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post #21 of 38
10/13/08 at 6:49pm
Yeah, no signs of imminent labor here either, at 40+3. No mucus, no bloody show, no extra discharge, no pattern to the braxton hicks I've been having for months, no changes in intensity when they do get a little crampy, etc. etc. etc. I have had loose stools every now and then, but obviously nothing has come of that either. I'm trying to remind myself that I *knew* I was going to go over (what with my family history and also statistically, since this is my first). Also, I'm trying to tell myself that every night when I go to bed still pregnant that I'm now one day closer to having my baby. Still doesn't stop me from hoping that there's some truth to this "full moon" business though.
post #22 of 38
10/13/08 at 7:24pm
Anyone else feel like baby will NEVER come, or is it just me? I honestly don't think she'll ever come. I felt like this with ds. I know it's silly, obviously she's going to have to come eventually.. but my irrational side can't seem to process that and so I sit here cranky know she'll 'never' come. I'm even getting ANGRY because others due the same time or after me have had theirs/are having theirs! How ridiculous!!! And I'm not even 'due' yet. I'm having such an emotional day; I'm so cranky, super irritable & very angry. I want to scream and yell and kick and throw things. Really mature, eh? I hate feeling like this.
post #23 of 38
10/13/08 at 7:32pm
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Originally Posted by mkmb129 View Post
Anyone else feel like baby will NEVER come, or is it just me? I honestly don't think she'll ever come. I felt like this with ds. I know it's silly, obviously she's going to have to come eventually.. but my irrational side can't seem to process that and so I sit here cranky know she'll 'never' come. I'm even getting ANGRY because others due the same time or after me have had theirs/are having theirs! How ridiculous!!! And I'm not even 'due' yet. I'm having such an emotional day; I'm so cranky, super irritable & very angry. I want to scream and yell and kick and throw things. Really mature, eh? I hate feeling like this.

Yes yes this baby is never coming. I am convinced. It is an awful feeling.

Please let it end soon!
post #24 of 38
10/13/08 at 9:23pm
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Originally Posted by mkmb129 View Post
Anyone else feel like baby will NEVER come, or is it just me? I honestly don't think she'll ever come. I felt like this with ds. I know it's silly, obviously she's going to have to come eventually.. but my irrational side can't seem to process that and so I sit here cranky know she'll 'never' come. I'm even getting ANGRY because others due the same time or after me have had theirs/are having theirs! How ridiculous!!! And I'm not even 'due' yet. I'm having such an emotional day; I'm so cranky, super irritable & very angry. I want to scream and yell and kick and throw things. Really mature, eh? I hate feeling like this.
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post #25 of 38
10/13/08 at 9:29pm
Today is my due date. I was optimistic I wouldn't be too far off from my due date. We shall see what happens. She's gotta come out eventually.
post #26 of 38
10/15/08 at 5:53pm
If it weren't for the ultrasounds and hearing the heartbeat so many times, I'd be convinced that it's actually a watermelon growing in my belly! I had an appt. today and the doctor said that the baby was super low but my cervix wasn't effaced or dilated at all.

I'm 39 weeks on Friday, and the doctor has no problem waiting til 42 weeks, I'm just REALLY READY to not be pregnant anymore! I'd also like him to come a little sooner because they think he is about 8 and a half lbs right now, and while I know that my body can deal with a big baby, it makes me a little nervous. I'm still working though, so anytime after Saturday, he is welcome to make his entrance.
post #27 of 38
10/15/08 at 6:39pm
hmmmm has anyone heard of babies NEVER COMING OUT??? I think my little one is in it for the long haul. Hopefully I'll have a babe by Christmas!!
post #28 of 38
10/15/08 at 6:52pm
I hate that I've told countless women that no one has ever stayed pregnant forever. I swear if someone tells ME that I'll scream!

