Update 06/10

[JustVanessa]

I like starting these threads!

39+2

Nothing new to report. I had sporadic contractions into the evening yesterday but I just ignored them and they wen't away. 5 days of false labor will make you a bit cynical I guess.

I have a prenatal this morning so we will see what my doc says. If he offers a stretch and sweep....I am taking it!

[kltroy]

Well apparently my baby didn't get the message that today was supposed to be his/her birthday. I had it all planned out that I would go into labor around 4 AM and have the baby late this afternoon. No sign of anything happening for me, so I guess I can be thankful that I'm not having lots of painful and non-productive contractions.

[LianneM]

I'm only 37+3 so I'm trying to keep in mind that I have a ways to go sometimes that means staying away from the forums, so I'm sorry I haven't been around much I just can't let myself get into the mindset of "any day now" b/c I'll go nuts

Lots of strong BH and some cervical pin-prick sensations. I think my midwife is coming today for my home visit but I haven't heard from her since Friday when she had to cancel so we'll see about that

I had a little nesting spurt yesterday hoping another one comes around soon

[neomia]

40+5

Ugh. I feel like I shouldn't even post as I am just getting on for a complainfest. But I guess that is what we are here for. I am wondering, like Lianne, if I shouldn't be on here so much. While I am thrilled for all the moms having babies, it is hard not to feel like, when is it my turn? And wow, we have really had some crazy stories in this DDC it seems like! Thank goodness there hasn't been anything really sad!

Last night I thought something was happening. It was by far the worst pain I have had, but no rhyme or reason to it. Lots of cervical "bonking" too. I went to bed and thankfully it went away so I got at least a little sleep. I guess this is prodromal labor. I have never really had it with pain like that. I would love to think it means something is imminent, but probably not. In fact, tonight would be the one bad night since SIL is coming today and I think spending the night before going someplace else tomorrow. Wouldn't that be Murphy's law?

There was a ton of movement with the contractions, so I had this hunch maybe she was moving from posterior to anterior. I have to believe all that work was for a reason! I really do have faith the baby will come at the right time for her, but I think this is so hard for me because I am normally a VERY active person. I was walking the dog still every day last time. Sitting around like this is driving me crazy!

And I am having hot flashes, which I don't remember having before. And gas. And it seems like my pubic pain is worse every day. Should I keep complaining? I probably have more I could come up with.

[Halfasianmomma]

I'm 37wks and something...I don't even want to know exactly because I find it depressing!

I'd like to say I've been madly nesting but honestly, it's SO hot and humid here that all my resolve and strength have been sapped away. I try to get stuff done for the birth, but right now all I can manage is to sit around near my AC unit. Perhaps I should be glad that I'm not giving birth right now!

I have had a few BH but they're not very notable. Mostly, I feel a lot of sharp pain in my cervix, so maybe bellybean is nudging her way down a bit further. She's still posterior despite my efforts, but I've sort of given up on spinning her permanently.

Things feel so *slow* for me right now I'm starting to wonder how long this will go. The ever increasing stretch marks on my lower tummy depress me even more; I look like I've been attacked by a tiger. Come out baby and give me something to smile about!

[mandalin24kd]

39w 2 d.

I had contraction 8 minute apart all day yesterday. They were strong enough that I was breathing through them and telling my husband to shut-up when he'd ask "are you having a contraction"

Went to bed around 12 to try to get some rest. 12:30 ctx's picked up, got a little strong and about 5 minutes apart. I tried sleeping between them but they kept waking me up. The last time I remember looking at the clock it was 2:18.

I woke up this morning and,................ nothing......
I'm so pissed I could punch someone. I'm sore and exhausted. I'm still having ctx, but they are back to bh's and not at all painful like last nights.

Somebody shoot me!

[JustVanessa]

Originally Posted by mandalin24kd

39w 2 d.

I had contraction 8 minute apart all day yesterday. They were strong enough that I was breathing through them and telling my husband to shut-up when he'd ask "are you having a contraction"

Went to bed around 12 to try to get some rest. 12:30 ctx's picked up, got a little strong and about 5 minutes apart. I tried sleeping between them but they kept waking me up. The last time I remember looking at the clock it was 2:18.

I woke up this morning and,................ nothing......
I'm so pissed I could punch someone. I'm sore and exhausted. I'm still having ctx, but they are back to bh's and not at all painful like last nights.

Somebody shoot me!

Its so crazy that we are due the same day and going through the same crap! to you! Its going to be more nuts if we deliver on the same day too!

[SunnieP]

you 40 wk plussers i btdt and feel for you. im hoping im not in your shoes in a few weeks, but i probably will be. felt really weird last night, anxious, like i was coming out of my skin. even had dh take my bp (which was fine) i think it was the day in the sun and 90+ temps. vag pain and tons of pressure today.

[neomia]

I know that exact feeling Sunnie! When I tell my husband I am feeling anxious, he asks about what, and I try to explain it is a physical feeling and not a thought process. So now I am saying "restless", although I don't think it does the magnitude justice.

[mandalin24kd]

It would be nuts if we deliver the same day!!!! I'll cross my fingers for teh both of us!!!! I just hope it's soon!

My contraction started up again, but nothing consistent. I've never had so much "flase" labor ever!!!! And for being "false" labor, it sure freakin hurts a lot!

