I am due Oct 31 with my first child, a son
I am 34 weeks pregnant today. He is in the head down position but he hasn't actually "dropped" just yet. I walk alot and I see my doctor tomorrow at 10:30am...I'm going to have him check to see if there is any effacement/thinning/dilation of my cervix....I want him out!!!!!!!
10 months(yes 10 months(lunar months)....a pregnancy isn't exactly 9 months...it's 40 weeks...divide it by roughly 4 weeks every month and its 10 months!!!...so plz all the uneducated individuals who WILL argue that please dont bother!!!!!!!
but yea like I was saying 10 months is toooooooooo long...I'm at 8 1/2 months today.....My son is 5lb 19 inches long...I mean he seems darn ready to me
Is there anything I can do to help him come into this world when he's considered full term...which is in 3 weeks @ 37 weeks!!!!!!!
Has anyone out there known of someone or has done anything to help their child be born before their due date.???HELP!!!
2006-09-20 07:50:57 · 22 answers · asked by Chocolate Model Intellect 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
FOR THE DUMMIES THAT AREN'T READING!!!! I DONT WANT HIM OUT RIGHT NOW!!! I WANT HIM OUT AFTER HE IS CONSIDERED FULL TERM WHICH IS AT 37 WEEKS!!!! I HATE WHEN PEOPLE DONT READ...AND HONESTLY IF YOUR NOT GOING TO ANSWER THE QUESTION DIRECTLY THEN MOVEEEE ONNNNNNNNN
2006-09-20 08:07:12 · update #1
Baby needs to come out when baby is ready, not mommy. By the way, get used to it, baby is going to be dictating your life for many years to come.
My son, do to my water being broke when my husband grabbed me too roughly around my waist, was born 3 DAYS early, they could tell that, 26 YEARS ago, so unless you want to be in trouble with your Doc, you had better just wait it out. And yes, I certainly understand...the last few weeks just drag on and on, but he'll be out soon enough and the last month is the time the baby gains the most weight, which he needs, for a lot of different reasons. So be patient, MOM, the practice will come in handy.
And let us know when he makes his arrival. Congrats and Good Luck. Peace.
2006-09-20 08:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I asked my doctor the EXACT same thing when I was pregnant, and I'll tell you what he told me. The baby is considered pre-term until you are 36 weeks. Anything after that is full-term, but you want that baby to grow and be in the best place for him, which is your body. The baby's lungs need all the time they can get to develop, also. It's also in these last remaining weeks when the baby is going to start gaining more weight so he can be a healthy, bouncy boy.
Have you ever seen a five pound baby? They are so tiny they don't look real! And if you did go into labor by some off chance right now, your baby would be in the NICU (newborn intensive care unit), and not in the nursery with the other newborns. Do you want to do that to your son?
I'm sorry I came off a little harsh, but trust me, these last weeks will go by before you know it. Enjoy having your feet propped up and your husband (boyfriend, whatever) waiting on you hand and foot, b/c after that baby's born you will miss all of that while you and everyone else focuses on the baby. I know you are miserable, but the best is yet to come.
2006-09-20 08:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by drewsilla01 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can walk as much as possible, but don't over do it. You don't want to cause excess swelling or dehydration. No matter what you do, if the baby isn't ready to come at 37 weeks, it might not come then. By making the baby come early you could be putting it at risk. I know how horrible the waiting is. I am 34 weeks right now too. If you think about it, you might be able to get a lot of extra rest while you wait for the baby to come on it's own, you aren't going to get a lot of sleep the first few months of the baby's life. Try not to stress yourself out over this and don't do anything that could harm you or the baby.
2006-09-20 07:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by S. O. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
your baby will only come when he is good and ready. But I had my first two kids at 37 and 38 weeks. It is different for everyone. But there is not really a way to help speed things up unless your doctor induces labor. There are alot of myths that might help, but they are not for sure. Like having sex, walking, going on a bumpy car ride, and other things. Here is a link:
http://www.maternitycorner.com/mcmag/articles/preg0007.html
good luck and have patience. The longer your baby is in there, the more developed he will be. My kids were 6lb8oz and 6lb10oz. I hope my boy is larger then that.
