futurestarz, we have the same "due" date, I think! I'm trying to wrap my mind around the fact that most first babies arrive closer to 41 weeks, so that I'm not discouraged if I go past 40. Easier said than done though.

I was feeling awful about a week ago, mostly acid reflux and breathlessness, but now that baby appears to have dropped a little, I've got more room to breathe and eat. I only woke up twice last night to pee, so I consider that a success!

Like mrsomeara, I don't want to know, so I'm not getting checked. I have started taking evening primrose oil and a supplement called 5-W as well as getting weekly chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture treatments. My husband has been doing perineal massage on me, too. All of these are supposed to help get my body ready for birth, and I figure they can't hurt, right?

I have had TONS of breastfeeding dreams where I have failed miserably. Usually it's that I've forgotten to feed the baby or the baby doesn't like my milk.

Hey ladies! It's almost time for us, eh?!

I'm already dilated to a 3, apparently. I don't mind being checked, I know that being dilated doesn't necessarily mean that I'm about to go into labor. I was the same with my son, although he was born at 37+5 so I'm trying not to get my hopes up that this one comes before her due date versus after! Been shedding lots of mucous lately, so assuming it's my plug slowly going. Although I know it can regenerate...

I did have one or two days where I was having contractions on and off for several hours. The one day, they got down to 4 1/2 minutes apart for almost an hour before they fizzled out. (which was good, since I'm not quite 37 weeks yet... will be on Friday!)

mrsomeara - I'm in the same boat as you! While I'm ready to not be pregnant anymore, I'm not quite as excited this time around because my son is going to be 21 months old this week. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle it! And he is NOT a laid back kind of child. lol

Due date is the 24th. My husband is guessing I'll have her on the 17th. I'm thinking probably the 11th or 12th based on my first pregnancy... my luck, she'll be born in November! :laugh:

Our month is finally here! I can hardly believe it.

Hiya ladies,

Another set back. I'm not in early labour... DS is laying face up and not quite flush with my cervix, I'm petrified he won't naturally move into full position and I'm going to need inducing.

The midwife said, this is why I'v been contracting, because he his trying to hard to get into place but hasn't managed it himself yet...I have 6 days to go.

Really feeling down, we are so hoping for a natural labour and birth..

"come on son, lets get moving"..

Any tips ladies? My mobility is reduced due to muscle condition so cant overdo things but, I've been using a gym ball, small walks. sitting up right and on all four. any other advice would be greatly appreciated.. thank you x

Well, Sunday morning I woke up and started having random contractions around 10 a.m. I figured they were Braxton Hicks, as they weren't following a consistent pattern. I went to church, and by the time I got home at 12:45 I knew they weren't just BH! I called my mom to come get my son so my husband and I could go to the hospital and get checked out (and hopefully be told I was in active labor).

Mom showed up around 1:20, we arrive at the hospital at 1:45ish. At 2:32, my daughter was born. Good thing I didn't wait any longer to go in!

I had carpal tunnel with both my pregnancies. Apparently it's not uncommon! It sucks, though!

I am 39 weeks tomorrow and so ready to meet little brother!!

Hi ladies! How is everyone?

Congrats Kalyrra on the baby and weight loss! Awesome! So glad you made it to the hospital in time!! Also, I know how you feel about missing pregnancy. This was our 4th and final. Taking in all the moments as I know they are our last.


My little princess was born on her due date Oct 20th. Apparently she likes to be punctual bc I was on my way to my OB appt when my contractions started! My appt was at 11:15 and I had no activity that morning until about 10:15. I got a mild contraction but nothing to worry about. By the time I was on my way to the Dr. my contractions were 3 min apart! I called the Dr and told them I needed to be seen right away. I got to Dr and was a little over 4 dilated and 80% effaced. He said " Yes we're in labor!" and took me upstairs to L&D. Got checked in and was a 5.5 within 30 min! Dr said he had to go deliver twins and would be back to check on me. I got the epidural and within 1.5 hours we had our little girl! Everything was so quick it seemed unreal! I could not believe I had a baby in a little over 3 hours from the first contraction. This is my 4th child so I know what to expect, but this was just crazy! I now believe the statement every pregnancy is different!

I'm down 24 lbs in less than 2 weeks and only 5lbs to go to pre-pregnancy! I was floored when I went to weigh in. I was really good about my food and exercise this pregnancy so Im glad to see it paid off! I still need to lose the extra 30 lbs I was working on prior to pregnancy, but I feel great about reaching that goal with time ( and breastfeeding!)