Hi, just a quick post to let you know I am still knocked up. In fact, I've decided today that I will be pregnant forever. This baby is just way too comfortable in there and has decided to live in my womb for the rest of it's life. I just hope that my skin can stretch enough as it grows into adulthood. It would have been nice to meet it and see what he/she looked like - but that ain't going to happen.
Earlier today I tried an old parenting trick but it didn't work. I watched Fiddler on the Roof and sang badly along with it hoping that it would embarrass the little one enough that it would just want to come out. Certainly got some contractions going, but that was a no-go. So today, I am going to turn to an old trick my grandmother and mother used to use: catholic guilt. I'll start with, if you really love your mama, you would do the right thing. And you know what the right thing is, riiiiight? I might as well start practicing now anyway.
When I last talked to my mom, she said that this little person is probably waiting until everyone is fast asleep, at work or completely unavailable. It likely wants a very quiet and uneventful entrance into the world. No party allowed! I have to agree with her. Even though we don't plan on calling anyone until after it is born: I get the feeling it's going to doubly make sure that there is no audience whatsoever and sneak in stealthily during the night. Bo and I will wake up and it will just be lying in the bassinet. Or it will just play it safe and stay in there forever.
I've had an easy pregnancy. People will ask me over the phone or email to ask if I am "just done" or "miserable," and I actually feel great. And then they see me in person and they are surprised I am still standing, bending, moving, breathing even. Yesterday, I had a woman ask me if I was going to find out the gender of the baby. It occurred to me that she didn't realize I was full-term and when she and others ask when I am due, I have just a little too much fun telling them "six days ago." Then they ask if I've had contractions yet and I'll tell them, "oh, I am having them right now." I've been having them on and off for weeks but boy oh boy! The looks on their faces are priceless. I should have my own reality show.
Two days ago when I was in the grocery store, I had a cashier frantically start bagging my groceries after I told her - as though I might drop the baby right then and there. She tried paging someone to help me before I walked away, but I was too quick. I know a lot of women are pretty uncomfortable by the time they reach this point so I know I am blessed. The fact that I can still drive myself around, go to the bank, get groceries at this stage: I guess it's unheard of! It's a nice feeling knowing that pregnancy comes naturally to me. I get it from my mom - she was the same way. She had always said that she felt her healthiest when she was pregnant. I get it now. My husband loves to tell me that I "make being pregnant look easy," and I beam every time he says it. And hopefully, I will represent mommyhood just as well!
Tomorrow I turn 41 weeks and we get to do the customary non-stress test where they check the heart rate, the placenta and the fluid. It takes about 20-60 minutes and then (hopefully) we just go home until they do the next one at 42 weeks. I am pretty sure we will be doing it again at 43 weeks. And again when it turns 18.
:)
In the meantime, I hope you are enjoying your weekend!
Earlier today I tried an old parenting trick but it didn't work. I watched Fiddler on the Roof and sang badly along with it hoping that it would embarrass the little one enough that it would just want to come out. Certainly got some contractions going, but that was a no-go. So today, I am going to turn to an old trick my grandmother and mother used to use: catholic guilt. I'll start with, if you really love your mama, you would do the right thing. And you know what the right thing is, riiiiight? I might as well start practicing now anyway.
When I last talked to my mom, she said that this little person is probably waiting until everyone is fast asleep, at work or completely unavailable. It likely wants a very quiet and uneventful entrance into the world. No party allowed! I have to agree with her. Even though we don't plan on calling anyone until after it is born: I get the feeling it's going to doubly make sure that there is no audience whatsoever and sneak in stealthily during the night. Bo and I will wake up and it will just be lying in the bassinet. Or it will just play it safe and stay in there forever.
I've had an easy pregnancy. People will ask me over the phone or email to ask if I am "just done" or "miserable," and I actually feel great. And then they see me in person and they are surprised I am still standing, bending, moving, breathing even. Yesterday, I had a woman ask me if I was going to find out the gender of the baby. It occurred to me that she didn't realize I was full-term and when she and others ask when I am due, I have just a little too much fun telling them "six days ago." Then they ask if I've had contractions yet and I'll tell them, "oh, I am having them right now." I've been having them on and off for weeks but boy oh boy! The looks on their faces are priceless. I should have my own reality show.
