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[bettymamma]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum. 38 weeks, due Aug 30th. I have read a lot of your posts and so many of you are overdue!!!

My belly is SO big, I'm only 5'1", so it is just protruding!!! I can't imagine going past my due date!

Any tips on staying sane????

[lil_earthmomma]

: Welcome to our ddc!!!

Tips on staying sane... hang out here of course and join in the occasional whining, laughs and joy of having a community of like minded natural parents.

[becomingme]

Hello & welcome,

Staying busy is really key for me...anything to keep my mind from obsessing over when the baby will come. The worst days have been the ones where I've found myself with a long stretch of time and nothing to do.

Doesn't really matter what I do to stay busy, as long as it keeps me occupied (baby shower thank you notes, cooking, organizing, art projects, reading).

-nk

[bettymamma]

So true! Staying busy has helped!!
I'm still working, so that has helped pass the time.

Contractions for three weeks!!! I wonder if I will know when the "real ones" come!!

[Surfer Rosa]

Welcome!
Enjoy the last moments with your dp and stay busy!

[robertandenith]

find a craft in your spare time!!! I find sewing a great therapy oh and blogging too

welcome to the boards!!!

[bettie cracker]

welcome, fellow Betty.

[veronicalynne]

I just kept busy and tried to occupy myself with books etc. You must be huge..I am 4' 11 myself and I know how huge I was with my kids....I was just surprised by Jaffer being early (37 weeks) or else I would be in the same boat as you. I was supposed to be due August 27. How about movies, walking..........

[meredyth0315]

Welcome!! I'm 5'1 as well, so I hear you on protrusion I've had some issues recently and will be delivering this Saturday. I agree with the mamas that said having a good hobby. I was working full time, but was laid off so I really do have tons of time I've never had before! I've recently taken sewing back up and reading helps take me away. Not to mention 2 other boys almost 6 & 4 help divide my time Best of luck to you!!!

[bettymamma]

Thanks to everyone for advice!!!!! Good luck meredyth0315 on your delivery this Saturday! You will do great!
Worked a long day today, and again tomorrow...trying to pass time! Today the pelvic pressure is intense!! There is no more room for her to grow...my belly is itchy again!!!!!!!
Going to take a hot shower and dump a gallon of lotion on it!!!!!!!