I'm sorry Vanessa! I'm glad I'm sharing this miserable boat with someone

[klink2]

Baby's head is grinding into my pelvis which has prevented me from taking any walks the past couple of days, but I still feel good otherwise. My girlfriends took me out to dinner last night and gave me a gift certificate for a prenatal massage, which I'm really going to enjoy!

I hope some of you have Father's Day babies!

[Sour-Jane]

I have no idea how far along I am now, my doctor switched my due date to June 7th, so I guess I'm now 40 weeks 3 days? I had my appointment today and because my blood pressure was in a safe zone he didn't admit me to the hospital because it wouldn't be a valid enough reason, also if he admitted me today they would expect him to induce me which is something neither of us want. I have another appointment on Friday so he can check my cervix, and I have a "spot" in the hospital on Tuesday for induction because he says he prefers me not to go more than 10 days over as it can cause more risks. He says he doubts that he'll have to induce me, but he wanted to book me in just in case. I actually lucked out with having him as a doctor, Friday will be my first vaginal exam (I don't count the GBS test because it was *nothing* I'm more invasive when I wipe.)

I was having what I think may have been contractions last night and this morning.. Started off with the tight feeling across my entire belly like the Braxton Hicks I've been having, with period type cramps on top of it, but the cramps weren't very intense like everybody said they would be and they stopped. My belly is still super tight though, just one massive BH that has lasted all day so far.

As of Sunday I decided that I no longer want to be pregnant forever, I'm ready to share her with Ken because things are getting to be even more difficult.

Sorry this update is so long.

[Chryseis]

I'm at 38w 6d and haven't had any real contractions. I do have a lot of cervix bumping, but other than that, nothing. However, I had my first daughter right at 39 weeks and never once had a contraction (that I could feel) before I went into labor, so who knows, maybe this one will be the same way.

Either way, I'm hoping he/she holds on until at least tomorrow, which is when my parents arrive from Arizona. I'd hate to get this far and have them miss it.

[Twwly]

37w, 6d.

Nothing to report really. The usual aches, pains exhaustion. Trying to really enjoy DS and spend quality time before #2 arrives.

[messy mama]

38w 3d

A couple of uncomfortable contractions last night. Nothing but BH, so far, today.

I'm feeling kind of crappy. Have a headache that is not really painful, just kind of like a heavy foggy feeling. I'm very sleepy.

TMI alert.

DTD last night and things felt a little too close. Like my cervix or something was really low and in the way. It was strange. Doesn't your cervix have to move forward or back wards for delivery, or something? Maybe that's what's happening.

I'm not one to check my cervix, so other than that odd feeling, DTD, I wouldn't really know the difference.

Had to cancel my chiro appt. yesterday. I felt fine. Today, OTOH, not so much. I wish I would've made it to the appt. Oh well.

Lots of hot flashes. I guess my hormones are trying to get my body ready to birth.

[lmonter]

41w.

Hubby and I DTD last night after I did some household things I needed to get done. Got 2 hours of sporadic, painful contractions. That, of course, petered out enough for me to fall asleep. It's getting annoying. Enough already!

After my midwife appt today, I'm going to cave and try the castor oil and hope for the best and make sure I've got both bathrooms stocked with lots of TP. I've got almost all the diapers done and put away, just a few bG left that I'm still replacing elastic on... we'll see which kiddo needs more diapers at the moment.

[MamaHen2J&J]

37.6

I felt really icky last night... thought it might mean something, but like you Vanessa...unless a head pops out I ain't getting excited! :P

I keep getting the intense feeling that it wont be long...but then again anything less than a month really isn't that long...although I'm slowly loosing my sanity!!

I'm sooo glad I skipped my appt today... I don't go in again until NEXT week! No pressure, no let down...

[mamma2kaden]

38w 4d

I woke up feeling really peaceful for the first time in awhile today. Yesterday my dh cleaned my last big project, the shower, for me which was the sweetest thing ever. I didn't ask, he just did. And he got my feet soaker/massager thing out for me. Also I took time out for a haircut, & today I am using a gift certificate for my first pedicure. My feet are so swollen, I hope it helps.

[beanmakes3]

37w1d (20 days to go). ack.

I'm just tidying and making a lasagna - half for tonight, half to freeze - while waiting for the photographer to arrive to start some belly pix. When DH and the boys get home we are doing family/belly pix. This photog has a "2-4-1" deal where we also will get some newborn shots when the bean arrives. We've never done things this formally before, so I'm excited. I feel like it's commemorating the completion of our family.

Physically, I'm tired. not sleeping well b/c of general pelvic discomfort and hip pain. when I was scurrying around cleaning I was having some regular BH and lots of pelvic grinding and head butting of the cervix...the kind that makes you stand on your tippy toes. So, I sat down to check in w/ you ladies.

[PiesandAbrosmama]

Well 37 weeks yesterday or what have you, I'm not sure exact because midwife has done a different date then I have had in mind. But yesterday's appt was kinda a bummer my sugar was a little high, my iron a little low, so I've got some work to do and the baby is not even close to being engaged although I know these things can change quickly. The last few birth's on here were intense, I hope my 4th homebirth goes just as smooth as the others did. Anyway were nearly there everyone and though the days are long the time will come for each of us I just know it