Hi everyone, Im in my 38th week of pregnancy. I barely got much sleep last night and woke up early today with a surge of energy. I have been trying to think of what I can clean or what housework I can do but I have done a lot of it already so i cant think of very much to do although I feel like doing it. Is this the "nesting" stage? If so, is this nesting the same even if you dont end up cleaning since you dont have anything much to clean although you want to? Thanks!
2007-08-01 01:37:59 · 8 answers · asked by Onecolegirl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yup! sounds just like me when I was about as far along with my three as you are. That surge of energy (oh, what I would not give for that today lol).
I ended up scrubbing floors, re-cleaning...got all the baby clothes out and reorganized 2-3 times...moved nursery furniture around (not the dresser, but the crib and changing table)...anything to try to use up my energy.
If you're finding yourself fidgety, try going to the mall and just walk (it's so hot outside, the heat is probably not good for you at this point).
I found that with #2 and #3 kids, going thru old stuff that we hadn't used in ages helped...closets, boxes...
If you have a hobby you like to do, you can try to focus on that for a while...it's not cleaning, but it will keep you busy :)
Good luck! sounds like your little angel will be here soon! Enjoy every moment with your new bundle of joy.
2007-08-01 02:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aw I didn't get to experience nesting!
At least you put your energy to good use! Um I guess you can try cleaning out your closets, kitchen cabinets, making sure you have everything you need in the nursery, washing all of the baby's new clothes. I can go on!
2007-08-01 09:23:03 · answer #2 · answered by MORENA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you! You put your nesting urges to good use. For some reason I used mine to catalogue my book collection. Crazy. There were dishes everywhere, the fridge needed cleaning and for some reason, I just couldn't do that. I had to catalogue my book collection. I think I'm meant to study librarianship when I've finished reproducing...
2007-08-01 08:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am only 11 weeks and every day I vacuum the whole house, I thought it was weird, but I really like the smell of laundry detergent and Windex:) The same happened with my first pregnancy. Apparently I am not alone, lol.
2007-08-01 09:13:46 · answer #4 · answered by zvezda911 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So I am not alone. LOL We are nesting. I was just laughing with my husband, my house is 100% clean, so I know I will not going into labor. I know I willgo into labor on the one day I let the house go. LOL
2007-08-01 09:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by criley27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its the urge to nest that makes it the nesting instinct whether you have something to clean or not.......this is the right time for this feeling.....about 1 or 2 weeks b4 birth....awwwwwww a wee baby....good luck and congratulations on your imminent birth.... :D wash up the baby clothes again with snuggly fabric softener......nothin too strenuous tho...
2007-08-01 08:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by ~*Princess*~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are nesting.......I was just like that the day before my son was born. Get ready, it shouldn't be long now!!! Congrats!!!!
2007-08-01 08:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by nita s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amy don't relax your going to need that energy when that bundle of joy come
2007-08-01 08:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by paulcondo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