Today is my due date :(

[ammanda]

So as the title saids, today is my due date, and im still pregnant.  I had some cramping yesterday and thought i was leaking so i went to L&D, and the nurse was so amazing she sat with me for hours talking to me and taking care of me. But I was having slight contractions that the monitor picked up, so she called my OB to see what he wanted me to do, and said to have me walk around for a few hours and see if they will progress, or go home, I chose to go home of course. but she asked him since i was having some contractions and due tomorrow (well today)  if he would come in and induce me, I loved that nurse she was all for it and very helpful, but my dumb *** doctor said no cause he had plans to be in a play last night and today.  isnt that crap? I was so angry and upset.  

But anywhere, I stayed out all night last night hanging out with friends to try and get my mind of things.  Didnt come home till midnight.  and now im sitting in bed, 10 am on the morning of my due date, and nothng. I have some cramps again, So I really hope somethin progresses.  The nurse said she gave it 24 or 48 hours before real labor would start.. i really hope shes right, but i know she cant tell when hes coming, only he knows.. I just wish hed let me in on the lil secret. lol

So yes im very upset and discouraged ive waited so long for this day and its here. Im thinking im just gonna sit in bed all day and mope :(

[JoyRenee]

Better for baby to come on their own than to medically induce using synthetic and unnatural hormones, especially for no real reason. Hang in there! She's coming out in at least 2 weeks!

[Limonada]

When I was overdue - I went to 41 weeks both times - my OB did a biophysical profile ultrsound.  That checks for various things:  baby's breathing, tone, movements, amniotic fluid level, condition of the placenta etc.  Basically, it's to make sure that everything's still good in there.  They "score" the baby (out of 6 or 8....I can't remember - you could look it up online).  If the results are concerning - my youngest son only scored 2 on his - then they will see about a NST and then, likely, an induction.  

I didn't have a NST with my first son, but in January I did with my second because the results of the BPP were so bad.  Even though my NST was fine, my OB still admitted me and prepared for induction the following day.  Luckily, despite the concerning u/s results, my son was/is PERFECT :-)

[ammanda]

So I called my Ob today to see if he would see me, since it was my due date today, he said of course, so i went it, and nothing has changed, im still 2cm dialated and 90%effaced.  He said if I wanted to and needed some sleep that i could check in to the hospital and get on a low does of sleeping medicine and stay the night there. and he said i could be ready in the morning. But i chose to stay at home tonight and wait it out, i dont wanna be in the hospital if i dont have to be.  I dont feel any different, I dont feel like labor could start at all, its depressing. I walked a mile earlier, and I ate hooters hot wings. lol..  but other then that ive just been laying in bed with DF watchin movies, just trying to get our minds off things.  But I missed being on medhelp, so i had to take a break from the movies, and now im depressed again, and wanting my baby.. lol

But anyway, I talked to my doctor about induction. and he said the only way he would induce me before 41 weeks is if im dialated to 3.  So im hoping if I make it to my appointment on Tuesday that Im dialated to 3.  Not that I want to wait that long.  and I know when your over due there supposed to do a stress test on the baby.. when do that normaly do that?

[Limonada]

I've been overdue twice and induced twice.  TRUST ME.....the best thing you can do is stay active - it'll both help keep things moving in the right direction AND take your mind off of it all!

I had two positive induction experiences, but it's still better for your body to do it on its own if it can, rather than going the induction route, if you don't have to.  I know how hard the wait is, believe me, but hang in there!! :-)

[rivermama]

I hope your baby comes soon.  I know how miserable it is to just be waiting.  Walk on that treadmill, if you can stand it do some squats.  Get to moving, don't sit around.  Go have some really spicy Mexican. (actually that sounds really good to me).  I will be thinking about you and your little one that will be here before you know it. good luck.

