It’s the 3rd day after my last check up with my OB-Gyne, when I learned that I was already 1 cm dilated and yet, here I am still NOT in active labor. I feel like I’ve done almost everything I can already to naturally induce the labor but so far, nothing has really worked. The waiting part is the most agonizing. I am so ready to give birth already!
Don’t get me wrong. For the most part, I love being pregnant. But it’s the last few weeks (and days) that are the most uncomfortable for me. You feel like you’re almost there already, but not quite. You can’t just wait for it to be over. So, with that thought in mind, I started thinking about what I miss about not being pregnant and here’s the list I came up with.
- Seeing my feet when I stand up.
- Liking it when I see my feet (because right now they’re swelling and I hate it!).
- Being able to drink coffee and other caffeinated drinks without anyone making me feel bad about it.
- Eating sushi!
- Having a flat belly.
- Being able to wear my normal clothes and shoes.
- Lying on my tummy.
- Being able to move around normally.
- Not having to go to the bathroom every few minutes.
- Not having to feel the Braxton Hicks (they’re just horrible!)
I am already at exactly 37 weeks of my pregnancy today and I know I only have to wait a few more days. Still, a few more days feels like a lifetime. I just can’t wait for the uncomfortable feeling to be over and I just can’t wait to finally meet my baby boy.
Ziggy, can you please be a good boy and come out already?
Thanks for the support you guys. I really appreciate it. But, ummm, what’s a preggo pizza and where do I get one?
My baby is not really late though. He’s due March 13 but my OG said he’s coming out early, most likely this week. But it’s almost the end of the week already and he’s not here yet!
🙁
ugh, i am right there with u, 37 wks & 3 days haha but i’m not even close to being dilated & the head isn’t fully in the pelvic area yet, she hasn’t dropped much haha.
i suppose since my 1st baby was late this one will be too! but i’m so ready to see my little one =)
keep holding on!
Hang in there mama! I’m with you on wanting to sleep on my tummy and drinking coffee without feeling guilty. Your baby will be here before you know it and all the anticipation will have been forgotten. I’ll keep checking back for updates!!!
Have you heard of eating a preggo pizza to induce labor?
He’ll come out in his own time!
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Awww, good luck hun. I tried every natural labor inducer possible to no avail. My daughter decided she was going to be 6 days late. My only late baby out of 4.