Super emotional at the end of pregnancy? venting

[rugbywife]

Totally normal. I am sorry.

[mlt]

Can you ask them to induce you for a VBAC? That's what my MFM did and it went well. I don't think I would have ever gone into labor on my own.

[Deleted]

Completely normal. I had a total meltdown 2 days before I went into labor with DD2 because I showed up at a friend's house all flustered about having had trouble getting DD1 out the door, and she said "And you only have one!" (she had 3 at the time) and I absolutely lost it. Cried for at least an hour. And I do not cry.

Hugs. I hope this means your hormones are getting their ducks in a row to get this process going like it did for me.

[Deleted]

Totally normal!

[gibbinator]

Totally normal. The couple weeks before your due date and even worse after it passes. I hope you get that nice, easy, unicorn baby soon!

[turtlegirl]

I never cried, but I was super stressed and just frustrated and worn down at the end of dd's pregnancy. It was a hard realization to come to that despite having 3 kids I'd never go into labor on my own and have to be induced every time. And have blood platelet issues or blood pressure issues every time.

So I vote totally normal.

[zeewifeandmama]

Ugh yeah, totally normal. I'm sorry ::: hugs :::

[gibbinator]

You know, petulant child is a really good description. I spent the 10 days after my due date feeling like the simplest misstep on the part of anyone around me would cause a tantrum.

[Muddled]

I was up all night crying the night before my induction was originally scheduled.

I was also irrationally upset at the fact that I suddenly needed maternity clothes for cooler weather, which I didn't need the week of Muy due date.

So, yeah.

[countthestars]

Sounds normal. Hugs!! I hope she comes soon!

[sjh722]

Totally normal. Especially once I got past the point that DD1 had been born. I cried alllll the time.

[water*drop]

Normal, but it sucks. I cannot even count the number of meltdowns I had during the last 1.5 weeks of my pregnancy with DS.

[humpforfree]

Sorry will they not induce AT ALL, or if you make progress will they? I ended up with one of the two more conservative doctors for my delivery and she doesn't induce for VBAC, but she did strip my membranes when I got there and let me walk for an hour. I dilated like an extra half centimeter and she called it progress, stripped membranes 2x more (ow) and let me wait to see what happened. Then based on tiny bits of progress she started the pitocin at 2 and suuuuuuuper slowly upped it after seeing how the baby reacted to it. So, labor took like 24 hours, but it was a super super slow induction.

[humpforfree]

Oct 11, 2015 18:35:22 GMT -5 @starry said:

Oct 11, 2015 18:33:58 GMT -5 humpforfree said:

Sorry will they not induce AT ALL, or if you make progress will they? I ended up with one of the two more conservative doctors for my delivery and she doesn't induce for VBAC, but she did strip my membranes when I got there and let me walk for an hour. I dilated like an extra half centimeter and she called it progress, stripped membranes 2x more (ow) and let me wait to see what happened. Then based on tiny bits of progress she started the pitocin at 2 and suuuuuuuper slowly upped it after seeing how the baby reacted to it. So, labor took like 24 hours, but it was a super super slow induction.

I don't really know the logistics. They are willing to strip my membranes, I know that. 

Do you still regret your VBAC?

Yeah, I showed up at the hospital expecting a csection and especially once the Ob said she doesn't induce. Then.. she did. Lol.
Ugh I go back and forth on the VBAC vs CS. Immediately after I hurt so much more than after my CS. BUT it was so nice being able to walk right away, eat & drink, catheter out, and I reacted a lot better to the epidural than the spinal. The last week or so I've started to get delivery amnesia and thinking that vaginal wasn't so bad and thinking about the positives, and that if I did that again it is supposed to be easier since E already paved the way. Lol. The last couple of days I am back on the CS train. I'm still so sore and can't stand or walk for very long. I just want to go on a freaking walk in the awesome weather! I'm still taking pain meds & was off them and walking at this point with the CS. Also, I think they might have been able to clean me out pretty well with the CS? Like, I was done bleeding within 2 weeks and I am still bleeding pretty decently. Another annoying thing.

