Overdue Mommas Check In Here

[ThePalindromicOne]

Okay okay so I'm only 1 day overdue, but we all knew the day would come that some of us would be baking past our due dates.  So let's here it:
1)  How far along are you?
2)  FTM?  STM?  TTM?
3)  Are you doing anything to try and get labor going?
4)  ANY signs of impending labor?
5)  What are your feels?
6)  Induction plans on the books?

[ThePalindromicOne]

1) How far along are you? - 40w1d

2) FTM? STM? TTM? - FTM

3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? - Pineapple, Sex, Walking, RRL tea (for ute strength), Nipple Stimulation, 2 attempts at membrane sweeping (1 more on Monday, maybe another on Friday), ordered the something with jalapenos last night, spend a good amount of time on an exercise ball

4) ANY signs of impending labor? - Nah, I get some pretty awesome BH and occasional cramps, but nothing particularly painful or timeable

5) What are your feels? - If I was feeling worse, I would be more annoyed, but I actually feeling relatively good (helps that I'm maternity leave already) so I can't really complain. I also feel somewhat lucky to NOT have a reason to induce early - it seems way more common than I thought it was! Up until a few days ago I actually wasn't ready to share this little guy with anyone else, he's my little buddy! But now I think I'm ready to share him. I'd REALLY like to avoid an induction.

6) Induction plans on the books? - Will be evaluated on June 12th, if cervix looks favorable, I'll start my induction with Pitocin on June 14th am (41w2d), otherwise I'll go in for cervadil on June 13th pm (41w1d)

[sugarkissed]

Right here with you ThePalindromicOne,

1) How far along are you? - 40w1d

2) FTM? STM? TTM? - STM, and I went to 41w6d with my first so I'm trying to prepare for that reality again.

3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? - I've been drinking raspberry leaf tea for weeks, walking miles every single day, bouncing on the yoga ball, sex, pineapple, spicy food.... my babies just love my womb! Haha.

4) ANY signs of impending labor? - Nada.

5) What are your feels? - Today I'm actually doing alright, but earlier in the week I was pretty upset. I'm trying for a VBAC so I'd love to avoid an induction if at all possible since that's what led to my csection the first time. I just keep reminding myself to enjoy these days with DD before the chaos of 2U2 begins.

6) Induction plans on the books? - No idea yet. My OB was on vacation this week (great timing!) so I don't have another appointment until the 12th, at which point we'll probably figure out a game plan. I hope that I don't make it to that appointment!

[mcp6286]

I'm not overdue, but I had to LOL as I read your posts because I'm sitting here eating a huge bowl of pineapple, blissfully unaware as a FTM that it's been known to start labor. Good luck ladies...thinking of you all and hoping you're snuggling your babies soon!

[disney815]

1) one day overdue... Bleh

2) third time mama! But all my kiddos are late. It's because I feed them so well in there, they don't want to come out!

3) I got my membranes stripped and am starting to loose my plug, and we will go walking shortly. As for the other big one... Sex... NOPE. Not going to happen. Sorry hubs.

5) I'm nervous right now about every feeling I have. I'm starting to leak a ton from my milk jugs, and every time I go to the bathroom and see bloody mucus, it freaks me out, even though I know it's normal!

6) induction scheduled for Monday. Tomorrow I go In for 2 rounds of cytotec to thin out my cervix. I'm hoping with all the mucus I'm having, it means I'm thinning out naturally and I won't have to do this other stuff.

Good luck to all mamas, and to all my overdue mamas, we can do it!

[disney815]

Jun 6, 2015 14:07:46 GMT -5 Joolschweets said:

Yay for this thread!

1) Only 1 day. Tho i thought my EDD was today until a few weeks ago when my OB kept saying the 5th. Who knows. I don't think she can read her own notes. Lol.