I guess I just never envisioned getting to my due date, why I have no idea, but maybe b/c my Mom went early with all of us. I've still got 9 days till my edd... and then I could quite possibly go over. That seems like forever!!! I just keep telling myself that everyday I *don't* go into labor is one more day closer to when I do!
post #29 of 38
10/15/08 at 6:59pm
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I just keep telling myself that everyday I *don't* go into labor is one more day closer to when I do!
Me too. Not sure it's doing any good though.
post #30 of 38
10/15/08 at 7:01pm
Anyone else go through periods of impatientness and crankiness, then happy and content to keep on truckin'? I swear every 10mins I switch how I feel about 'still' being pregnant! I still feel like she'll never come, even though I know that's ridiculous, but sometimes I'm perfectly okay with it, others not. The days I keep busy I'm much better. Today I washed my couch cushion covers, vaccumed the couch & livingroom, did lots of laundry, dishes, changed our bed clothes, straightened up a few other little things, went outside with ds and so I didn't feel much of those extreme feelings. I guess the key is to just keep busy, eh?
post #31 of 38
10/15/08 at 7:13pm
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Originally Posted by mkmb129 View Post
Anyone else go through periods of impatientness and crankiness, then happy and content to keep on truckin'? I swear every 10mins I switch how I feel about 'still' being pregnant! I still feel like she'll never come, even though I know that's ridiculous, but sometimes I'm perfectly okay with it, others not. The days I keep busy I'm much better. Today I washed my couch cushion covers, vaccumed the couch & livingroom, did lots of laundry, dishes, changed our bed clothes, straightened up a few other little things, went outside with ds and so I didn't feel much of those extreme feelings. I guess the key is to just keep busy, eh?
Yes, exactly. My feelings change on a whim and keeping busy and being around people are the only things that help. My emotions are so done with this pregnancy and yet I still feel like I will be pregnant forever. Don't get it.
post #32 of 38
10/15/08 at 8:13pm
I'm only 37 weeks, I don't feel close at all. The stupid thing is that if this was PMS I'd get AF and be fine again in a few days... meh! Obviously the end result will be much better

I was having such an emotional day yesterday. I had a mw appt in the afternoon and I was fighting tears the entire time. DH starts a new job on Monday and it hit me on the drive over that if this baby doesn't arrive this week, I'm going to be on my own. He can leave for the birth, but he can't take any other time off, and I really need him home the first few days to help us adjust because we have no one to help us. DH opened his mouth and said I was feeling overdue (total garbage, there is a big difference between being ready and feeling overdue lol) and the mw started giving me a lecture about how it could be another month... I'm perfectly aware of that... they must have thought I had a huge attitude problem yesterday ... I just couldn't explain anything without bursting into tears so I said barely anything all appt.
post #33 of 38
10/15/08 at 8:59pm
Bella! I know what you mean about needing Dh to take time off after the birth... but for us it's the opposite. If this LO comes before it's due date than Dh will probably not be able to take any time off for a few weeks due to work deadlines. So while I'm totally done and want my baby here... I'm also wanting s/he to wait till the roof is on this stupid house!

mkmb129 - my moods definitely swing around how busy a day I've had!!! So I'm trying to stay busy!
post #34 of 38
10/15/08 at 9:04pm
I am 39w2d and this thread completely sums it up for me.:
I feel agro, itchy (still waiting on bloodwork results for cholestasis), annoyed, heavy, flushed, nauseated, nervous and am becoming a pill to be around that is if I am not crying.
My MW did check me yesterday and said my cervix is shortening, is soft and is dilated a fingertip. *sigh*
Big hugs to us all...:
post #35 of 38
10/15/08 at 9:25pm
i'm not due for another 9 days but don't feel like it's going to happen any time before that at least. havent lost any mucous plug at all and haven't been having regular BHs for a while. i still really want beaker to come on halloween, so i'm happy to wait it out i havent allowed any cervical checks yet either, and wont until i go over due.
post #36 of 38
10/17/08 at 2:27pm
Thread Starter 
argh. Has anyone here had their baby yet? Can you give the rest of us some hope? Give us a sign!!!!
post #37 of 38
10/17/08 at 4:46pm
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argh. Has anyone here had their baby yet? Can you give the rest of us some hope? Give us a sign!!!!
No. I do have my 42 week appointment and sonogram scheduled for next week though. Sigh. Really REALLY hoping I get to cancel it. This weekend would be perfect for baby-birthing, I think.
post #38 of 38
10/17/08 at 6:22pm
Yeah, geez Lee, hurry up! I'm still waiting over here for you to give birth first!
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