Two days ago when I was in the grocery store, I had a cashier frantically start bagging my groceries after I told her - as though I might drop the baby right then and there. She tried paging someone to help me before I walked away, but I was too quick. I know a lot of women are pretty uncomfortable by the time they reach this point so I know I am blessed. The fact that I can still drive myself around, go to the bank, get groceries at this stage: I guess it's unheard of! It's a nice feeling knowing that pregnancy comes naturally to me. I get it from my mom - she was the same way. She had always said that she felt her healthiest when she was pregnant. I get it now. My husband loves to tell me that I "make being pregnant look easy," and I beam every time he says it. And hopefully, I will represent mommyhood just as well!
Tomorrow I turn 41 weeks and we get to do the customary non-stress test where they check the heart rate, the placenta and the fluid. It takes about 20-60 minutes and then (hopefully) we just go home until they do the next one at 42 weeks. I am pretty sure we will be doing it again at 43 weeks. And again when it turns 18.
:)
In the meantime, I hope you are enjoying your weekend!
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Have you tried "doin' it"? I know a lot of ladies don't feel like it at that stage in pregnancy but it does seem to work.
You might try walking into Wal Mart. ;) A old aquaintance of mine had her water break upon walking into the local WallyWorld with both of her pregnancies. No joke.
YOu sound great! Make a movie of yourself so you can look at it later and prove to naysayers!
Oh dear, I know how eager I was to be done @ 38 weeks so I feel ya.
Having much sex? Our midwife prescribed many orgasms the weekend before Everly was born and labor started for me on monday morning after taking the midwife's advice.
Not telling you to be all gross, actually I guess semen is the only natural way to get labor going (hormonally speaking). It might help you.
Yeh it really is just waiting for when you're all busy. Get your husband to go on a 10 mile hike with no way of contacting him and it'll pop straight out. You definitely don't want an audience but you'll still have one, when my mum had my brother there were 9 people in the room none of which were my dad (he was off having a fit).
But the good news is if you've been having contractions for ages it means the labour should be short because you're probably half dilated by now! so you won't have to spent 22 hours lying in the hospital going "get this thing out of me!"
Good Luck!!
It's now July 15, my older son's birthday. I wonder if you're holding your baby now. I hope you're well and happy. {Hugs}
I've always thought that women tend to 'glow' and just look plain happy while pregnant...I guess I always caught em during a good day. Congrats, and good luck!
lol, you are too funny! When i was a couple days overdue i went grocery shopping and the cashier boy asked me when i was due. when i told him 3 days ago, he said "should you be out shopping?" i laughed and said "what else should I be doing? twiddling my thumbs?" i'm glad you are still feeling good!!
Hope your NST went well. If you have to go to another one, here are my tips. Eat candy or drink juice right before it or during it. This helps baby be nice and active during, which is what they are checking for.
Also if they say you have low fluid, ask what the amount is! Some moms are being told they need to induce if it is under 10, but traditionaly it is if it is under 5 and under 10 means go home, rest drink a lot and get checked again the next day.
Hugs! The last few days feel like the longest!
oh my gosh...i thought FOR SURE you had the baby
you can't go not posting for so long :)
lol--baby will come out...I PROMISE! way to hang in there! good luck with the testing! i hope your care provider is supportive of letting your baby pick his/her birthday...cause as many people who go 2 weeks early...we need those to go 2 weeks late--you are keeping the balance
plus--the baby is WAY easier to take care of in the womb :)
Well, you are smarter then me, I can tell you that - you have patience. I got rather IMPATIENT and decided to take the age old castor oil. Oooooh boy did it work. And I have no doubt hindered my whole homebirth plans lol. Good on you for enjoying it while it lasts because suddenly they are 4 and you have flash backs to what seems like a different life lol
*Sends good vibes*
Babies are sneaky like that!
I went for a pedicure the day after my due date, and when I answered "yesterday" when asked when I was due, well... I've never had a faster pedicure in my life!
All the girls in my family are big contractors during pregnancy. When I'd contract I was always really regular too so it would really freak people out. Even my husband would ask if I needed to go to the hospital. I did end up getting induced though because I was tired of being pregnant after I was nine days overdue. I'm glad you are being a champ. I won't even tell you how late my husband was when he was born.
