Still waiting
Den got the A/C units put in today and OH what a fabulous relief that was. I took a nap in my cool bedroom and it was blissful to not wake up covered in sweat. Our living room isn’t exactly cool, but it’s cut down on the humidity considerably along with dropping the temperature a couple degrees, to the point where it’s not totally obnoxious and I feel like I can function again. So hooray for air conditioning!
Every day for the past two weeks I’ve gone to bed thinking “Maybe this is it! This could be my last night!” I give Kate an extra kiss and cuddle, I make sure the dishes are all washed, I double-check a couple things around the house. And then I wake up still pregnant. I think I’m to the point now where I’m like, “Yeah yeah, I’ll see you tomorrow. Not like I’ll be going into labor or anything.” I had been getting nervous about labor, wondering how it was going to go, fretting about it being more difficult than my previous ones. Now I’m kind of all “I just hope it comes so I don’t have to discuss inductions or anything.” Which honestly is probably a good thing, labor goes better if I am calm and relaxed, not anxious and excitable.
Now I’m going to lay down in my air conditioned bedroom and try to meditate and fall asleep! Maybe tonight I’ll actually get a full night’s sleep… if Kate cooperates. She’s been all messed up from the parties… she’s been getting very tired in the evening and either being overtired and running around or going to bed too early and waking up running around. Then instead of sleeping in she’s up too early, crashes early for her nap, and the evening is a mess again. I need to get her back to sleeping normal hours at night so I know what to expect! And, you know, so I can get enough sleep.
The next full moon is on Monday (the 4th) maybe that´ll be the day?? I have no idea anymore ;) lol.
She wont be in there much longer :)
I find that the *only* stressful thing about going overdue,is the fear of induction and of course the disapointment of labour possibly not starting naturally on it´s own and surprising you..that´s what stressed me out at that point anyway.I even remember crying a couple of times and feeling very sorry for myself lol.
Then there´s the fact that everyone is on edge,and you can´t make a move or a sound without someone saying “Is baby coming?? Are you ok??” lol.
The great thing is,you are soooooo so close to meeting Ember now :D What ever way you look at it,you´re going to meet her any day now,and that´s sooo exiting after such a long wait :D They say that it´s classy to be a little late..I´m sure that she´s just looking to make a great impression lol ;)
Big hugs and lots of labour vibes :D
Not long now!!
A full moon on the 4th, huh? Hmmm. And yeah, everyone else seems more on edge than I am! I’m afraid to call or text people!
I went to 41.2 weeks with my fourth, and I remember teetering on the edge of insanity during those last few days…and I agree with Gina above: it was only because of my previous history of c/s and not wanting to have to decide/discuss induction and “the next steps”.
Thinking of you.
Hang in there, she will be here soon!
Oh that makes it even worse, having a previous c-section and that date looming over you. :( But yeah, I think that’s what has me most anxious…. the “deadline” pressure!
You are much more zen about the delay than I would have been. Both of my labors were induced due to preeclampsia — the first a few days early and the second five weeks early — so I never got the thrill of labor starting on its own. I’m guessing that even if they had to induce you at this point, it would only take a nudge to get things going. Good luck!
I’m sorry you never got to experience going into labor! It’s really hard waiting when you have no idea at all, but at the same time it’s fun and makes a great story. I agree with you, I think it wouldn’t take much to get me into labor at this point. IF we get that far hopefully that’s all it takes.