I'm so depressed, the doctor told me today that my due date is actually a week LATER. (?)?

Question

I'm so sick and tired of being pregnant. I'm so uncomfortable and so frustrated w/ EVERYTHING and in addition to that I've already gained 32 pounds so I feel like a walrus. I THOUGHT I was 34 weeks but today by chance they ended up saying I just entered my 33rd week and this whole time I've been under the impression that my due date was 1 week prior to what they're NOW saying it is. So not only am I due one week later than I though I was, who knows if I'll even deliver then or 2 weeks later since some people deliver late. I can't stand being pregnant anymore and I just want this to be over with. I hate the doctor right now but more so I hate being pregnant that much more. Is there any real advice out there becuase hearing "Aww, it'l be all worth it" just isn't comforting at all.

Answer 1

Here's a *REAL* suggestion: unless the doctors were there when the egg and sperm united, then they only have a rough idea of when you actually conceived. Babies grow at slightly different rates, generalities are usually true, but not always accurate. Just because they changed the "date" means nothing. Your baby will come despite whatever date they write down -- in fact less than 20% of births happen on the "due" date. And, doctors talk with such authority over things of which they have no control. Even if you ARE entering your 33rd week, if your water broke, you'd have that baby by tomorrow regardless of dates. The date is there to make THE DOCTOR more comfortable, not necessarily you. So, ignore their timetables, drink water, be a diva in a lounger with your feet up and rejoice in the fact that you truly do know more about your body than they do.

Answer 2

OMG, I went through the same thing-- and mine was only 4 days not a whole week. I was seriously in tears when I left. YOu get a point that you want so desperately to feel NORMAL, and you hate that you cant sleep or be active, and you hate that everyone you see keeps telling you how big you look.

See if you can think of anyting to pamper yourself-- a movie, a pedicure, a dinner out. Get your mind off of it. There's nothing else you can do, other than let time pass and try not to think of it every minute of the day-- which is nearly impossible, i know.

Answer 3

Doctors cannot predict an exact due date. The baby will come when it is supposed to. That could be three weeks early or two weeks late. You never know. But, don't get depressed about it. Like I said, doctors cannot predict an exact time the baby will come.

Answer 4

Your baby will come when they are ready. Its so weird the way they calculate the due date anyway so they could still be a few days or weeks off. Just think...when its all done..you will have a sweet baby to hold and love. Good luck!!

Answer 5

Just think of it this way. The more time your little bun is in the oven the healthier it will be. I know that the end weeks can be so hard especially when it is so hot outside, but trust me it is so worth it. Good luck and hang in there.

Answer 6

I know this isn't what you want to hear either but just think of all of the women who would give anything to be in your shoes right now who will never get to experience being pregnant. Don't take it for granted it will be over soon enough.

Answer 7

The baby is going to come out when the baby is ready to come out. lol......BTW, congradulations and can I say I hope you have more? Good luck to you and yours.