2) FTM

3) I'm not a massive believer that anything works if baby isn't ready.
Having said that, bollocks to it, I'm doing it anyway...RRL tea, pineapple, hiking, birthing ball, squats...the only thing I haven't tried is sex. DH is still not buying into it and just laughs at my pathetic attempts to woo him. Tbh, everything is so bloody uncomfortable its prob for the best.

4) A bit of mucous plug but nothing to get excited about. Other than that a few sporadic, non-painful contrax. So, not on the cards this weekend I feel!

5) Oh the feels. Ive been a bit of a mess since my last appt, feeling a bit like my body isnt doing what it should, that I'll never go into labour on my own etc But today I turned a bit of a corner and am trying to enjoy the last few days of pregnancy. My colds on its way out and I'm feeling pretty good aside from the normal 40 week discomfort. I just wish people around me would stop saying stupid things about him being late b/c that's what makes me more irritable!

6) Next appt is Thurs 11th and we'll start planning induction. She said it could be as soon as the next day. However, I know how that dept works and that sounds pretty unlikely. It worries me slightly that she estimated him to be close to 9lbs by now so im concerned just how long theyre going to leave me...Attack of the giant baby!!

All you fed up overdue moms, our time will come soon!!

I'm the same with #5 totally- I've tried to stop being bummed and am trying to enjoy it... How's that working out for you? Lol because for me... Not so much haha

[billyhorrible]

1) How far along are you? 40+4
2) FTM? STM? TTM? STM
3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? Yoga ball, walking/running (3 miles Tuesday, 2 miles Wednesday, 1 mile Friday), nipple stimulation, tons of spicy foods. 
4) ANY signs of impending labor?  For weeks.  Contractions since May 23, dilated, effaced, lost my entire mucous plug last weekend, spotting, kid's head is almost hanging out, strong contractions all day yesterday from 2am until I went to bed, nausea, rectal pressure, I have no membranes to strip........
5) What are your feels?  Beyond exhausted.  The contractions wear me out.  I'm also emotionally drained from thinking every day would be the day.  Everyone is shocked I haven't had the baby yet, including my doctor. 
6) Induction plans on the books? Thursday

[veggiemo]

Thank you ThePalindromicOne!

1. 40 weeks 2 days

2. STM-DS came quickly with no issue at 39 weeks.

3. Sex, drinking raspberry tea, got a pedicure, walking and staying "active" (took DS to an ice cream social last night and to another outdoor festival type thing today), spicy food and nipple stim. Wishing and Hoping.

4. I got nothing. No contractions, no discharge what-so-ever, no cramps, no pelvic pressure. Zero.

5. Depressed. Is there such a thing as prepartum depression? Because I have it. I don't want to be induced and I don't want a c-section. And my baby isn't dropping and doc says one of the reasons can be because baby could be too big to drop, so now I'm freaking out that I'm going to go through this whole induction process for nothing.

6. Tuesday at Noon. Starting with a cervical balloon, then drugs to follow.

[tatersalad]

I just have to say I'm liking all these in sympathy because I went a week over due date with baby #1. I feel all your pain and am terrified I'll have to struggle past due date again.

[ombradellarosa]

Bless you ThePalindromicOne for making this thread. It hadn't occurred to me to do it and I've been feeling so alone! My due date buddies from the Monday Ticker Change thread have already had their babies so I'm the most overdue here It's nice to see I'm not really alone and we can sympathise with each other.
1) How far along are you? 40+6
2) FTM
3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? I have been eating a little fresh pineapple here and there and some spicy stuff. I sit on my yoga ball a lot. We have had sex a couple of times. I'm not very committed to making labour happen, I guess. Everything feels like too much trouble. DH remembered I wanted raspberry leaf tea and brought me some after work. He is just the sweetest. My membranes were swept when I was at the hospital on Friday--without my prior knowledge or permission. Idk how to feel about that.
4) ANY signs of impending labor? Friday early morning I had timeable, regular, intense contractions and I was about ready to go to the hospital. As it turns out, I was not in fact in labour. I have lost a good deal of my mucous plug and I am having contractions still, but they are mild and sporadic. I feel further away than I did a few days ago. I know from my NST/BPP/cervical exam Friday that baby is at -1 station, I am 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced.
5) What are your feels? As of my talk with DH's OB uncle, much better. I was feeling worn down and ready to give in to the inevitable induction. Frustrated with my body because I kept feeling like labour was starting and it wasn't. Emotionally a wreck because people had been telling me I would know when I was in labour and it was messing with my head. He fixed all of that and I feel a lot better now. I'm content to wait and I have plenty to do in the meantime!
6) Induction plans on the books? I'm scheduled for an induction first thing tomorrow but I'm cancelling it and it feels liberating. I didn't want to be induced because I'm afraid it will lead to a c-section. Now I feel empowered to stand up for myself and not be bullied into it. I'm nervous about the OB's reaction though. He said he wouldn't let me go past 41 weeks. He can't legally force me to have an induction, but I'm afraid he might be able to refuse to deliver me.

