Could it possibly be common...

[1babysmom]

...to just feel "dead" VERY soon prior to labor??

*Disclaimer* I won't lie...I'm REALLY hoping this baby comes very soon. So much for my 26 months of mental preparation for going late again. I had "thought" DD would come early so I feel stupid saying that I *think* this one might too, but this time I actually feel different at this point whereas with DD, despite showing cervical "readiness" from 32/34 weeks, I had nothing to base that off of. However, this time I've had actual contractions by now, have had what I'd consider to be an "unusual" burst of energy 2 days ago, have had diarrhea for 2 days, peeing all the time, just "feel" different, my appetite has changed (very hungry but can't stomach much and nothing- not even chocolate *gasp* sounds too great), and am about 3 cm dilated (but not so much effaced...which leads me to a piggyback question...anyone have information on dilating/effacing with subsequent pregnancies? I'd assume that the lack thereof has to do with often not fully engaging until labor has already begun?). The past 2 nights have had me SO convinced something was happening that I have EVERYTHING ready for the moment it does.

But...all that's gone now. Today I feel DEAD. I just want to give up on hoping labor comes, and sleep. Again, no great appetite, just feeling kinda hot and icky, tired, no real desire to do much of anything, etc. I haven't had any more ctx's or anything though, except for a few strong BH throughout the day.

Again, I feel so silly thinking things WILL happen early this time when I assumed that last time as well. But I NEVER felt this combination of things last time so it's making it hard for me.

[NatureMama3]

So much for my 26 months of mental preparation for going late again.

even 5+ years didn't work for me.

only info I can give you is what my midwife told me. (and I'm ducking) for multi-paras, effacement matters more than dilation. dilation can happen very quickly. I dunno, maybe she was blowing smoke because I am way effaced and barely dilated.

I'm right with you in crazyville. I think I may be a raving lunatic if I'm still pregnant by next week.

[Molck]

Of course it's common to feel totally dead just before labor ! It's also common to go into crazy energy mode and about a billion other conflicting signs :. Oh the waiting!

[kalisage]

Originally Posted by 1babysmom

But...all that's gone now. Today I feel DEAD. I just want to give up on hoping labor comes, and sleep. Again, no great appetite, just feeling kinda hot and icky, tired, no real desire to do much of anything, etc. I haven't had any more ctx's or anything though, except for a few strong BH throughout the day.

YES!! And by that I mean the past few posts you & I have been pretty in-sync... how about some just : (whatever kind they may be at this point!) & a big

This is my plan for tonight; eat some comfort food (baked pork chops w/creamy mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes & an apple crumble pie!) with that a glass of wine, a nice hot bath. DP is giving me a full body massage, and we are just laying in bed relaxing. I highly recommend it And tomorrow I'm making some baby washclothes. Basically I'm making plans to do *something*

[Breeder]

Originally Posted by NatureMama3

even 5+ years didn't work for me.

Me neither.

I'm feeling pretty dead too. Same burst of energy yesterday. (I cleaned, although my dad came by and vaccumed the entire place. He has NEVER vaccumed his own house but has decided that when his daughter is pregnant that is his job.... he did this when DS1 was born too.)

: Let's hope feeling dead means we'll be in labor very soon

[Galatea]

Originally Posted by 1babysmom

...to just feel "dead" VERY soon prior to labor??

*Disclaimer* I won't lie...I'm REALLY hoping this baby comes very soon. So much for my 26 months of mental preparation for going late again. I had "thought" DD would come early so I feel stupid saying that I *think* this one might too, but this time I actually feel different at this point whereas with DD, despite showing cervical "readiness" from 32/34 weeks, I had nothing to base that off of. However, this time I've had actual contractions by now, have had what I'd consider to be an "unusual" burst of energy 2 days ago, have had diarrhea for 2 days, peeing all the time, just "feel" different, my appetite has changed (very hungry but can't stomach much and nothing- not even chocolate *gasp* sounds too great), and am about 3 cm dilated (but not so much effaced...which leads me to a piggyback question...anyone have information on dilating/effacing with subsequent pregnancies? I'd assume that the lack thereof has to do with often not fully engaging until labor has already begun?). The past 2 nights have had me SO convinced something was happening that I have EVERYTHING ready for the moment it does.

But...all that's gone now. Today I feel DEAD. I just want to give up on hoping labor comes, and sleep. Again, no great appetite, just feeling kinda hot and icky, tired, no real desire to do much of anything, etc. I haven't had any more ctx's or anything though, except for a few strong BH throughout the day.

Again, I feel so silly thinking things WILL happen early this time when I assumed that last time as well. But I NEVER felt this combination of things last time so it's making it hard for me.

I feel exactly the same way. Let's both hope it is meaningful.

[majormajor]

i haven't felt dead tired (well, any more than usual. i did nap on the couch at 7:30, but if my snoring was enough to wake me up, i couldn't have been THAT out )

i'm pulling for you, though i have to say, nothing seems to mean anything definite for our DDC.

i have to say too that as much as i don't want to have a c-section, it's such a relief that going past 41 weeks is off the table this time. i tried to prepare myself for it too, but it's just HARD.

i just keep telling myself one day at a time. it's too much to think about how many weeks i might have left. i'm focusing on the moment. and indulging in lots of ice cream, because i'm pregnant.