August Moms

[KKD]

I just wanted to do a check-in to see how everyone is doing now that most of us are full-term (or almost).

How are you feeling? Any progress? ARE YOU READY?!



I am still feeling pretty good. Being VERY pregnant during the summer hasn't been as bad as I thought it was going to be. My biggest complaints are upper back pain and restlessness/insomnia (which is not helped by the fact that we just switched DD2 into her big girl room with DD1, so one or both of them have been up four or five times a night, in addition to the multiple times I wake up on my own and can't fall back asleep).

As of 36 weeks, I am 1cm dilated and 70% effaced, which means absolutely nothing to me considering I was that way for four weeks with DD2 and still ended up a week overdue. I remember thinking that there was no way I'd go overdue a second time and being so disappointed when I did, so this time I am keeping myself fully prepared to go overdue again. At the same time I am trying to wrap up any loose ends as quickly as possible just in case this baby decides to surprise us.

Last week I was so stressed thinking of all we still had to do to get ready for the baby, but after a very productive weekend, I am feeling much better about that. We had the girls' new furniture painted and moved that into their big girl room, which meant we could finally move DD2 out of the crib and into her big girl bed. I also sorted through six bins of girl baby clothes (ours and my nieces) and have a laundry basket full of gender neutral clothes to wash in case this baby is a boy, and I'll also wash some of the warmer weather girl clothes. The last big thing we need to do is install the infant car seat, but by now we're pros at it. :)



How about you?

[cincodemayo]

I'm due the 25th of August. Up until this weekend I have been very firmly in the camp of expecting and wanting him to come September 1st. After this weekend though I'm totally changing my mind.

I haven't had any dilation checks so I have no idea if I've progressed. At 33 weeks they told me to expect a big baby based on u/s. I'm now getting scared of delivering a 9-10 lb baby. eeek.

I'm just overall tired of being uncomfortable and tired of going to work. The heat hasn't bothered me much and I have had no heartburn. But sitting sucks, laying sucks, standing sucks, and walking sucks, lol. If I could have this baby by say, August 21st that would be awesome!!

This weekend we did finish buying stuff on our registries so we are completely set. We just have last minute packing and cleaning todo!

[SallySparrow]

Assuming she comes on time...lol

I am exhausted. I was awake more than I slept last night, between peeing, leg cramps, my hips aching, and my own snoring waking me up.

Dr. hasn't checked my cervix yet...he says he usually doesn't check until 38 weeks unless I just want him to, because it's painful and doesn't necessarily mean anything.

Nursery is ready. I am ready. DH still hopes she's a day late so they share a birthday. lol

And I'm ready to be off work. Working until she gets here was bad, although unavoidable, idea.

[blindyswife]

I am sooo ready. With L, I was patient and not in a hurry for his arrival. He was five days overdue. no biggie. This time, as far as I'm concerned, the babe can decide to come RIGHT NOW and that would be okay.

I decline cervical checks until I'm 40 weeks because they're useless. So no idea what's going on down there.

Oh and I don't know if I mentioned it here yet or not, but we do have an official eviction date. If I don't go into labor on my own before the 16th (40w1d), I'll be having a repeat c/s. I had been really hoping for a vbac, but in the last couple months I'm more and more okay with whatever happens. Just gimme my baby!

[winecheery]

September edd popping in this thread to wish you all luck these last few weeks! I am excited to see the next crop of babies on this board!

[Velar Fricative]

Another September EDD popping in to wish everyone luck and can't wait to see news/pictures! And lots of Team Green babies this month so I'm excited to see what you end up having!

[halfpint]

I'm over it! I really hope this kid comes on time:)

No real signs of impending labor, though - just general feelings of pelvic discomfort and lower back pain. My feet look like Mama June's from Honey Boo Boo by the end of the day, minus the forklift toe.

I could use the rest of this week to make sure all my ducks are in a row at work, but otherwise, I'm ready to get out of here and have a baby.

[KKD]

Happy due date, Maud! I hope that baby comes soon!

I was a week or more overdue with both of my girls and never was even given the option of having my membranes swept.

[snickers]

I'm so excited for all of you! You are so close!

[littlemisschatty]

I am 38 weeks today and so very ready to be un-pregnant. I went to the doc today bc I had a tinge of pink and some mucus the past few days and some mild contractions (I am uncomfortable though). No dilation, a little effacement, but I was kinda hoping they would tell me to go to L&D. Put a fork in me, I am DONE!!!

This is my last week of work, but going fo work is the absolute last thing I want to do. I just don't want to burn any PTO if I dont have to. I might have to suck it up until Friday.

[thejackpot]

Another Sept edd wanting to wish all of you the best during these last few days/weeks. I can't wait to hear the updates and birth stories. Hope the rest of the way is as comfy as possible

[mswax]

I'm happily enjoying my 1 week old baby!