[Deleted]

Just stopping in to lend my support to overdue mommas. 3 of my best friends babies were born overdue. My friends last 2 were born at 42 weeks and 41 weeks 5 days. Then another friend at 41 weeks 2 days. None of them were even large babies they just all liked their cozy little home too much!

Just wanted to let you know that either way you will all be holding your babies VERY VERY soon so just hang in there!!

[carolyngrace]

Jun 7, 2015 7:31:21 GMT -5 ombradellarosa said:

Bless you ThePalindromicOne for making this thread. It hadn't occurred to me to do it and I've been feeling so alone! My due date buddies from the Monday Ticker Change thread have already had their babies so I'm the most overdue here It's nice to see I'm not really alone and we can sympathise with each other.
1) How far along are you? 40+6
2) FTM
3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? I have been eating a little fresh pineapple here and there and some spicy stuff. I sit on my yoga ball a lot. We have had sex a couple of times. I'm not very committed to making labour happen, I guess. Everything feels like too much trouble. DH remembered I wanted raspberry leaf tea and brought me some after work. He is just the sweetest. My membranes were swept when I was at the hospital on Friday--without my prior knowledge or permission. Idk how to feel about that.
4) ANY signs of impending labor? Friday early morning I had timeable, regular, intense contractions and I was about ready to go to the hospital. As it turns out, I was not in fact in labour. I have lost a good deal of my mucous plug and I am having contractions still, but they are mild and sporadic. I feel further away than I did a few days ago. I know from my NST/BPP/cervical exam Friday that baby is at -1 station, I am 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced.
5) What are your feels? As of my talk with DH's OB uncle, much better. I was feeling worn down and ready to give in to the inevitable induction. Frustrated with my body because I kept feeling like labour was starting and it wasn't. Emotionally a wreck because people had been telling me I would know when I was in labour and it was messing with my head. He fixed all of that and I feel a lot better now. I'm content to wait and I have plenty to do in the meantime!
6) Induction plans on the books? I'm scheduled for an induction first thing tomorrow but I'm cancelling it and it feels liberating. I didn't want to be induced because I'm afraid it will lead to a c-section. Now I feel empowered to stand up for myself and not be bullied into it. I'm nervous about the OB's reaction though. He said he wouldn't let me go past 41 weeks. He can't legally force me to have an induction, but I'm afraid he might be able to refuse to deliver me.

Thinking of you, due date buddy! Way to stand up for yourself with the induction. I hope your doctor gets on board. Sounds like your body is doing a whole lot if preparation, and when it's ready you will likely have a really good L&D.

Hope you can continue to ignore the unhelpful advice (like you'll just know when you're in real labor) and listen to yourself and your body! You'll have your lo before you know it.