Good luck! I spent a month having all of those contractions. It must have worked because I didn't labor. I went to the hospital strictly on a feeling and by the time they registered me to check me, I was pushing out a baby. I have a feeling your little one is coming by Monday, though my feelings only work on me. ;)
i hardly comments blogs but i wanted to tell you i have really enjoyed reading yours and will be thinking of you in the days to come and wish you a speedy labor (not too speedy though!) and a easy recovery and a beautiful and heathly baby! im so happy for you and your family to welcome a new member! :)
Hmm. So you posted this 3 days ago and not one comment? Methinks you're off having a baby. :)
Congrats and good luck!
I also felt really great throughout my pregnancy and no one believed I was 9 months either. I really enjoyed being pregnant, it was a very happy time.
If you are still pregnant, rest and sleep while you still can!
M
hang in there! I took my kids on a field trip on my due date! Saskia
Okay. I'm thinking you have a baby now... am I right?!?!
Still knocked up on the 10th...but nothing since? Is this a sign that lil' babe is here?! I hope you're well.
Hope things are going well for you! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Can't wait to hear your news. . .which I'm sure will be coming any day. . . really! :)
So glad that you are doing great. Hope that little one comes out soon though!
Barb
Hopefully before 18. :) I seriously question my ability to raise a teenager, but at the same time do not think I'd want to try walking with one inside of me!
I also felt best when pregnant last time. I kept saying that I think my body likes being pregnant. Am hoping we just might be again...will find out soon, but am putting off the test as long as possible!
I sometimes have a hard time listening to those who are so crushed when they don't deliver on their due "date." Baby has their own timeline and no one told them they had an appointment to be out by a certain time on a certain day.
You have a great attitude about it all. I think your best shot is the Catholic guilt combined with your hubby wanting it to be any time except this one day. ANYTHING but that one certain day. Almost guarentee that baby will think that sounds like a good time to come! Tell hubs to make some plans that take him far away from you for sometime this week...
Heather
Oh, oh!!! I got the frantic checker/bagger at the grocery store also. Hilarious. She was actually afraid I would have the baby in the store.
I hope everything goes wonderfully for you and the little one!
The third trimester has always been my favorite part of my pregnancies! I knew Jack was on his way when I started feeling like I would be pregnant forever. I'm sure you're already doing plenty of walking and getting things done. Sex is a great trigger. On a rainy day after having contractions for nearly a month and heading towards 42 weeks, I grabbed the kids and went on a mission; store to store roaming the aisles and then went home and pounced my husband. Jack arrived 8 hours later. Enjoy your sleep while you still can, best of wishes!
I've been reading your blog for months. I came across a link in a post you made on BabyCenter back in February. I don't think I've ever commented, not because I didn't have something to say, but because I wasn't sure how blogger worked. That being said...
You are awesome. You are an inspiration to so many people. I can't wait to read about your little one.
Its fantastic to see you write that your comfortable even at this stage of pregnancy - like you said, most women moan that they are fed up or aching. I did reach the fed up stage, i was just so bloomin impatient! But i also was blessed by God with an easy pregnancy. I hope the next one (God willing) is just as good!
Aqeela xx
Wow!!!
I dont know if I have posted a comment on your blog yet, though I have been reading it for a few months. I have not kept up with mine in a while... i really should do that.
But WOW! Your post made me crack up!! I remember saying the same things with my first at 39 weeks... and she came a week later. Then my 2nd I was not so antsy at all.. and he was late.
Dont worry... I am sure baby will come out in time to blow out his #1 candle!!!! ;)
Have fun waiting!
Glad you feel great and perhaps labor will be quick and "easy."
Part of my reasons for not having a third child is that I always feel pretty terrible during it.
Happy nonstress test. Hope you bring a book!
I was taking a nap yesterday when I woke up suddenly and thought, "She's going to have the baby... and it's a girl" haha. Hopefully I'm right and it happens soon :)
Just checkin in to see if there is a baby yet...
:)
My oldest was 19 days late and then had to be delivered by c-section. So well worth the wait.
What I remember the most are the phone calls from my mother who lived about 9 hours away at the time. When I answered the phone she would say - Haven't had the baby yet? Like I wouldn't have called her to tell her I was in labor!!
I was due to be born on July 4 - I was born on July 25. My mom like yours decided that I was just waiting until everyone was busy to be born. haha
Moms solution was to start canning a bushel of peaches. Half way through I decided I wanted out! On the way to the hospital my mon was trying to explain to my dad how to finish canning the peaches.
In a strange way I still wish I was still knocked up. What is really crazy is that I want to do this again! I love my little guy so much and it makes me kinda sad that I want another one but I guess we will take what god gives us. Good Luck and I am so excited for you..
