Im 36.5 weeks pregnant and Ive had enough?

Question

Hello I dont know how to explain this but mothers should understand. I am 36.5 weeks pregnant and Ive had enough. Im so tired. My stomach is so hard. I cant barely walk. he is moving constantly causing discomfort and Ive had a very healthy easy pregnancy up till this last month. Now I am just mierable. I need to know what to do. Is there anyway to have him soon verses later? How do I know when I am close (within a week or so) to delivery. I really am sick of being pregnant and just want him here with us. What can I do?

Answer 1

Well ,you are pretty close to your due date, but it would be best for your baby if you waited until about 38 weeks to start trying to induce. Most doctors wont medically induce for reasons of discomfort and they have the baby's best interest at mind. There are things you can do at home to try to speed things up but they will only help if your body is ready for labor. Sexual intercourse is one way, semen helps soften the cervix and prepare it for labor and orgasm releases oxytocin witch stimulates contractions and dilation. Walking helps, just make sure you drink plenty of water. Nipple stimulation can cause labor but should only be done if okay with doctor. And this one may sound grose but I guess it works for some . . . an enema, a bowle movemnt can stimulate labor as well. My best advice though is just to hang in there and rest up. Good luck.

Answer 2

WOW! I am in your exact same situation. I am due on April 30, and I am done, too. I went to the hospital just the other night and begged them to induce me- they said they won't do anything until I am more than 37 weeks. Here is what I have tried:
- Castor Oil... I don't suggest this- it did cause contractions, but once I was done pooping, the contractions were done, too. Also, it can cause the baby to ingest meconium, which I didn't know at the time. It's nasty, too.
- Walking... This did work for me some, I think, but I can barely walk to the kitchen, much less around the block- I am so swollen that my toes literally stop getting blood flow to them if I walk very far.
- Sex... hasn't worked so far, but I am still trying.
- Jumping off the small porch on my shed... didn't work. (Sounds stupid, I know, but I am desperate!)
- Breaking my own water... Not smart, don't do it, dangerous for you and the baby, could cause infection, just don't try it. I did it in a moment of extreme pain and extreme mental weakness.
- Cleaning... I cleaned my house until I thought I was going to pass out, and I think this was more effective than any other method, plus, I got a lot done! I would suggets doing this while someone is there with you, just in case you DO pass out.

I have been 2 cm dialated and 80% effaced for two weeks now, so I thought I would have had mine by now, so I couldn't say when you are close to going into labor. My doctor did tell me that if you want to reduce swelling, a pool will help. He said just sit in a pool for an hour or so, and it will usually reduce swelling for a day or so. I don't know, because my pool is still a little cold, and I am not going to a public pool with this belly, lol. I know how you feel though, and if you go into labor, PLEASE let me know how you did it, if it just happened on it's own, or what you said to convince the doctor to induce you! Good luck!

Answer 3

When I was about 6 or 7 months I had had enough. Every appointment I would (jokingly) ask the Dr. to induce me. She would say "Absolutely not until 38 weeks". 38 weeks rolled around, I asked again, yet again she said No. I was so uncomfortable, so I sympathize with you, but just wait until the baby is ready. Funny thing is that at 3 days past my due date my Dr. suggested inducing, I was kind of nervous when she gave the okay, she wanted to do it THAT night.... I ended up not being induced and having a C section due to unseen complications. Just try to relax for the next couple of weeks. I know its a pain, but its better for the baby, and for you. Just think at least now you have the opportunity to sleep when the baby comes no sleep... I miss sleeping.lol Take care and good luck

Answer 4

There are a thousand different wives tales on things you can do to induce labor but before you do, please consider a few things. The last month is when your baby's lungs finish developing. My daughter was very premature and not having fully developed lungs was just one of her many issues. Also, babies will come when they are ready. I believe that if you try to "rush" this or force it to happen, you can end up having a much longer, more difficult labor. I know it's hard....wasn't too long I had my son and I was HUGE. Just keep reminding yourself about the wonderful prize at the end of all this...a beautiful, healthy, happy baby and mommy!

As for knowing when you're close...it's different for every woman. I know that some women experience their mucus plug coming out about a week or so before they deliver. You'll probably have some braxton-hicks contractions before you're in real labor. Once, you start to have regular contractions, you can go for walk to help your labor progress....as long as it's not too painful for you, it's safe to walk. And try not to go to the hospital until you know for sure you're in labor because they'll just send you home and that really sucks! Most hospitals you can call and talk to a nurse in labor and delivery if you are unsure about going in.

Just try to relax because it will be over before you know it and soon you'll be looking back wondering where it all went.

Answer 5

Wow....I have been pregnant three times now and I start feeling just as you do around 8 months.

So I guess all that proves is....as bad as I felt...I still made it, and you will, too!

It would not be good at all for you or baby to go early. He/she needs to stay in there until ready to come out and mom can find some ways to relieve the burden. Let other people do liftign and strenuous tasks for you. If you can get a massage (Free or otherwise) go for it! Take lots of hot relaxing showers. Just stand there and let the water run over you. Bend over and let it run over your lower back for a while. Do cat stretches (on your hands and knees).

Also, find some things to destract you like getting baby's stuff together, relaxing with a book or catalog, going out to dinner with husband or friend, etc.

Believe it or not, I actually took up gardening in my last 2 months of pregnancy. It felt really good to dig and plant and watch things grow. I just got a comfy mat to kneel on and would change positions often. Maybe you could find a new hobby, too.

You really are in the home stretch! Hang in there!

Answer 6

I know this isn´t what you want to hear, but you really have to hang on just a few more weeks. You see, if you wait for the right time to have the baby, he will be so much healthier and that´s what you really want. During the last month, I had to really reduce salt so as to feel more confortable. I have 3 children, and all of them are really healthy. Besides, rest as much as you can since after he is born, you will have to be very alert. Hope you have a good time in a short while!!!! Your doctor will probably tell you the probable date of arrival.
All the best.

Answer 7

There are old wives tales that suggest many different things to help induce labor naturally, the few that i can think of off the top of my head would be, Walking or sex. I know what you are going thru my first pregnancy i tried everything i could think of, i even took a shot of castor oil(which i would not recommend it did not work for me!) to try and go in to labor, it seemed that nothing worked.

To help with the discomfort some, see if there is a local indoor pool, like at a YMCA or a gym, swimming always helped me, with the swelling, aches, and pains! Good luck with everything, you are almost done! :)

Answer 8

The only safe thing you can do is ask your doctor, like everyone else is saying. You can have sex, which causes contractions and softening of the cervix (with male ejaculation) but if your body isn't ready, you won't go into labor. I was absolutely miserable my last month, walking hurt my feet so bad, and I waddled everywhere. I was induced and had him on my due date, and now I kind of regret it. I determined his birthday, not him, and I wish I would have just waited it out a while longer. Good luck to you, and know that all women who have given birth know your pain.

Answer 9

I totally understand when you get to this point you just want that little bundle of joy OUT! My sister had her boy just 3 days ago and felt the same way. Just remember this, good things come with patients. I know that's not what you want to hear but at this point he is still cooking! You don't want to have him to early and have him be sick or with health problems. Hang in there its all worth it in the end. Do lots of walking. And I know from personal experience sex often times will bring that little one into the world if he is indeed ready. Take it easy your gonna be up at all hours of the night here soon.

Answer 10

They say to walk a lot that it helps them come sooner. I know how you feel too. When i first got pregnant i was terrified to have the baby then toward the end i couldn't wait. Try sleeping with pillows between your legs or in a recliner that was more comfortable to me then a bed.