The end of the month girls

[lil_earthmomma]

I know you're out there ladies, with edd's nearer the end of august! How are you all feeling reading birth stories in our ddc already!?!

I'm finding them very empowering and exciting, adding to the anticipation of our time approaching, but I'm also like "No fair! I wanna be done!"

We're going to be the last to post our birth stories... anyone else out there feeling like the end of aug is a million miles away?

[bettie cracker]

I guess technically, that's me. Edd 8/23. Although I have a feeling I will be more mid-august.

I love having everyone else's birth stories to help me prepare!

[lil_earthmomma]

I'm Aug 31st! Part of me feels I will go a little early, as my ds was born at 38 weeks, but I'm also trying to prepare myself to go 40+, as it could happen. It will definitely be an exercise in patience.

[Sarah W]

I'm 27 August! Honestly, I haven't been reading any birth stories. It's hard because I love reading them, but I'm trying to avoid to prep for my own birth.

I went in today and while my cervix is soft, it hasn't started to dilate yet. I'm pretty sure I'll go pretty close to my EDD.

[mommytomahmoud]

it is nice to read the birth storys but man it does make me excited to be next lol

my due date is aug 26th soo i have a long time until my little guy is ready noo big deal he will come when he is ready

[AmyLaz]

I'm August 31st, too! I've never gone to 40 weeks before, and my cerclage will *probably* be removed next week, so we'll see...

[Sigrid]

I'm due the 28th, but the OB I spoke with (I have midwifery care) wants to schedule my csection 2 weeks early to ensure I don't go into labor on my own and risk rupture. But I've loved reading everyone's birth stories!

[veronicalynne]

Me too I am due August 27 or 29 depending on the ultrasound you follow. I am getting excited and inspired by things happening with other August mamas and nervous too. I am going for another vbac and am worried about fighting the ob/nurses/residents.............again. I do feel like I am done done done which is weird for me. I was 7 days postdate with dd1 & 9 days postdate with dd2 but I feel like things are moving faster this time.....

[Chakra]

8-22 here! I cant wait to see my baby! I want to hold hm so bad. The birth stories are awesome!

[heatherRN]

8/25... and I simply must stay pregnant until our friends/family return from summer holidays on 8/17, with the full moon looming on 8/16 I have my :

[robertandenith]

well, according to my u/s my edd was July 30, according to my LMP I am due tomorrow. It looks like I am going overdue but with some progress (dilation). I am a bit wee happy to have an August baby. It's going to be very special as my mom was born in August and she is here with me helping out. Also, I am July same with my dd#1. AND tomorrow I am going to get to watch Orgasmic Birth! I have to be honest and tell you that I am uncomfortable as hell (lol) but feeling soooo peaceful and patient! WTH! I have NEVER ever been like that before, I am normally inpatient and want everything NOW. It must me the male hormones from the baby, he keeps me zen....

[star792]

I am due Aug 24th and it does seem like a long time away. I love reading the birth stories. I am excited and ready. my hormones have taken over my brain and all I can think about is getting ready for the baby. I made like 5 fitted diapers yesterday... I am also trying to savor this time before she comes because everything will change and then I will be really tired with three children to deal with.

[ComaWhite]

Aug 21 here, but my other kids were 9 and 12 days late so Im not expecting to go early.
Its hard to wait when you see so many August mamas having their babies already and knowing that you could very well end up in the September ddc.

[jule924]

I've been thinking I would go early throughout this pg so that's why I'm here and not in the Sept. DDC. I mean, if neither of the first 2 made it to 40 weeks, how could the third POSSIBLY go to 40?!?!? So now as I get closer I'm thinking I still need to mentally prepare myself to go to 40 or beyond, but it does make it kind of harder being in this DDC I don't feel great already at almost 36 weeks (never been this far along with other lo's to care for). It's really a chore to try NOT to think about when she'll be born and hope she'll be early.

[psychocandy]

I am due Aug. 26th, but I am sooo nervous that I'll go next week because my midwife is out of town! I kinda hope I go late. I am trying to savor this last month of just me and my husband. I've been lucky and haven't had a lot of trouble sleeping. I do have tons of cramps and stabbing pains through the cervix, though!

[~Megan~]

Originally Posted by Sigrid

I'm due the 28th, but the OB I spoke with (I have midwifery care) wants to schedule my csection 2 weeks early to ensure I don't go into labor on my own and risk rupture. But I've loved reading everyone's birth stories!

Just for your info, if the scar opens its usually benign and happens during pregnancy not labor. Its better for the baby to wait until labor starts and then do the c-section as it ensure that s/he is ready to be born.

[meredyth0315]

I'm due 8/25 by charting, by u/s on 8/30 or 9/2 - I'm 1cm currently with a very soft cervix. So we'll see where I end up

[AKA_PI]

I feel ok. A little disappointed at times because i'm ready but we'll see what happens. I am, however, excited for those who have already given birth. I'm just anxious to post my own story too.

[megsy]

29th. Here for the long haul.

[gagin37]

I'm due the 24th, but have had this sneaky suspicion all along that he might come a little late. It seems really far away, and all too close at the same time, if that makes any sense, lol! Seeing all the stories here, and in another ddc I'm part of, are helping me feel a little more confident that I can make it through labor. Unfortunately I've been hearing a lot of bf horror stories (on a different site) and that's making me a little nervous. I really have my heart set on bf.