Daily chat thread~October 18

[myrmom]

Ugh another sleepless night..

I have been having extreamly mild contractions since 6pm and they are driving me crazy cuz I keep wondering are they going to get stronger...is this it...so of course I can't sleep.

I never had this pre labour with my other boys and it is taking a toll on me...I want to be able to sleep but can't seem to fall asleep...lying there isn't helping, getting up and walking around isn't helping. I tried relaxing music and nothing.

Hope everyone else is cozy in their beds or in the real throws of labour.

[Mamja]

Well, I've been up for a while with fussy DD...who is one month old today! In fact, one month ago at this very moment I was holding her in my arms for the first time while being stitched up.

[mkmb129]

I'm sorry that you ladies didn't sleep well either.

I was awoken sometime between 2 and 3 with some pretty hardcore pains. Slept on and off, so they seemed more like constant pains without breaks, but I guess that's just because I was kinda waking up during the pain, but falling back asleep during the rests. Finally around 3:30 I couldn't sleep anymore and got up. Thinking for sure this is it (but of course doubting it in the back of my mind). Don't ya know after an hour or so they got less intense??? Still came 5-10mins apart. Even fell asleep through them, waking up periodically with them, they were still there at 7:30 when I woke up again. Just woke up (8:30) and nothing! This is BS, let me tell you! So, I was cranky yesterday, mourning my edd.. and after this morning I'm sure I'm going to be a wee bit crankier. I'm officially 'post-dates' as well. And I feel that at this rate she's never going to come out! This starting and stopping crap is just not fair, especially when they hurt like these did!

[Skrimpy]

Good morning ladies! I'm sorry so many are losing sleep!

I actually slept well last night and got to sleep in due to DH herding kids downstairs and requiring they enjoy "quiet" activities

I'm 39 weeks today and planning to do a good grocery/household supply stocking trip in a little bit. Then we're going Boppy shopping, lol! Feeling like my LO will certainly go to term and maybe post dates and at least for the moment feeling peaceful about that DH is supposed to set up the birth tub tonight for us to do a test run and I'm looking forward to that

[audsma]

Still pregnant. I may have been to my last farmer's market for a while this morning, although I have visions of going there with baby in my Moby sooner rather than later after delivery.

I kept waking up last night with pressure convincing me my water was about to break. It was an unsound sleep for quite a while, especially since my rib got worse last night.

Happy Saturday, mamas!

[NDFanatik]

I'm here... Still pregnant. 3 days til my due date. Nothing at all since my 14 hours of contractions yesterday. Been an emotional trainwreck and been breaking down in tears at random moments. My mom's keeping my son through the weekend so I can get my emotions in check so yay. But yeah... I'm just blah today. Trying to keep my mind off of things and relax as much as I can.

Hope you ladies are having a better day than I am... Sending out lots of labor vibes!!

[myrmom]

Amy Lynn we sound like we are in the same boat.....I had over 14 hours of contractions last night as well...and I am also an emotional train wreck. Luckily my inlaws have the boys for the day and dh is home with me.

[carolina~mom2be]

just wanted to send hugs to all of you mommas that are having trouble sleeping!!! DD just decided to lay down for a nap so I'm finally able to check in. I'm not feeling much in the way of labor. I just checked myself and I'm at 3 cm.....I haven't had my BH contractions as often as I used to....I felt baby kicking a little while ago, so that was reassuring....i just want to know when I'm actually going to go into labor. I guess my dates were really off

[selena_ski]

so i am also in the boat of not sleeping well, After spending the night in prodermal labor, i took some sleeping meds so i could go to bed, i kept on waking up, some with terrible heartburn, some with contrax. Although they have nearly stopped now that it is day and DD is awake. I am ready to get the baby out already. I have no idea how moms do this for days.

I am in that spot where i am unsure if i want to actively encourage or discourage them. I am wondering if baby is in a bad postion, because i feel very uncomfortable in a lot of positions, i really can only tailor sit, or sit on the birthing ball.

[Amber Lion]

Hi ladies... just a quick check in to say I'm still pregnant and doing good today! Slept great and for a long time last night and had hardly any hip pain... all due to Dh giving me an awesome massage before bed! Today he took some really nice pics of me in lieu of a "maternity shoot" and I think they turned out awesome - I posted 2 in the belly pic thread. We're gonna try some nekkid ones later today, but I probably won't be posting those.

[mkmb129]

I had a good day today! I went to stitch n bitch since it may be the last time I get to go for a while, and has some nice adult conversation! And a super nice lady who I only recall meeting once had an outfit for the baby for me! She saw it and thought of me (or the baby!) and got it.. without even knowing me! How sweet is that? It's really made my day. Not too many people seem to be terribly excited about this baby, and to have someone I don't know think about me like that is just so sweet, makes me kinda teary! Anyway, it's adorable & I can't wait for the baby to come so she can wear it!

[lee1203]

Still pregnant. Still annoyed at still being pregnant. The husbandperson is off at a bachelor party most of the day (putt-putt, bowling, dinner) and I'm quite bored. Also frustrated, because the wedding that the bachelor party is for is a week from today, and I'm afraid that if I don't have this baby and SOON then I'm going to be in no shape to go, physically. Well, unless I'm still pregnant, which is looking more and more likely, as I have NO signs of impending labor. I think I need an attitude adjustment. Maybe I should treat myself to a nice dinner out. And then come home the long way. There are LOTS of less-than-maintained streets around here.

[Skrimpy]

More s for all you mamas who feel tired and crummy!

[janasmama]

i was just popping into the ddc to see if orchideZ had posted an announcement yet but i guess not....

[Bella Catalina]

I'm still here, but I think I will be the last one left anyway

I woke up at 2:15 this morning with a killer contraction and of course I allowed myself to get hopeful, but nada. And then I was up for at least an hour afterwards. Gotta love insomnia! I started using EPO last night. I just don't think the baby is low enough to help my cervix dilate further... I really want this baby to engage but have no idea how to encourage it... maybe I should try walking up and down the stairs in our parking garage!