[Deleted]

Normal. I had to restrain myself from punching my doctor at my 40wk appt when he was all la-de-da about me going another week. I got in the car and sobbed hysterically.

[ringstrue]

Hugs. I say cry away. You are stressed and overwhelmed- don't hold that in.

[statlerwaldorf]

Oh I have been there. I went 11 days past due with ds. My practice also wouldn't induce and I really didn't want another c-section. I ended up having to schedule a rcs and my water broke while I was getting ready that morning. I cried on my last appointment when I wasn't the slightest bit dilated. I might still hold a grudge on all of the posters who were due after me and kept having their babies before me. It was my turn assholes! Lol

[holly116]

I just want to give you a big hug. All of this (waves arms in the air) is emotional. The going from one to two kids, the impending birth and uncertainty around it, the newborn stage, the seeing your older child with your new one, the wanting to kill your DH and everyone else immediately post partum (what, just me?) all of it is reason enough to cry. So just let it wash over you. It's going to happen, the way you want it to or not. But you're going to get through it. And we'll all be here on the Internet emotionally, and you know I'll just be there in any capacity that you need me to be since I'm local.

Have a good cry, do whatever the fuck you need to in the next few days/weeks. (((Hugs@starry)))

[Saudade]

@starry I'm so sorry. It's rough

Did try check you at your last appt? You could ask your bishop score. It is helpful. I would then start your own methods of induction: walking, squatting, bouncing on a yoga ball, nipple stimulation(lots). And see if it gets things moving. That way you can hopefully get a better experience and a baby faster!!!!

[teatimefor2]

Totally normal. The night before both boys were born we were up past midnight because I was an emotionally mess. DS1 was inducted unexpectedly due to an infection found at my doctors appointment. Is your OB against membrane stripping? Mine did mine for DS2 two days in a row and I was in labor three hours later on day two. I was an emotional mess because DS1's birth was hard on me.

[anna7602]

I was an emotional mess at the end of my pregnancy. I remember going to my acupuncturist and asking for a treatment "not to get the baby out but just to make me not feel like such a crazy person." She did her thing and then reco'd I get a really good massage, especially in the neck and shoulders, where all my tension was.

I was also told, I think by my doula (), to "face my fears" and try to logically think through all te scenarios I was so afraid of- giving birth in a cab, not being able to have anyone come watch DD in time, DH missing the birth, etc. this didn't work and only gave me more anxiety the more I thought about what I feared!

[Muddled]

Oct 11, 2015 19:10:26 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

I might still hold a grudge on all of the posters who were due after me and kept having their babies before me. It was my turn assholes! Lol

I might have been pissed at these people as well. IRL too.

@starry, it's a good thing you are still pregnant so that we can continue to be friends. You have my permission to deliver now.

[brandienee]

Ugh. Cry away. It's stressful. I was a mess. My dad was here, my MIL was here. I was 41 weeks by the time DS came. My OB was threatening induction or c-section if I didn't have the baby by the date of my appointment.

Freaking pregnancy, man. I am not eager to get back to it any time soon.

Hugs. I hope that things happen for you soon. Like tonight.

[laurenh]

I also vote totally normal. The end of pregnancy gives you way too much time to think about very emotional things and it is a lot to handle. Sending you hugs and wishes that baby decides it is time to make her exit soon!

[Deleted]

Omg YES. Last pregnancy was totally different but this one by week 39 DH said "you better have this baby soon because I don't think I can deal with your hormones another week" lol.

[longtimenopost]

Hugs. I was totally there. My doc was actually willing to induce my VBAC if I was somewhat dilated, but I expected a c/s if I didn't go into labor on my own. I also went much longer than we thought I would. I ended up going into labor 5 days before deadline, but I was an anxious mess. All the false labor didn't help! Sending labor vibes!!

[Deleted]

I'm sorry @starry. I really hope you have a peaceful, dream baby newborn experience this time around. 

[crazygame]

I'm sorry. I know you have been anxious about this. I hope you get a great sleeper out of this.