[Deleted]

Jun 7, 2015 11:45:05 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

Jun 7, 2015 7:31:21 GMT -5 ombradellarosa said:

Bless you ThePalindromicOne for making this thread. It hadn't occurred to me to do it and I've been feeling so alone! My due date buddies from the Monday Ticker Change thread have already had their babies so I'm the most overdue here It's nice to see I'm not really alone and we can sympathise with each other.
1) How far along are you? 40+6
2) FTM
3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? I have been eating a little fresh pineapple here and there and some spicy stuff. I sit on my yoga ball a lot. We have had sex a couple of times. I'm not very committed to making labour happen, I guess. Everything feels like too much trouble. DH remembered I wanted raspberry leaf tea and brought me some after work. He is just the sweetest. My membranes were swept when I was at the hospital on Friday--without my prior knowledge or permission. Idk how to feel about that.
4) ANY signs of impending labor? Friday early morning I had timeable, regular, intense contractions and I was about ready to go to the hospital. As it turns out, I was not in fact in labour. I have lost a good deal of my mucous plug and I am having contractions still, but they are mild and sporadic. I feel further away than I did a few days ago. I know from my NST/BPP/cervical exam Friday that baby is at -1 station, I am 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced.
5) What are your feels? As of my talk with DH's OB uncle, much better. I was feeling worn down and ready to give in to the inevitable induction. Frustrated with my body because I kept feeling like labour was starting and it wasn't. Emotionally a wreck because people had been telling me I would know when I was in labour and it was messing with my head. He fixed all of that and I feel a lot better now. I'm content to wait and I have plenty to do in the meantime!
6) Induction plans on the books? I'm scheduled for an induction first thing tomorrow but I'm cancelling it and it feels liberating. I didn't want to be induced because I'm afraid it will lead to a c-section. Now I feel empowered to stand up for myself and not be bullied into it. I'm nervous about the OB's reaction though. He said he wouldn't let me go past 41 weeks. He can't legally force me to have an induction, but I'm afraid he might be able to refuse to deliver me.

Thinking of you, due date buddy! Way to stand up for yourself with the induction. I hope your doctor gets on board. Sounds like your body is doing a whole lot if preparation, and when it's ready you will likely have a really good L&D.

Hope you can continue to ignore the unhelpful advice (like you'll just know when you're in real labor) and listen to yourself and your body! You'll have your lo before you know it.

My doctor tried to schedule one with me 3 times to the point where the office just called me directly to schedule. Kept just saying nope nope nope. But then I wasn't overdue I was at 39 weeks at the time.

[veggiemo]

ombradellarosa
I have been thinking of canceling mine as well-it's scheduled for Tuesday. I go between worrying obsessively about the baby (cord accident, placenta issue) and wanting to just get him/her out, to wanting my body to figure it out on its own. It did it once before so why isn't it doing it again? I can't make peace with a decision. I'm really struggling with this.

[ombradellarosa]

Jun 7, 2015 13:27:44 GMT -5 veggiemo said:

ombradellarosa
I have been thinking of canceling mine as well-it's scheduled for Tuesday. I go between worrying obsessively about the baby (cord accident, placenta issue) and wanting to just get him/her out, to wanting my body to figure it out on its own. It did it once before so why isn't it doing it again? I can't make peace with a decision. I'm really struggling with this.

Well I decided to postpone mine til midweek and I felt hugely relieved. And then last night I started labor. Not sold on if it's the real deal now the sun is coming up and the contractions are going the wrong direction :/ but I still recommend waiting it out so long as you and baby are doing well. Deciding to do that seriously melted me into a puddle of relief. 

[billyhorrible]

Jun 8, 2015 8:04:18 GMT -5 ombradellarosa said:

Jun 7, 2015 13:27:44 GMT -5 veggiemo said:

ombradellarosa
I have been thinking of canceling mine as well-it's scheduled for Tuesday. I go between worrying obsessively about the baby (cord accident, placenta issue) and wanting to just get him/her out, to wanting my body to figure it out on its own. It did it once before so why isn't it doing it again? I can't make peace with a decision. I'm really struggling with this.

Well I decided to postpone mine til midweek and I felt hugely relieved. And then last night I started labor. Not sold on if it's the real deal now the sun is coming up and the contractions are going the wrong direction :/ but I still recommend waiting it out so long as you and baby are doing well. Deciding to do that seriously melted me into a puddle of relief. 

