6/18 Update Thread

[Halfasianmomma]

Anyone want to start?

[Lizafava]

38+3 here. Not much to report - I'm finally uncomfortable, which has to be a good sign. I wonder if our DDC will be hopping tonight - its a full moon!

[PiesandAbrosmama]

I was going to say the same thing it will be interesting to see what the full moon brings! I think it will be cool to have a full moon babe or a solstice baby on Sunday.
Ummm why say anything. Just ready. And watching my belly way to much
My 2 year old is trying to "bribe" baby out with cake It's not really working

[beanmakes3]

I don't have much to report, either. 38+3 today. had some lower back ache and a few BH last night. allowed myself to vaguely wonder if I'd make it to next Thurs, but dismissed as ludicrous b/c it's better that way.

I have many things I'd like to get done today, but I'm being realistic and letting myself not be obsessive about it.

DH and I blew up the birth pool last night. seems a good size, needs some padding for the bottom, though.

[BlueMoonBean]

38+6. Woke up really nauseous and hyper-grumpy. I'm trying hard to be more positive, especially in my interactions with the kids, but it's hard today. I don't want them associating "mean mama" with the advent of the new babe.... but, I feel lousy and just want to hide in a dark room by myself.

I have to keep taking deep breaths and reminding myself that I'm an adult and can control my impulses, especially the ones that could damage my children. I can rise above my issues to create the loving, gentle environment I want for my children. I can. Right?????

[VTnurse]

39+1 here. Yesterday I made a decision to be patient and not to rush this. As excited as I am to meet my little guy... I will have my whole life with him. What's a couple more weeks alone with my husband? I'm going to use this time to enjoy some projects. I baked some fabulous cookies yesterday. Today I'm going to walk as far as I can down the trail near my house. THIS TIME... it won't be with the intention of trying to 'get things going'. It will be to see how far a full-term pregnant woman can walk!
I really don't know what put me in this state. I am still uncomfortable, tired, and feel huge. Still, I feel at peace waiting for this to happen!

[Halfasianmomma]

Feeling a whole lot better today, both because the cold seems to have retreated quite a bit, and because I got the ok from the L&D department at the hospital last night.

I think I'm 38 wks + 3 days or so. No change, as usual. Very little BH contrax, no mucus, no bloody show. Very sore in the inner thigh/pubic area, so *something* pushing things apart down there.

Yesterday, bellybean wasn't moving at all, probably because I was so sick and not eating properly. I called the nurse on my team in the morning, asking what I could take and should I be worried. It took her until 4 p.m. to call me back but when she heard about my symptoms, she insisted I come for a quick check-up. The doc on call said everything looked normal except the fetal heart was around 120 bpm, which he felt was too low. So I got sent for a NST in the L&D ward. 20 minutes later, I was cleared and told baby was doing beautiful. Mommy just looks like crap (the nurses exact words ).

DH is still sicky but went to work anyways. I'm just sitting here doing my very late 2007 taxes, and realizing that I don't have any of the receipts I need. Gotta love proscrastinating!

[berkeleyp]

39+5 here. The end of today will mark the most pregnant I've ever been without being in labor. I think a full moon or solstice babe would be awesome. Isn't the solstice on Friday this year? That is my due date.

Killer pressure in the nether regions and lots of bh ctx. Had a few this morning. Usually I've been having them at night so that's new. Lost the mucous plug last week but no bloody show. My body is definitely getting ready.

Planning to head out to Babies r us for one or two last minute things. Its kinda fun to go there anyway. Will have to resist spending too much on crap I don't need.

Exhausted too - every day I wake up, have breakfast, and can't wait til nap-time. Today is no different.

I have to keep taking deep breaths and reminding myself that I'm an adult and can control my impulses, especially the ones that could damage my children. I can rise above my issues to create the loving, gentle environment I want for my children. I can. Right?????

I know what you mean. Yesterday dd was very tired (and so was I) and it was NOT a good day. I hate when we clash - I get frustrated and lose patience and then I yell more than I should and then feel guilty which makes me crankier. Its a vicious cycle. Hoping today will be better.

[BirthFree]

39+3
Most pg I've ever been.
I had lots of ctx. last night - I slept (or didn't sleep) like crud... maybe that's a good sign. I had some the night before but way more last night. I almost feel like I didn't sleep - eesh.

Baby is still posterior-ish.
Good luck mamas, hope tonight/today is another good one for us w/ the full moon! I'm ready for some more babies to be born!

[butterfly1001]

Not much to post... 39w4d

Resigned myself to the fact he's coming out July 4th (although tonight or Friday would be great for full moon or the solstice!) and to just deal with it. I really don't feel bad. My moods are up and down. As long as I don't get too many stupid comments, I'm alright. I'm glad the weather has cooled down. It's SO nice sleeping at night with the windows open with 51 degree weather. PERFECT!
Bhs have slowed down. I ran out of EPO and decided not to buy anymore. Still drinking my RRL tea though. When baby comes, he comes. Until someone ticks me off, then I'll want him out RIGHT NOW and get upset and cry!