[rebekah385]

I'm sorry you little one has'nt come yet, but it can happen pretty quick, so hopefully anytime now! I can only imagine what it must be like to be on your due date, I'v never actually made it myself! my 1st baby was born at 28 weeks, my 2nd made it to 36 weeks and my last baby I was dialated to almost 4cm for a month and finally got induced at 39 weeks (that felt like forever, since i was'nt used to being pregnant that long!), I'm 24 weeks pregnant right now and my Dr keeps kidding me that since it's gotten longer each time this baby probably won't be born until i'm 43 weeks!!! LOL! good luck and I hope that baby starts letting you know that it's on it's way!

[LosingMyMindInGA]

I know that it's hard when your due date comes and baby doesn't seem to budge.  BUt atleast at this point you know it's not going to be much longer, before you know it he will be here.  The amazing thing about pregnancy is that when the time is right it can happen all of the sudden out of no where.  Good luck!  

[Sunkissed19]

dont give up hope girl...remember what happened to me? i was at the very end of my rope and then outta nowhere my water broke the night of my due date!! it could still happen!! i hope u have him before mothers day :) hang in there!

[feather2e]

Dont feel down. Your baby will be here very soon.

[gillianl]

it feels like it was only yesterday i was congratulating you on your pregnancy, i wish you loads of luck when you do go into labour!!

[marie1210]

I don't know if this will help, but massage therapists usually avoid massaging the hands of a pregnant woman because it can cause contractions.  Maybe, just maybe, you can get someone to give you a good, deep hand massage.  It may just get those contractions started.  If anything, it should relax you.  I hope your little man shows up soon!  

[jade_21]

I am jealous you are walking that much!  My feet swell up and look like elephant legs when I walk lately.  

[ammanda]

Thanks ladies!!! But yea i cant walk today, its freezing out side and rainy.. Gotta love Michigan.. lol..  Its been like 80's 90's 70's then goes to 40's like all in one week. its so sad.. This whole weekend is gonna be cold. but I have a treadmil so ill go walk on that a few times today.. i hope it works lol..  I was walking 2-5 miles everyday last week and it didnt seem to do any good.  But i wont give up hope.  I really want him by the weekend.  Ive been so sad all year with all these holidays, with my sisters and there kids all together, and I jsut wanted my son by mothers day, I could still have him by then, but im just discouraged.  

Thank you for responding and making me feel better.  I def. think me and Df should go out tonight, we went out last night and he got pretty drunk.  so hopefully we can just grab dinner!  Im just so cold and cramping really bad I dont know if I can walk on the treadmil long, or if itll do any good...

[HeatherLF16]

Ah hang in there sounds like he is going to pop out any second.  I always see your posts, but I am on my first baby too due end of July so I never have much advise to offer for the stage you are at.  But, I know in about 10 weeks when I am where you are I am going to be calling my doctor begging to induced I can already see it...lol.  I don't know where you live, but it is beautiful out where I live and you should enjoy the day and celebrate it.  Sounds like he just may come today on your due date or over the weekend.  I know you must be terribly uncomfortable since I am only 7 months and I am...lol... but celebrate your last day without baby maybe a date with the hubby? :)
Hope he comes out soon and congrats on the bump contest you look adorable !!!

[jade_21]

Ya, I am starting to get a little depressed too.  I felt like I was making progress in the beginning and then it just plateaued.  I feel like I have been losing my mucus plug for weeks.  I keep thinking how much more of it is there?  I haven't felt any contractions or braxton hicks.  So I have no real sign that things are progressing.  As far as your doctor, that would tick me off!  I am sending good thoughts and hope things will progress smoothly for you.  

[waitn838]

dont sit in bed all day....go walk around :)

today is your due date but be thankful you made it to your due date and your little man will be here very soon...i know its discouraging going past your due date...i was late with my son (the first) and i wanted to cry but i walked and walked and finally my water broke so they had to induce me

im sorry your doc had other plans...grrrrr...id def be upset with that too

hang in there.....as much as you hear this you truly are almost there :)