37 weeks......

I feel depressed.. I have gone to l&d a couple of times due to contractions, but everytime it seems to be false labor.. Its horrible..
I would like to have babies please.. I never thought that i would even make it to 37 weeks...
I guess i shoudl be happy that i made it to this milestone.. but i am in pain and i generally dont feel good...
I know it will happen but it just feels like its never going to happen.. i dont want to have to wait until 39 weeks.. I will go NUTS!!!

For those of you who did make it past 37 weeks... how did you do it? any words of encouragement??

Thanks..

 

I was literally just thinking: I wonder who is the furthest along on this board right now. It might be you, Ashley!

FWIW, my instinct is that I will go until 38 weeks. Just a gut feeling, so I could be way off base. Time will tell.

Anyway, you're doing a great job! Keep baking, and they'll be here before you know it...

 

I KNOW this may not help you, but I WISH I could have gone to 37 weeks (or more).

I too was extremely uncomfortable and in constant pain when I did deliver them (at 35W4D). But that happened due to my developing pre-eclampsia.

Ryan had to stay in the special care nursery for 3 weeks, Colin for 2 weeks. And I really don't think that would have happened if they could have stayed in me longer.

So please just remember; each day those babies are in you is one day better for THEM.

 

QUOTE(tgbmomofthree @ Aug 20 2007, 04:51 PM) [snapback]373109[/snapback]
I was literally just thinking: I wonder who is the furthest along on this board right now. It might be you, Ashley!

I think it is me too.. And i think that is part of my depression..

 

QUOTE(Stellaluna @ Aug 20 2007, 08:00 PM) [snapback]373117[/snapback]
I KNOW this may not help you, but I WISH I could have gone to 37 weeks (or more).
So please just remember; each day those babies are in you is one day better for THEM.



I totally agree. Take it from someone whose babies came way too early, I would have LOVED to carry my babies that long.

I was told for every day you stay pregnant that is 3 less days in the NICU for the baby. So everyday makes a difference. I'm sorry you are so uncomfortable, it will be over soon.

 

QUOTE(AshleyLD @ Aug 20 2007, 08:05 PM) [snapback]373121[/snapback]
I think it is me too.. And i think that is part of my depression..



Don't feel depressed about this, that is quite an accomplishment. You should feel proud!

 

Ashley, I know you are miserable right now, but you should be EXTREMELY proud of yourself! What an accomplishment to make it beyond 37 weeks! I delivered right at 37 weeks because of my BP. Hang in there girl. GREAT JOB!! :hug99:

 

OK, I delivered by scheduled c-section at 39 weeks. Yup, 39. And I delivered in August, so I know at least sort of, what you are going through. It stinks, but it really is better for your babies. Mine only had some jaundice, and they were better off for being as cooked as they were. And I chose to go to 39 weeks because my main doctor was on vacation the week before my surgery, and I REALLY wanted her to deliver them. I never had contractions until the day of my surgery, so the only time I went to L&D was for non stress tests.

I know it's August, and it's hot. I felt like a beached whale from about 35 weeks on. I wasn't allowed to do much, but at least I wasn't on bed rest. You are very lucky to have made it this far, although it may not feel that way right now. It will be over soon, and then all the waiting won't feel so bad. I promise - really, it won't. Good luck! :love0028:

 

:clapping: You are so close! Take it one day at a time. I made it to my scheduled c-section at 38 weeks. I was miserable the last two weeks. The longer they 'bake' the more chance of you bringing them home with you! KEep up the good work! You are doing awesome momma!

 

I know it seems like each day is dragging right now but you are doing a great job. I delivered at 37 weeks. The boys were just right under 6 lbs. I wished I would've gone a little longer b/c it was amazing that once they hit 7+lbs they started sleeping longer stretches. Just keep telling yourself that the longer you go, the bigger they will be!!!

 

I really thought the whole pregnancy I would have the babies before Thanksgiving, but they were happy where they were, I guess. They I was induced at 38.5 weeks and probably would have gone at least until 39 weeks if I hadn't been. I didn't have any contractions on my own and was only at 1 or 2 cm when I went in. I had a pretty uneventful pregnancy though and worked until Thanksgiving. They were born the Wed. after. In the end, even though it did get pretty uncomfortable, I'm soo glad I was able to carry them that long. They were 6lbs 2oz each and had NO problems. They came home with me in 2 days.

The extra time you are carrying them will be soo very worth it. Hang in there and good luck!

