeps asking me if I need a happy hug, and I think I just want to sit still and quiet with nobody touching me for a while. Kind of like PMS, I think. Maybe it's a type of nesting?

Two days ago, my FIL said "so nothing's going on, then?" as I sat there miserable, and I wanted to punch him. It's definitely like PMS.

[thismama]

Me! I'm 41 weeks, having what I think is prodromal labour, just trying to chill out about the whole thing. Everyone keeps calling and acting like my situation is really outrageous... my dad was like "So dear, how long will they let *this thing* go on before they induce?" Ugh!

[Mama*Moon]

A week from today is my scheduled section. I'm trying to be at peace with it and focus on the positive aspects of it - even the silly ones. I think KatWrangler and I are going in on the same date - if you read this Anne, I PM'ed you .

The SPD pain was nearly crippling on Saturday. I had to use the vacuum cleaner as a walker just to get across the living room. I'm so tired, but being in bed is so traumatically painful that I can't look forward to it at all! I tried the recliner but it felt like I couldn't breathe.

My husband keeps trying to perk me up with "only X more days!" but really... 7 more days til....more pain and tiredness! It's not entirely reassuring. I'm a little terrified at the prospect of now not only being tired and in pain with a three year old - but adding a newborn to the mix! I'm sure once we're met and settled joy will mix in and everything will go great, it's just daunting to think about right now.

-MM

[NatureMama3]

Only 36w2d, so still around.

Definitely feeling very close though! baby is SO low, I'm continuing to dilate/efface (passing nice chunks of mucus plug, etc) and have nice strong contractions several times daily.

physically I feel about like I did at 41 weeks with Noah.

on the other hand, in terms of the fungal infection--the caprylic acid is working SO well! I feel SO much better on a basic level (not pain when walking, etc, just being alive). I'm probably going to nix the induction plans and see how things work out. I'd never tolerate doing it "their" way anyway. I'm way too UCer to do that. Sure glad the infection was caught though!

[Nate'sMama]

38w here. The 15th is the guesstimate so really anytime in May is a go for us

Feeling pretty good, tired but good. Keeping busy still unpacking the house. My room is almost ready to welcome her. Crap I just remembered I wanted to sun the cosleeper today. GAH!!

Off to the OB tomorrow. Had my last meeting with my doula this morning.
Just waiting...

[Galatea]

Physically feel fine, except for having to poop all the time. Mentally, so very very irritable. As I was falling asleep last night, I caught myself yelling at the baby (in my head), going "Get out! Get out!" At which point I took some Benadryl b/c I am a crazy person.

[Beeblebrox]

38 weeks today. Just had a midwife appointment and feeling good. I had myself a false alarm a few days ago (thought I was having show, turns out it was a pimple on the outside that had popped ). Feeling good overall. I had some WICKED heartburn last night that wasn't being touched by anything natural so I had to break down and pop a zantac.

[Intertwined]

Still pregnant here as well. I was checked today and it's no wonder I can't reach my cervix. My midwife was trying for my tonsils before she finally got there. It's still WAY posterior, 3cm dilated, and very soft. Both babies are still breech and both are high and floating. No one is coming out any time soon I reckon.

Physically, well, I cannot explain. It's painful and very very hard. I have 12+ pounds of baby inside me! That just mind blows me everytime I think about it! Mentally, it's getting a little easier, as I know they will eventually come out soon.

[lylas]

Tomorrow makes 38 weeks for me. I am SO ready to give birth!!!

Let's see....my inner thighs are in pain and my right leg esp is hurting all over (baby must be on some nerve), so I look like a 80 yr old when I walk. When I get up from bed or a chair, I have to shuffle a couple steps before my feet will get going.....the pressure is ridiculous. Having contractions a lot, but nothing consistent yet. Heartburn ALL the time now. : I'm always hot lately....I sleep with the window open and 2 fans on. I should say when I sleep....still sleeping crappy. My ribs hurt sometimes....like right now, underneath my breasts is killing me. And I'm still leaking pee (plus have to go sooooooo much thru out the day and night), so I'm quite ready for baby to make his appearance already. I pray it's sometime SOON!!!!!

[baggybears]

Still preggo here. I have 24 more days till I'm due..... can't wait for it to be over! I've been having so many contractions and the last couple days I've had a lot of cramping but still so far to go it seems like. I forgot how miserable the last month is!

[sweetcheeks]

Well, I'm 38+ wks here also and aside from yesterday when babe decided to camp out up in my ribcage, I've been feeling pretty good. I really can't complain, as I remember being absolutely miserable at this point with my other 2. Walking is becoming more of a challenge -- DS, DD and I walked DS to preschool this afternoon (about a 20 minute walk) and I was hobbling like a 90 YO woman by the time DD and I got back home. Needless to say, we did not walk to go pick him up!

I'm really not expecting this baby to come for at least another week, if not longer. DS came at 39wks, 1d and DD at 40wks, 1d so I really wouldn't be surprised to go to 41wks w/this one. Oh well, this is the way I see it . . . babe is a whole lot easier to take care of this way yet.

[Tulafina]

39 weeks today here and I'm almost done. I managed to get my sciatica under control with some acupuncture-thank goodness and the only thing that's really driving me round the bend is not being able to sleep comfortably. Other than that I can't really complain. My mom arrived from Ontario and everything is ready for this babe to make an appearance. I just have to wrap my birth attendant gifts but that can be done after the baby arrives.

I have to say I'm really jealous of all the early May'ers out there that have had their babes! I just want to go to sleep tonight and have a baby by tomorrow!!!

Julie

[alegna]

39 weeks and (counting....) 3 days here. I think my edd will be pretty close this time. My official call is 5 days on either side... so sometime this week or next. Personally I think I'm aiming for the 10th That's dh's birthday- try to top THAT birthday present!

Tired. Trying to get house cleaning type stuff done. Feeling pretty good other than getting tired and sore from carrying around more weight than I'm used to.

-Angela

[jaceycat24]

i'm still here at 37 week 2 days. i am completely ready for the baby. i have resigned myself that i will probably have baby around june 7th. that would be 42 weeks. everyone keeps asking so you ready for that baby. i say yes that i am well done. i can sleep ok so i keep telling myself to enjoy sleeping now because i know what is ahead. my hands keep going numb which is very annoying and i feel very fat. my aunt is coming may 18th and i seriously hope that the baby comes before then. she is a worry wart and will have me in the er for my swollen feet.

[Luv2Skydive]

38w4d here. Had quite a few contractions over the weekend but only about 4-5 today. I don't get my cervix checked, but hopefully something is happening! I'm fairly uncomfortable but not nearly as much as with my 2nd DS. Babe is still floating, so that's partly why I'm not miserable. Sleeping isn't going well since I'm up every two hours either peeing or rolling over or both. Thank goodness I'm not working and both boys are in school during the day so I can rest for the most part. Midwife brought over and set up the birth pool earlier. That makes it real!! Baby is still head down and changed his angle enough to where she doesn't think he is as big as we thought after all, so maybe only 8.5-9lbs when he's born. Everything looked/sounded good, house is in order, ALMOST have a name (down to 7 choices from over 60!) so we are just waiting for the baby to decide he's ready!

[kalisage]

41 weeks here (thurs) and having the same ol' prodomal labor. DP & I had a conversation about inductions & hiring a midwife if babe isn't here by 5/20. I so don't want that, but I admit it's getting harder & harder to be patient!!

Other than that, physically feeling good. Just ready & waiting