Comments on: Week 38 – All My Bags Are Packed – I’m Ready To Go…

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:59:17 +0000

Well, I’m 38 weeks +1 day pregnant today. I’m surprised I went this long. A month ago I was admitted to the hospital with preterm labor/contractions. They tried to stop contractions but it never worked. It only messed with my heart since it was heart medicine they chose. Only the past 3 days had I had a break from contractions and back pain. Now this morning, that’s all I have is the wonderful back pain and stomach feeling tight. I noticed my belly seems a lot smaller than it was a couple days ago. But baby is moving well so I guess maybe I just lost water weight.
I’m honestly not holding my breath about her coming out any time soon. I know that usually babies are born two weeks before or after the due date. We’ll see. My mom had all her children exactly on their due dates.
I guess for now it’s a waiting game to see when she’ll be here. I hate that she’s going to be here in the Winter where it will be all cold and she’ll have to go for appointments all the time. But what can ya do. I plan to keep her safe and bundled up though.

By: louise

louise — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:33:56 +0000

hiya im 36 weeks pregnant with my first but all week i have been feeling like period pains and also i have been having loose stools and been going to the toilet a lot more than usual….ive also had like a white creamy discharge for the past week should i be worried??

By: maria

maria — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:50:05 +0000

HI there! i am 37 weeks and 4days today and my period cramps and leg cramps gets really bad on and off, feel like i have no energy, realy tired but cant put myslf to sleep, my pregnancy been fine, just starting to feel like its dropping now, seen my midwife today, everything was fine. just when i came home i started to feel really bad period cramps from 5in the evening till late evening, feeling slightly better now but its still there. i dont know if nearly there! am urinating alot and poo coming out runny!:/

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 04:23:54 +0000

hi! i am 36 almost 37 weeks pregnant. i have had on an off contractions but what is really driving me crazy is my back will tense up n i cant seem to get comfortable n i have been having period cramps. i don’t understand what is going on. this is my third child and i dont remember bring this uncomfotable. i have not been able to sleep hardly at all. does this mean i am going to have hm soon?

By: mummyto4boys

mummyto4boys — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:54:25 +0000

Hi i’m 37+4 days pregnant with my fifth baby i never had any pre labour sign’s before my longest labour was 10 minutes my first baby was born 34 weeks second third due date and forth was a week early now i’m peeing continually, really bad irregualar tightenings with no pain’s. And my hips are killing me i’ve dropped heaps and it feels as if the babys head is falling out my cervix everytime he or she notes any advise on is it labour soon for me as i haven’t had this type before?

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:15:56 +0000

Hi Beth, congrats on the baby! I think everyone is different, and it takes a different strategy/amount of time to get back into shape. I don’t know if you’re breastfeeding, but that seems to help drop some weight… Walks with the baby are often a good way to get some exercise. Eating well is also important – healthy food to keep up your energy, but not the salty or sugary stuff that keeps the pounds on. And remember, it took you 10 months to put all that baby weight on, so give yourself an equal amount of time to get that baby weight off. Good luck, and if you discover any good strategies, please let us know!

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:51:34 +0000

Any one have any suggestions on how to get my body back in to shape?? lol. I am 21 years old and all i can think about is (am i ever going to have my body back again) I have been doing crunches but i just dont feel like i am getting any where! Any advice would be great!

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:40:29 +0000

~HI~
Just letting you know i had my baby girl She finaly decided too come in to the world! I wne into labor 2:00 a.m on August 15th and she was born at 6:15 p.m. They was going to induce labor with patocin but as soon as they started talking about it things progressed quickly and on their own so i didnt need it.Labor was surprisingly not as bad as i imagined it to be.I almost had to get an emergency c section though because she was constricting the embilical cord and her heart rate almost completely dropped but after a few minutes ut regulated again and things were fine.She weifhes 6 pound and 14 ounces and has a head full of dark brown hair.She’s beautiful.As for the caster oil i didnt use it because i had asked my doctor about it and he suggested that i didnt because it could slow down the fetal heart beat.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:57:18 +0000

Hi Beth,
I know it’s hard, but your body will thank you if you try to rest and relax and remember that regardless of how easy or difficult your labor is, it won’t be too much longer before you’re holding that little bundle of joy in your arms, and a few hours after that, you’ll start to forget how long and hard the last few weeks were because you’ll see why it was all worth it. And I know it’s crazy, but you’ll miss those nights that you get to sleep on your own schedule, so try to enjoy those while they last!! Good luck, I’ll be interested to hear how your caster oil works

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:15:25 +0000

I am just letting every one know that i still have no signs of labor and i am still not dilating! It is now 1 weekd and two days past my due date.I have decided to give caster oil a try.I have had friends sware that it works and at this point i am desperate to try any thing! so some time today i will be making a trip to the store to pick some up.I will let all of you know how that goes.I am hoping it makes things happen!