2006-09-20 07:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honey - I totally sympatize with you and wish I had an answer - but NO... there really isn't anything you can do to make it happen. Trust me, I have tried them ALL! I am 40 weeks TODAY, and scheduled for a c-section tomorrow morning (yippee - I am so excited!). But it wasn't what I was planning. I was diagnosed with preeclampsia 5 days ago & the HAVE to get him out. But the past month I have tried taking Evening Primrose Oil (to soften cervix), walked 2 miles EVERY DAY, have had sex just about EVERY DAY, eating spicy food & curry, tried fresh pineapple, had my doctor strip my membranes, and even did the castor oil (which I DO NOT recommend - your *** will be glued to the toilet for hours & nothing happened!). My advice is to just let nature take it's course - cuz obviously, ultimately, it's not up to you - it's up the baby... GOOD LUCK!
2006-09-20 08:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by princess4castle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know how every one feels too!! I am 36 1/2 weeks today and i have tried all the below,
Drinking castor oil
pulling weeds out of the flower bed
walking up and down a very hilly road about 1 mile
SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX I am sick of SEX
Breast pump stimulation just made me sore
Doing squats for hours
I have come tot he conclusion that i will get well this way.
Although I did go to the doc yesterday and he said if i dont have him by my self before the 29th we can schedule induction for the week of the 3rd that means 13 more days to be this way, hope it happens sooner.
I didnt have any bad side effects from any of these things so try if you'd like.
2006-09-20 12:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by jess c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I totally understand how you feel. I am barely 26 weeks and feel like I have another year to go. Why is that 10 months of pregnancy feels like 10 years of your life?!?! The only safe things that wont give you the craps is to walk and have lots of sex. I have heard by several woman that Castor oil causes massive diarrhea and I am sure being 8 1/2 months pregnant you do no want to get up every two seconds to take a crap.......... :) Screw everyone in here that is bashing you for the woman that say they have been through it then they should seriously be more sympathetic cuase your last tri is hell on earth!
2006-09-20 08:36:33 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy2Be 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well I would consult with your doctor, because often times babies lungs are at different stages of development and some like to "bake" til 40 weeks. But once you are 37 weeks, I would walk very very very much. Walking brings pressure down on the baby and the walking helps to try to get the cerfix to start to open. Sex also helps, if you orgasm, because orgasms will help contract the uterus. Also, if the man ejaculates inside, the sperm are surrounded in a natural hormone that helps to soften the cervix. DO NOT TAKE CASTOR OIL. many women do this because it will bring on contractions, because it dissrupts your intestines...but it will make you have dirrhea non stop for like 3 days. yikes! Hope that helps
2006-09-20 07:58:26 · answer #8 · answered by heyheyhey 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm at 36 weeks, and I am also done being pregnant. Unfortunately, we have to let it happen naturally, the baby will come when he is ready.
I have heard of safe and fun things you can do to induce labor, but they are mostly old wives' tales. That would be spicy foods and sex. Also, my mother-in-law told me that eating perogi's helped her. My own mother would have my father take her for drives up in the mountains, and she would start having contractions. (Flying on the airplane not recommended here).
Best thing is to wait the little guy out.
2006-09-20 08:02:58 · answer #9 · answered by LucyPooBird 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want a heathy child, then deal with it. ALL women get super tired of being pregnant by the end. BUT, if you want a heathy child, let him come when hes good and ready. I hate to break it to you, but alot of first babies come LATE. Late in term is very important to the babys development and heath. This is when your child is gaining the weight and finishing his development. I would strongly suggest talking with your ob/gyn about your feelings. there may be something he can suggest that will help you get through the last few weeks with your sanity intact.
2006-09-20 08:04:11 · answer #10 · answered by susan w 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