 

HUGS..I remember those days. I was 39 weeks and 1 day pregnant when I finally delievered vaginally...after being induced. I was in labor for 14 hours...and the girls were 26 mins apart.

I couldnt walk..sit down..lay down..sleep..eat..use the bathroom. I was miserable..and sickly feeling too. I remember the doctor telling me to walk around the block..I got about 2 houses away and sat down on the ground and cried. My husband had to practically drag me home. I was getting depressed..and just the miserable feeling of being pregnant set in.

I am thankful I went so long. I dont regret it at all. My girls were born healthy..and we had no NICU time. We all went home 2 days after I gave birth..and I LOVED their delivery. I would go through it all over again..just that way if I could.

It will be a fading memory soon enough..really try to enjoy having the babies with you..and try to get some rest. IN a couple of weeks..you might wish you were pregnant still. LOL

I know after about 3 weeks of never sleeping..I wished I was still pregnant...and uncomfortable..just to get some alone time..and rest. LOL

HUGS

Brandy

 

39 weeks exactly and they had to be forcibly evicted because my blood pressure wasn't cooperating and they were content staying put.

It was mid-September and hot & humid and I was swollen beyond belief -- I swear I thought the skin on my feet might split open. I stayed in the air conditioning as much as possible. I had so much I wanted to get done around the house but simply climbing the stairs took the wind out of me so mostly I sat around watching junk TV and waiting for the boys to decide they were done (I hadn't found TS yet). It was boring and I wanted to move on to the next stage but I also wanted them as ready as possible so I just took it day by day, hour by hour. It's a mental challenge, no doubt, but you can do this! You won't be pregnant forever, at least

 

you're almost there!!! you're so lucky to be cooking them this long, try to think of it that way! :Clap: :hug99:

 

you're an inspiration to me and probably other women on this board who aren't as far along as you that you CAN get to 37 weeks and further! i am sure it's uncomfortable and you're ready, but i think it's great you've been able to keep them in this long.

 

QUOTE(missusbecker @ Aug 20 2007, 09:10 PM) [snapback]373280[/snapback]
you're an inspiration to me and probably other women on this board who aren't as far along as you that you CAN get to 37 weeks and further! i am sure it's uncomfortable and you're ready, but i think it's great you've been able to keep them in this long.


I wholeheartedly agree with this! You are doing terrific and I for one am SO proud of you! I know you're uncomfortable now, but just think how proud you'll be when those two healthy, perfect babies finally make their arrival! Just to know that YOU did it...that's really an accomplishment. Hang in there just a bit longer.

Hugs!

 

QUOTE(missusbecker @ Aug 20 2007, 07:10 PM) [snapback]373280[/snapback]
you're an inspiration to me and probably other women on this board who aren't as far along as you that you CAN get to 37 weeks and further! i am sure it's uncomfortable and you're ready, but i think it's great you've been able to keep them in this long.

Awwww.. thank you!!! Thats so nice!

And i am proud of myself.. I am just soooooo ready.. Even my Dad is ready.. Its funny..

 

The best words of encouragement I have for you is that you really are ALMOST DONE! At the VERY most you will go 3 weeks, but I bet your doc wont let you go past 39, right? So, TWO WEEKS!! Thats it!! You are an awesome baby baker and you should be SO PROUD of yourself, I know all your TS friends are proud of you!! WAY TO GO! I am looking forward to hearing your birth story VERY SOON!! :hug99: Make your DH rub you and just *try* to relax!!!

 

I'm right here with you, girl! Let's hope that one of us get some relief soon!

Looking forward to hearing about your babies!!! Yes, you should definitely try to send your DD to the grandparents if you can, it is SUCH a blessing!!!

Take care of yourself and pamper yourself in any way possible!!!

 

You are doing a great job!! It will be over soon.

I too thought I was ready. That was until I walked into the hospital and they told me that I was having the c-section....then I wanted to go home. I was only 36wks and didn't want them out til at least 37. I was also depressed about it for about a week afterwards and kept thinking that I should of still been pregnant. My girls are so tiny too....I was hoping for them to be bigger, but Claire was no longer getting the nutrients she needed from me so it was time...very scary though.

You do forget about the way you felt. I already forget how big I was. I didn't realize how swollen my legs/feet were til the swelling was completely gone. I still look at my feet and legs and think I have chicken legs now.

It will be over soon...you are almost there even though it doesn't feel like it. Great job!