Friday Wegrowsheep and I were having the same contractions and she actually went into labor. Today it's you and I, which is a pretty good sign you'll be having a baby today. (It's never me)

[ombradellarosa]

Jun 8, 2015 8:14:14 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

Jun 8, 2015 8:04:18 GMT -5 ombradellarosa said:

Well I decided to postpone mine til midweek and I felt hugely relieved. And then last night I started labor. Not sold on if it's the real deal now the sun is coming up and the contractions are going the wrong direction :/ but I still recommend waiting it out so long as you and baby are doing well. Deciding to do that seriously melted me into a puddle of relief. 

Friday Wegrowsheep and I were having the same contractions and she actually went into labor. Today it's you and I, which is a pretty good sign you'll be having a baby today. (It's never me)

Don't say that billyhorrible! I believe in you! 

[billyhorrible]

Jun 8, 2015 8:18:56 GMT -5 ombradellarosa said:

Jun 8, 2015 8:14:14 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

Friday Wegrowsheep and I were having the same contractions and she actually went into labor. Today it's you and I, which is a pretty good sign you'll be having a baby today. (It's never me)

Don't say that billyhorrible! I believe in you! 

Dude, as I often tell my husband - it looks like I'm never wrong!  I'm so glad things are progressing for you.  Good luck today!

[silv3rlining]

1)  How far along are you? 40+1
2)  FTM?  STM?  TTM? STM
3)  Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? Not so much anymore. Membranes stripped last Tues. We've DTD 4 or more times a week the last 2-3 weeks, walking as much as I can (weather has sucked), some exercise ball, etc. I decided to stop trying.
4)  ANY signs of impending labor? Last week yes, but not much going on now...
5)  What are your feels? Physically I feel fine. Mentally I'm just ready to meet her. But also nervous how DS is going to do. So I'm trying to soak up everything I can with him. Is this the last bedtime before baby, last nap snuggle, etc.
6)  Induction plans on the books? Tentatively weds is there are openings at the hospital. I have an appt tomorrow

[beersandweirs]

1) How far along are you?
40w+1
2) FTM? STM? TTM?
FTM
3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going?
We had sex a couple of times, and I have been walking a lot and bouncing on the yoga ball.
4) ANY signs of impending labor?
It's really hard for me to tell, I have been having BH for like months now, so any time I have a contraction, I wonder if it is the real thing. I also may have started to lose my mucus plug, but I am not positive (and not like that really means much, anyway).
5) What are your feels?
Just ready for her to be here and to meet her! I feel lucky though, that I have had a relatively easy pregnancy, and I still feel physically pretty good.
6) Induction plans on the books?
Nothing planned yet, I don't think my midwives start to look into that kind of stuff until early 41 weeks, but we may discuss it some at this next appointment on Wednesday.

[Girlymama79]

I go here now this surprises me since this is my third and have never made it to my due date before.

1) How far along are you? 40w 1d

2) FTM? STM? TTM? 3rd time mom

3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? Sex, and I road the tractor for hours the other day, but the bumpiness only made me tired.

4) ANY signs of impending labor? Prodromal labor every evening but nothing real

5) What are your feels? Tired and anxious

6) Induction plans on the books? Nope. My appt is Thursday with an ultra sound and non stress test. I'm sure it will be scheduled then.

[sugarkissed]

I STILL go here. I was really hoping to have moved on by now. Haha. At least I know for sure that I'll have a baby within the next week now.

My due date buddies ThePalindromicOne, Joolschweets, any news from you ladies yet?! Hopefully you are snuggling your babies!!

[veggiemo]

I still go here too! 41 weeks today. Looks like my re-scheduled induction will be going forward tomorrow But I'm feeling OK and coming to terms with it, which is a lot more than I can say I felt on Tuesday. Good luck ladies!

[sugarkissed]

Good luck tomorrow veggiemo!