[sweetpea508]

Due August 24th. I feel totally ready sometimes but not ready at all also. I'm huge and its been in the 100s outside and so I've been stuck inside/absolutely miserable when I have to go out. I'm ready to meet the little man and see what life is like with him here. But at the same time, I don't feel as prepared as I should be. Right now he is posterior and I'm working like hell to have him rotate. I don't know how much he weighs and I haven't had a cervical check because they said they tend to wait til right at your due date for that stuff. Because of his position and my family history, me thinks this one will end up a September baby anyways.

[mswax]

Aug 5, 2013 10:58:48 GMT -5 blindyswife said:

I am sooo ready. With L, I was patient and not in a hurry for his arrival. He was five days overdue. no biggie. This time, as far as I'm concerned, the babe can decide to come RIGHT NOW and that would be okay.

I decline cervical checks until I'm 40 weeks because they're useless. So no idea what's going on down there.

Oh and I don't know if I mentioned it here yet or not, but we do have an official eviction date. If I don't go into labor on my own before the 16th (40w1d), I'll be having a repeat c/s. I had been really hoping for a vbac, but in the last couple months I'm more and more okay with whatever happens. Just gimme my baby!

I don't know if it's what finally did the trick, but I started taking EPO vaginally 3 days before DS3 was born, and DH and I had sex with lots of nipple stimulation the night before. I feel like that really got things going! (Sorry if that's tmi).

[blindyswife]

Aug 6, 2013 8:15:38 GMT -5 mswax said:

Aug 5, 2013 10:58:48 GMT -5 blindyswife said:

I am sooo ready. With L, I was patient and not in a hurry for his arrival. He was five days overdue. no biggie. This time, as far as I'm concerned, the babe can decide to come RIGHT NOW and that would be okay.

I decline cervical checks until I'm 40 weeks because they're useless. So no idea what's going on down there.

Oh and I don't know if I mentioned it here yet or not, but we do have an official eviction date. If I don't go into labor on my own before the 16th (40w1d), I'll be having a repeat c/s. I had been really hoping for a vbac, but in the last couple months I'm more and more okay with whatever happens. Just gimme my baby!

I don't know if it's what finally did the trick, but I started taking EPO vaginally 3 days before DS3 was born, and DH and I had sex with lots of nipple stimulation the night before. I feel like that really got things going! (Sorry if that's tmi).

Psh, nothing is too TMI for me.  
I'd be willing to do EPO, but sex is off the table for me. Not only is every position awkward and uncomfortable, but I also am SO not in the mood for any kind of intimate activity. Hands off. lol. I've been trying to do more walking than usual, so maybe that'll help too. This weekend would be a perfect time to arrive, so I've been giving baby some pep talks, too.

[halfpint]

Aug 6, 2013 9:12:11 GMT -5 swizz said:

Aug 6, 2013 8:15:38 GMT -5 mswax said:

I don't know if it's what finally did the trick, but I started taking EPO vaginally 3 days before DS3 was born, and DH and I had sex with lots of nipple stimulation the night before. I feel like that really got things going! (Sorry if that's tmi).

Our doula is apparently a big fan of nipple stimulation, lol.

Yes!  We got about a 15 minute chat on nipple stimulation at our last doula visit, it may have been slightly awkward.  I guess it's super effective at releasing those hormones!

[cincodemayo]

hahaha, i was just telling my H this last night. It doesn't sound the least bit appealing to me right now. (the nipple stimulation, I mean) My boobs hurt!

[blindyswife]

Okay okay. Tell me more on the nipple stimulation. If I just tweedle my nips while I watch TV tonight, is that all I need to do? Do I need to do it for a certain amount of time? Should I be aggressive or is gentle okay? Lol. These questions feel ridiculous but I'm seriously asking! 

( swizz halfpint)

[halfpint]

Ok, ours went all into how it needs to feel good, and it's more that connection with your H that releases the oxytocin (which is what pitocin is the synthetic version of) - I've never really been big on it either, especially lately, but I'll give it a shot if I get to 40 weeks +. It's basically about the physical, lovey-connection with your H, and there's a connection between your nips and your uterus. So....she gave us some suggestions (cue the awkward bit), but I think it's all down to what actually feels good to you?

[blindyswife]

Well shit. All of this involves being lovey which is the last thing on my mind right now. Haha. My poor H. I suppose I'm willing to give it a whirl though.

And hmm.... If opening our openings, a la making out, is supposed to help... I wonder if giving a BJ has the same effect? How bad do I want this baby to come this weekend??

[mswax]

I think sitting on the couch twiddling will still do something. In fact, I did that in the hospital when things started to slow down.