April

 

QUOTE(AshleyLD @ Aug 20 2007, 06:49 PM) [snapback]373107[/snapback]
I feel depressed.. I have gone to l&d a couple of times due to contractions, but everytime it seems to be false labor.. Its horrible..
I would like to have babies please.. I never thought that i would even make it to 37 weeks...
I guess i shoudl be happy that i made it to this milestone.. but i am in pain and i generally dont feel good...
I know it will happen but it just feels like its never going to happen.. i dont want to have to wait until 39 weeks.. I will go NUTS!!!

For those of you who did make it past 37 weeks... how did you do it? any words of encouragement??

Thanks..


Lots of pillows, tylenol, heating pads and support!!! I was admitted twice during my preg for preterm, they stopped it both times that did not include the many visits to L&D triage to find I was only 1 cm dilated. A friend of mine passed me a little saying that sorta helped a great deal- "This too shall pass" I never thought I would make it this far or even have to be induced at 38 1/2 weeks either (scheduled Wednesday!!). Whatever keeps these babies out of the NICU will so be worth all the pain and discomforts we face now. I hope this helps a little. Hang in there-you will be amazed at what you can handle.

 

I've talked to a few women in my multiples group who went 38-38-1/2 weeks. I want to be one of those women. You ARE an inspiration. It's quite an accomplishment :Clap:.

 

You are an inspiration to me. I hope to go as long as possible. I cannot fathom the discomfort you have because I am feeling lousy half the time now. Having entered my last trimester I am trying to use my marathon training to help me out. We will feel ousy, we will want to stop, we will crawl in pain internally but the finish is very special and unique. Hang in there and try to think in decending order, you only have 2 and half weeks left, you made it 37!!!! If you really want inspiration ask for a tour of the NICU to remind yourself everyday in you keeps them a day (or three) out of there. I hope this helps. You are an amazing pillar of strength right now.

 

At that time, I felt big and very uncomfortable, now I feel proud. Proud for making it that far (I was induced at 38w2d) and delivering two big (7lbs11oz and 7lbs10oz), average singleton size, and healthy babies very easily (vaginally).

Hang in there, it will be worth it!

 

you are doing great!!!

I had my babies via c/s at 37wks 5 days.. so clearly I would have gone longer, since i wasn't in labor at the time of my c/s... then again my baby A was transverse... I do think that pressure on your cervix does make a difference in terms of when you go into labor.

At just before 38 weeks my babies came out at 5lbs15oz and 5lbs 11 oz... I was really, really glad that I didn't have them earlier. I came very, very close to having them at 35 weeks b/c of ctx that were due to dehydration from the stomach bug. And I just can't imagine how small they would have been at 35 weeks. As it stood, my babies were each just over 5lbs a week after they were born. That seemed incredibly small compared to my 8lb firstborn. Just take it one day at a time...do whatever you can do that you find most enjoyable. Maybe you and dh can have a date night... stay in if you are too uncomfortable to go out... rent a movie...just do something special. Try to put your frustration to good use... either get to work on extra baby preparations or focus your energy on pampering yourself. Those babies will be here sooner than you realize!

 

QUOTE(HeyThere @ Aug 21 2007, 01:18 AM) [snapback]373376[/snapback]
The best words of encouragement I have for you is that you really are ALMOST DONE! At the VERY most you will go 3 weeks, but I bet your doc wont let you go past 39, right? So, TWO WEEKS!! Thats it!! You are an awesome baby baker and you should be SO PROUD of yourself, I know all your TS friends are proud of you!! WAY TO GO! I am looking forward to hearing your birth story VERY SOON!! :hug99: Make your DH rub you and just *try* to relax!!!



Very well said! You can totally hang on another 2 weeks. Crank up the a/c, put your feet up, have a HUGE ice cream cone, and know that your babies are coming soon! You're doing great!

 

QUOTE(SilvrHeart @ Aug 24 2007, 09:39 AM) [snapback]378477[/snapback]
Very well said! You can totally hang on another 2 weeks. Crank up the a/c, put your feet up, have a HUGE ice cream cone, and know that your babies are coming soon! You're doing great!



Thank you ladies for all the encouragement.. and i would LOVE an icecream cone... but GD has taken over.. I just like it when DH is home.. He works 15 hours a day 6 days a week.. i get lonely even though i have my DD. Its just not the same...

 

I went to 38wk. I know you are miserable but try to hang in there. I agree with pp that in a few weeks you will be wishing that you were still pg so you could rest.