I have an appointment with my OB tomorrow so we'll be scheduling an induction or RCS as well. At least an end date is in sight!

[ThePalindromicOne]

Jun 11, 2015 10:10:54 GMT -5 Joolschweets said:

Jun 11, 2015 9:25:28 GMT -5 sugarkissed said:

I STILL go here. I was really hoping to have moved on by now. Haha. At least I know for sure that I'll have a baby within the next week now.

My due date buddies ThePalindromicOne, Joolschweets, any news from you ladies yet?! Hopefully you are snuggling your babies!!

Still reporting for duty! Had a bad day/night of contractions and back pain but they never became regular enough! By this am they weren't so much contractions as constant back pain and cramps (and still are now). I'm not happy about it. If you'd asked me at 1am, I'd have sworn it was labour but then...pfft! Nothing! Dr's appt this afternoon, I'm dreading hearing I'm still not dilating (I know that's going to be the case!) but at least will have an induction date to focus on.

How are you holding up? Keep hanging in there, very soon we'll be moving on out of the overdue club!! And you're right, HAS to be less than a week now. Lol!

sugarkissed and Joolschweets... my dear due date buddies - keep hanging in there, your LOs will be here soon. Baby PalindromicOne/asutherl arrived on the scene Monday at 40w3d. Birth story to follow when I've got a free hand

[Girlymama79]

I had a dr appt today. Ultra sound and non stress test. Baby is good but I'm only dilated to 3 which has been the status for 3 appts now. Induction scheduled for Tuesday at 41+1. Tuesday feels like forever away and I have exactly zero hope that I will go I to labor on my own.

[billyhorrible]

Jun 11, 2015 19:21:31 GMT -5 Girlymama79 said:

I had a dr appt today. Ultra sound and non stress test. Baby is good but I'm only dilated to 3 which has been the status for 3 appts now. Induction scheduled for Tuesday at 41+1. Tuesday feels like forever away and I have exactly zero hope that I will go I to labor on my own.

Take heart. I had pretty much come to terms with the fact that I would be having my induction at 41+2 and then I went into labor at 41 exactly.

[sugarkissed]

Congratulations ThePalindromicOne!!! So happy for you!

billyhorrible, you've given me hope of going into labour tomorrow... haha here's wishing.

[tatersalad]

Jun 11, 2015 23:19:33 GMT -5 Joolschweets said:

Congrats @thepalindromicone !

Update - had an appt today and have finally moved to 3cm! Yay?! She did a sweep this afternoon and I've had steady 5-7 minute contrax ever since. Finally caved and went to L&D for monitoring and all was good but of course was still only 3cm so was sent home (yes, thank you dear eye-rolling, patronizing nurse, I'm aware that FTMs just have no idea when they're in labour). Cue total meltdown in car, tears etc

So here I am, still contracting, still with zero clue, feeling like a dummy and 41 weeks pregnant. Induction is planned for Saturday...but let's hope we don't get there! Its getting rough!

Sending you all the delivery dust today!

[apollo11235]

I guess I go here now...

1) How far along are you? 40w3d
2) FTM? STM? TTM? FTM
3) Are you doing anything to try and get labor going? Lots of long, brisk walks, sex, bouncing on the birth ball, basically all the things. I even ate a wing covered in sauce that was basically pureed habaneros yesterday. Ew.
4) ANY signs of impending labor? I had a ton of contractions on Monday, but apparently that meant nothing. Baby was still high at Monday's appointment (cervix was also closed, soft, 50% effaced), but last night I checked and was pretty sure baby was finally engaged, so yay! (?)
5) What are your feels? I'm so impatient right now, like getting really discouraged that this still isn't happening. Trying to remind myself I'll be meeting my baby in the next week either way, but the midwife we like is on call this weekend, so we're really hoping this shit gets started ASAP.
6) Induction plans on the books? Not yet, we'll talk about it if I make it to my appointment Tuesday. Should be next Friday or Saturday if it happens.