I've been checking you blog daily lately. I don't even know you but I'm so excited for you.
I had my baby on a monday morning and people are surprised when I tell them my last day at work was Friday, like I was supposed to take a month off before he came. I was actually trying to get dressed to go to work the day I had him and my husband was like "What are you doing? We're going to the hospital?" (I was just a little in denial that I was in labor because I was 39 weeks and was certain I'd go to 41 or 42)
Anyways Good Luck! You are going to do awesome!! Trust your body it knows what it's doing.
Sounds like you're feeling great being "still knocked up". Hope this doesn't mean that you'll be feeling puny when your belly is "just knocked down" and you are embarking on the whole new adventure.
I really hope that when I am finally going to be having a baby, I have as easy of a pregnancy as you have had thus far. It sounds like your experience is absolutely heavenly and I get a little giddy reading your entries about your pregnancy. I can't help but say to myself, "One day..." You have honestly made me even more excited to have kids eventually. :)
And I hope your little one doesn't wait until s/he is 18 to make their debut. I think it might get a little uncomfortable at some point.
Oh my goodness girl! I think you are right.....that lil' one is staying inside forever! :) I am so glad you are feeling well. These last few moments of waiting can be so much fun....Make sure you and Bo are getting plenty of snuggling in...the opportunity will decrease significantly soon! Many people (all over the world) are anticipating news of the arrival! Best wishes to you and Bo. Thanks for the update.
I always heard the pregnant woman should take some long walks to induce labor. Glad you're feeling well.
I am so glad you are doing so well. I was the exact opposite. Sick the whole time and I could not wait to not be pregnant! But, we get beautiful wonderful babies out of it so it is worth it. We can't wait to hear your good news.
Lol That is To funny!! It reminds me of some of my cousins.. The oldest boy was way over due and had 40 hours of real labor... His sister 4 years later came 3 weeks early and was born on the way to the hospital in the car!! that is wthe way they have grown up!! Him waiting patiently and taking his time and her rushing to meet everything!!
So your little one may be one laid back Comfortable little fella or gal!!
I loved being pregnant I felt so good especially with the twins! Until I got to big to walk! But you do make it look easy and thats just from pictures that I see here!!
ROFL! LOVE this post. When I hit 38 weeks with the twins I decided I would be pregnant forever. No way were they ever coming out to meet the four siblings who spent most of the day screaming square at my stomach, and I would die miserable with huge puffy feet and ankles and two large grown people still inside.
They came out about 5 days later. ;)
I cam ea cross your blog months ago and am still stalking you. I've been checking in like three times a day- no lie. I barely ever comment though because I am chasing my three around all while pregnant with the 4th. FUn stuff.
I am glad to hear that you are doing so well and you are still feeling great. I'm jealous. The last three or four weeks for me are always the longest and my babes tend to drop early so I waddle like nbodies business.
Keep doing what you are doing and lots of fast labor vibes headed your way.
You enjoy your weekend too!
I was a miserable pregnant lady! I am so glad you are not. :D
I have been thinking of you for days! Wondering. Wondering. Hoping perhaps Bo would drop us a line and let us know...and now this! No worries. That precious one is coming when he/she is good and ready and not a moment sooner. Pregnancy, for me anyways, was a wonderful time, and tho I was excited to finally give birth, I missed being pregnant. It was always the best 9 months of my life! (and I have had 4 children!!)
Soon your little one will be here....until then, just hang on!
I know how frustrating it can be. I hope all goes well for your birth.
Hello Hot Belly Mama. I've enjoyed reading your accounts of being pregnant. I just had to tell you that I felt the same way being pregnant. I felt my best. I even have 3 kids to prove it. I laugh and say I could populate a good sized farm, it was that easy! :) My best advice is not to take any advice, but barring that, long walks, and the sitting on the exercise ball did the trick for me. And for the last one I was doing the non-stress test while in labour. (hospitals don't always want to let you leave) I finally got to go home (a little grumpy), and had the baby at home with my midwife.
You go girl! It will all be over and you'll want to do it again! Just keep your doula and midwife's phone number around for the next one!
Paula in Ontario, Canada
PS I feel for you and Omen, I love my Oskar that much too!
Well, I can tell you one thing for sure: it shore ain't gonna stay in thar ferever!
:-)
Won't be long, now!
I remember feeling this same way. I was sure I would be pregnant forever. It'll happen, though! When you least expect it.
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