37Weeks and Ready

I know the feeling except I'm a day past my due date & dying to have this lil boy outta me just cause I can't wait to see him. I loved being pregnant... barely had any morning sickness...absolutely no false labor contractions just lately been feeling his little butt and a foot now & then pushing on my ribs. nothings helping me either, I just have to wait it out another week if we doesnt come by the 17th they are inducing me on the 18th

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I know the feeling except I'm a day past my due date & dying to have this lil boy outta me just cause I can't wait to see him. I loved being pregnant... barely had any morning sickness...absolutely no false labor contractions just lately been feeling his little butt and a foot now & then pushing on my ribs. nothings helping me either, I just have to wait it out another week if we doesnt come by the 17th they are inducing me on the 18th

Honey, if you're anything like me, your only option is to wait it out :( ... I tried every trick in the book, literally, and nothing worked. I was miserable until the end. I was induced the day before my due date... 4 days before Christmas. I feel your pain mama!! I had asked questions about keeping my sanity during those last, super long weeks... if you click on me you can view the questions I've asked... maybe some of the answers that didn't work for me might help you! Hang in there!!

you have three more weeks. Don't stress. The baby will come when he or she is ready. Some people are early some people are late. Most people are not 3 weeks early have patience. There isn't much more you can do.

Don't rush it. Wait as long as you can. My son was late and they were going to induce so I tried all the different natural ways of inducing like you've listed but I also put hot compresses on my nipples to activate the oxytocin. BUT, please be patient. Your body is getting ready, when he comes, time won't seem like it had passed as long. Enjoy your time with him in your belly. This is a very special time! Congratulations!

I would enjoy those last few weeks of being PG. It is the last time that you and your hubby will be alone. I know that it is uncomfortable, but it is best for baby to stay in as long as he can. Babies that are closer to their due date are usually more alert, breastfeed better, and have less risk of complications at birth. I also had contractions from my 7month on with my 2nd PG. It is your body starting to prepare for labor. I had my first son 1 day after his due date and my 2nd son came 2 weeks early. I can see a big difference in their development in these very early months. Good Luck!

Dear R., I am sure you are anxious but your baby will come when he is ready. It may sound funny but when you feel like washing floors and ironing shirts it will be almost time. My good wishes for a healthy baby and an easy delivery! Grandma Mary (mom of 5)

Braxton Hicks contractions are common in the third trimester. You do know that a typical pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, right? (Give or take 2 weeks if you are not certain about the time of conception) If you go over 40 weeks or if your Dr feels your child is under some stress, they may recommend inducing labor. That last month is uncomfortable to get through. Almost every mother I've ever talked with wishes pregnancy was 8 months instead of 9 months long. (Be glad you are not an elephant - they are pregnant for 22 months and baby elephants weigh about 200 lbs at birth.) The last month the baby is putting on weight and their lungs are preparing for life in the outside world. Enjoy being the pregnant princess for a little while longer. Once that baby comes, they seem to get all the attention and it's one reason Moms often feel a little let down once it's all over.

try some spicy food and food w/beans... ie give yourself gas! i ate arab food the day my daughterr was born and my water broke before contractions (but i was 40 weeks 2 days) good luck

I don't recommend trying any of the home remedies to induce, like castor oil and such, just in case you get those suggestions. I have heard horror stories. But my mom does swear by eating italian for bringing on labor. Don't know why, but she says it worked for her. That one I would try, but not any of the other stuff. Sex and walking are great, and you wont be doing much of either pretty soon, so enjoy them. I would also suggest that you get some meal planning done. Do a bunch of make ahead and freeze type dinners. You will be so glad you did, I wish I had done so. I did go early, and didn't have a single thing ready.

I agree with Christine. Nothing you can do, really. When your baby is ready, he'll let you know. Don't go trying to force something. Just be patient and relax. Your little one will be with you before you know it. Enjoy the time you have now with your hubby. Once that little bundle of joy gets here, you're not going to have much time to yourself. Other than to sleep. LOL

Do things you won't be able to do after the baby gets here. Rent a movie and watch the whole thing - you can take breaks for the potty, but remember that it may be a year or two before you watch a whole movie in one sitting! Get a manicure/pedicure. Get a massage. Go shopping - it is much harder to shop when you have all the baby paraphenalia with you. Read a good book - take a bath or a long shower. Enjoy being able to go potty by yourself (my son is 3 1/2 and I wonder if I will ever potty alone again!). Find some Mommy and Me activities to do after the baby comes, look at your city and at your hospital for ideas. It is easier to make phone calls to find out times/locations before the baby arrives than after. Collect take out and delivery menus from all restaurants in your general vicinity - you'll be glad to have them after the baby gets here and you realize you've gone all day without a shower, are still not dressed and everything you have in your house to eat is frozen!

Keep in mind that an estimated due date (EDD) is just that - 50% of babies come before and 50% come after! I went 42 weeks with my son - and ended in a failed induction followed by an emergency c-section. Don't be too upset if you go past your due date. As long as you and your baby are both doing well, the best place for him to be is inside of his mommy.

Best wishes! C.

The things that you're doing are not working because your baby is not ready to be born. If he was ready, you'd go into labor. Despite what might be popular belief right now, 37 weeks is NOT the new 40. You should not expect to give birth before your due date, especially with your first baby. There have been numerous articles in recent months, about how many babies born before 39 weeks are actually "late term preemies" = meaning lung development is not actually complete.
I would suggest not trying to kick start your labor and simply waiting for your baby to finish the growth and development that he needs.

Enjoy your last few weeks. Take this time to slow down and connect with your little one. I know it's hard, you're huge and the anticipation is a killer but find peace in the fact that your body and baby knows when it's time (your baby may need those extra days for stronger lung developement). My friend was just like you. As the days passed she got more and more anxious and I believe it led to her c-section. Her experience really rang with me and I just thought I would say a few words to encourage you to revel in the fact that you are still pregnant. Go out to a movie, dinner, do those things you won't be doing for the next several months :) All the best!

I would not try to go early. 40 weeks is just right. Research has indicated that babies that are delivered even a few weeks earlier have a higher rate of respiratory and other problems. Every day in the womb brings changes. Your body and your baby are wise. Let them take the lead. Use the time to nurture yourself with some prenatal yoga to help prepare for labor and delivery. Do not rush through this precious time. I know it's hard to wait; both mine were late and it was so tough. But you will never get this time back. Good luck.