oy, I'm probably totally going to miss being pregnant again once this little guy is born, but oh boy do I want him to come out. I am just bored now, lol....and in pain. I have his room all done (though the chances of us actually using it is like slim to none, lol), all his daipers are bought, I have bought so many clothes I don't know what to do with them all (and yet I'm still scared I'm going to run out), all my house "chores" are done, like sewing curtains and painting etc, now it's just time to wait........... most of this pregnancy has zoomed by, but now it seems like everything has come to a massive halt! And figures...it's when the heartburn, the swollen, aching feet, the raw, knawing pain in my right side, and the sleepless nights are the worse, lol Anyone have any tips on making the time go by a little faster.......... Oh, and I did have one question...we were talking about going overdue the other day at my shared care class with our midwife. apparently the way they deal with women who go over due is: wait until 41 weeks, when an induction is offered. If the woman turns that down, then at 41.4 weeks, another offer is made. You can wait 2 more days, and then you are transfered to an OB in the city and can't have your baby at the hospital here. I do NOT want an induction, and above all, I do NOT want to go to the city. We discussed some possible things to do for not going overdue, but I was wondering if anyone else had any other ideas? (besides sex, lol)
Wow, fastest pregnancy, ever....I wish you good baby vibes and so glad the circ problem is over...(I hope)
I am the queen of being overdue. I've tried bumpy car rides, caster oil, sex, long walks. Nothing worked with any of mine. They came when they were good and ready to. My first was nine days overdue. My daughter was 27 days overdue. Even my last one was 10 days overdue. None of mine came ontime. Back then they didn't induce you so my babies just came when they were ready. from what I've heard, lots of sex, cuddling, and nipple stimulation are all supposed to help. I agree with the PP, your pregnancy seemed to go by super quick. Good luck and speedy, easy baby birthing vibes going your way. Kathi
I wish inductions weren't thrown around so much. Maybe you can print some articles on research indicating the placenta does not deteriorate as originally thought and show your midwives? I came from a birth last year nearly a month overdue. The baby was fine, nursed like a champ, no issues with the birth. And the placenta was well and good, even though the mama smoked.
I would take it one day at a time. Meditate on birth starting everyday, talk to the baby about the process. Warm you both up to it. Besides that, research research research. Talk with your midwives. Tell them your thoughts and see if they'll make an exception if you do things like Non-stress tests, everyday checkups, fetal kick charts, etc.
I sympathize with how painful it is at the end. My last pregnancy hurt me so bad the last couple of months, I was miserable and so so tired all the time. It was such a relief to get her out and I was glad they took her two weeks early. Wish I had some advice about going overdue. I hope you go early so you don't have to deal with it and get to have him with the midwives. Good luck and take care of yourself these last few weeks!
Hey, I feel like the last time I was on here you were just announcing you were pregnant! lol. Good luck getting through these last few weeks! I know they are sooo slow and uncomfortable. As for going overdue, I was 10 days overdue with landon and I tried EVERYTHING to get him out on my own. nothing worked. I wouldn't worry about it too much right now though. I'm sure it will all be fine, and even if it does get down to that point I think you could ask them to make an exception as hippyfreek said. Good luck!
unfortenately, I asked the midwife today, and she was explaining how that is shared care's policy. They gave us handouts explaining why and what, etc I'm going to see what I can do if it does happen...sometimes if its actually happening to you, then people change their minds. After 41 weeks, they do offer to sweep the membranes, and give you 2 other methods of induction...I can not remember for the life of me what they are called, but I know one is like a tampon you instert and wait a few hours to see if anything happens. Once you have reached 41 and a half weeks, they do fetal monotoring every day. Then, like I said, if you turn down that last induction with pitocin, then you're transfered to the city with an OB. Goody. I got some awesome news today, though. There's a girl in my shared care class who went to a birthing class a few weeks ago and there were a bunch of student doulas there that all need to get 4-5 births in before they can get their certificates. She gave me their number! This is a $700 service for FREE!!!!!!!!! yey! So even if I do have to go to the city, at least I'll have that! The shitty news...I got some kinda nast cold...I feel like shit. BUT, I got the SAME thing 2 days before I had Lea Lea. *fingers majorly crossed* lol! One girl in our class who was due on the 17th of this month had her baby on the 24th. Lucky girl, lol! It was so awesome to see the little baby in our meeting today and hear her tell her birth story. I can't wait even MORE now! lol I'm trying to enjoy these last few days with him being in me....but it's so HARD, lol! I am swollen to the nines and my weight seems to have a mind of it's own all of a sudden....I only gained 9-10 pounds the whole pregnancy (which was perfect since I started the pregnancy at 179 and am only 5'2), and now in the last month, I put on another 7. But I think it's mainly cuz I'm so swollen and my belly suddenly sprouted! lol Speaking of that...i remembered that holly said she wanted to see some belly pics. There's one at the bottom of this post. I need to get some more taken before he's born...this is the only one I have!.....man do I ever have that pregnancy face....my cheeks are double the size they normally are...and I look like a chipmunk when I'm NOT pregnant, lol
Aww, cute belly!! Hang in there, I remember being in the same position last year, now my baby girl will turn 1 in two weeks Try to remember that you will not be pregnant forever, before you know it, you'll be holding your baby, then you'll blink and he'll be 1! That is wonderful about the doula!!
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk! Every day, go for a walk for at least an hour, it doesn't have to be a fast walk, a nice leisurely stroll works fine, too, in the evenings when it's cooler so you don't get overheated.