[anarchamama]

39 weeks today! Have my home visit with the MW in half and hour which I'm excited about, and enjoying having DH here for the morning. I'm still sleeping well which is such a blessing, but definatly getting more uncomfortable. Had a lot of BH yesterday, I really forget how tiring they can be.........

I'm hoping the baby comes this weekend so DH can finish work a week early. But I'm not holding my breath, I just don't feel "ready", whatever that means......

I am feeling more and more anti-social. I want our days to be full and pass quickly but I also am exhausted just thinking about socializing, KWIM? Fortunatly the weather has turned great here so the kids are happy to just monkey around int he yard.....

[SunnieP]

i have days when i eat alot of ice. i upped my herbal iron, but i havent seen a correlation. feel like my bladder is being injured/squashed now.... mw appt tomorow. feeling guilty that me and ds havent gone to the zoo, big park, etc. i've been mostly waddling around town/home and local parks-weve done no special summer"thing?". i think i'll plan something instead of waiting here to go into labor. feels pathetic. 39 today........

[mamaprek]

40 weeks today!
Trying to stay positive about things... baby will come when ready. It can't stay in there forever... right?? Actually, I'm feeling really well. I think I'll take DS to the mall - again today - to walk around some more. Hope all the mamas are doing well!!

[kltroy]

Ooh I think I win the "most pregnant" prize today... will be 41 weeks tomorrow!

My little one seems pretty content where she is, so no telling when I will have a baby. I have a checkup tomorrow and a NST on Friday if I haven't delivered by then. I have plans to have lunch with a friend on Saturday... gotta keep making plans, right? No full moon baby for me - I'm pretty sure we would have needed to get started by now if that was going to happen.

I had this dream last night that I decided to ask for a membrane sweep tomorrow (which I've actually planned on since 39 weeks, but haven't been dilated enough to do) and that the doc who did it - not my usual doc - ruptured my membranes on purpose just to piss me off and put me "on the clock" to deliver. Anyway I woke up all annoyed and couldn't get back to sleep and then James was up at 5:50 anyway.

[Aries1985]

38+5

I feel like crud this morning. Still having very sporadic contractions, but nothing that lasts or is too notable. I'm insanely uncomfortable and feel like my cervix is about ready to explode, but I doubt it.

[LisaN]

38+4 today. I'm uncomfortable, tired, and feeling huge. I love being pregnant, but I am totally annoyed with the continued swelling. BH over the past week have my dh anxious, but i don't think out LO will actually arrive until July.

I think I'll take a nap before my mw appt this afternoon.

[beanmakes3]

Originally Posted by BlueMoonBean

I can rise above my issues to create the loving, gentle environment I want for my children. I can. Right?????

yes, you can! but, remember to be gentle w/ yourself. we all slip, esp. when we are in the end of pg state...your kids won't be damaged, they're resilient little things. and, if it's anything like at my house, it almost seems like they can't help pushing buttons b/c they sense a big change soon too.

[klink2]

39+3 The hot flashes hit! I remember someone else talking about that, but I don't know if it was days before baby came or weeks. Nausea too, which I haven't had for months.

Originally Posted by BlueMoonBean

I have to keep taking deep breaths and reminding myself that I'm an adult and can control my impulses, especially the ones that could damage my children. I can rise above my issues to create the loving, gentle environment I want for my children. I can. Right?????

Yes, you can! Me too, I hope.

[mamatosaskia]

39 weeks today. I have a midwife appointment in 2 hours and I might ask for an exam to see what, if anything, is happening. I have had several episodes over the last few days where I thought "I am in early labor" and then it peters out. Last night my dh looked at my profile and said "let's finish packing the hospital bag" he thought for sure I would go into labor since it looks like I have dropped some more.

I am anxious about going into labor in the middle of the night, which I think might be getting in the way. I am worried about having to inconvenience one of my neighbors and dragging them out of bed to take care of dd. I am also worried that she will wake up and realize we are leaving and then freak out. I guess I still feel more responsibility for the one who is already here and worry that I will let that get in the way of labor.

Dd's 4th birthday is on Monday and she keeps telling me and anyone who will listen that this baby is not coming out until her birthday. She thinks it will be really cool to share her birthday with her brother, but I would personally likeh them to have their own day. We will see who is right! Full moon tonight...who knows??

Jacqueline

[mamatosaskia]

Originally Posted by klink2

39+3 The hot flashes hit! I remember someone else talking about that, but I don't know if it was days before baby came or weeks. .

I have been having hot flashes that accompany some of my contractions. What is that about?

Jacqueline