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@Astro Bee: The latest my doctor will allow me to go is 41 weeks. She scheduled the induction for exactly 41 weeks.

@Boopers: ooh, very exciting! That's great that you'll be wrapping up work soon!!

@Astro Bee: my doc also said 41 weeks is the longest they'll let me go too, but hoping I don't get there. I'm ready!

@neekierose: will be thinking of you tomorrow! Can't wait to hear updates and see your sweet girl!!!!

39 weeks tomorrow and am looking forward to our appointment! So hoping that I'm dilated! DH & I decided we're going to bring our hospital bags with us in the car (my doctor's office is at the hospital) just in case. Likely just wishful thinking on our end, but you never know!

@SunshineMcC: I'm glad baby is doing well, but sorry there is no progress. At least you have a plan and can start counting down... You will have your baby in less than 2 weeks!

Had my 40 week appt today at 39w6d, right after my prenatal yoga class (it's down the hall at the hospital, so very convenient). The instructor and other women were really surprised to see me, but it was just what I needed. I just hope I won't be available for next week's class!

Anyway, my doctor confirmed that baby had dropped. My pelvis and hips are pretty sore now. She also had me schedule an ultrasound (a biophysical profile) for tomorrow. which tests the health of the baby, placenta, amniotic fluid level, etc. It goes into much more detail than a non-stress test. If I don't end up scoring high enough, the technician will refer me to triage, so I'll be bringing my hospital bag with me just in case. If it's all good, then it's back to the waiting game, with an induction date not to be set before 41w3d.

@SunshineMcC: Glad to hear that your appt went well today. It's too bad you're not dilated (I have no idea if I am or not), but remember that dilation can progress very quickly or stay stalled at a few cms for weeks, so it's not a really reliable indicator of impending labour. In any case, I'm sure you'll be holding your little bambino before you know it!

@SunshineMcC: I'm sorry - it's totally okay to feel bummed about the lack of progression. If it makes you feel any better, I am 2 weeks behind you and got just as crabby when I wasn't dilated last week at my appointment. I didn't truly expect to be, but still - I was not happy, lol.

@As Time Goes By: @PrincessBaby: @meredithNYC: @Astro Bee: thanks everyone! I'm feeling lots better tonight, back to just looking forward to meeting him. Great to remember that things could change very quickly, and that he'll definitely be here within 2 weeks at the latest! Thanks for your support! Hugs!

I don't think my midwives do cervical checks, maybe if you're over due, I'll have to ask at my appointment today.

I had a massage yesterday, which was great but all last night and today I've had period cramping. It was enough last night to make it hard to sleep through it. I hope it's a sign things are moving forward and not a sign in going to be like this for the next 2+weeks!

I'm going to ask my midwife about it today at my 38 weeks appointment but is anyone else getting these?

@yellowbird: Welcome! Hey, now we're all officially going to be April mamas (those of us who are still waiting that is- for such a small group, we had a lot of us give birth in March!)

@yellowbird: Welcome! This is a really great group of ladies and we're so happy to add one more.

The lack of sleep with twins is insane. And on top of that I'm fighting what I'm pretty sure is bronchitis. But on the flip side my boys are amazing and I can't wait for each of you to get to meet your lo's!

My ultrasound this morning went very well. Baby is measuring at 7 lbs 8 oz, and is perfectly positioned (head down, facing my spine, and straight down the centre line). I didn't get a length estimate, but the ultrasound technician said there was no problem with my placenta, amnio level, or anything else. You were right, @SunshineMcC, it is really reassuring to see and hear.

@Yellowbird: Welcome to the group, although sorry to hear that you're past your due date. Today is mine and @Boopers. I spent the rest of the day out shopping and walking around with my mom, and everyone I met was surprised that I was out and about. My feet are sore, but the last couple of very active days haven't brought on any contractions.

@Marionberry: I hope you feel better soon, and that you are able to get as much sleep as you can. I think I'm coming down with a cold now, too - sore throat and ears and runny nose - not what I want with a newborn expected any day!

@Banana330: I'm glad you got your massage (they are so amazing this late), and hope that your cramps are a sign of baby's imminent arrival!

@Astro Bee: thanks they don't seem to be. Hopefully all your walking around is helping!

@yellowbird: welcome hopefully your babe shows up soon!

I asked my midwife how late before they induce, she said 41w3d is the earliest assuming everything is still going well. And 42 is latest. I'm really hoping I don't get to that point!

@yellowbird: @Astro Bee: @Mrs.Pinecone316: Yes, a c-section and a cough do not pair well but I'm mostly concerned I'm going to get a baby sick. Praying all of you don't have to deal with the same worry.

@Boopers: Happy due date to you, too! I figure baby's been playing an April Fool joke on us, thinking he'd actually come today. Glad you're almost done with work. Bosses can be so funny! Mine was nervous for the last couple of weeks I was at work. Today I got asked about a dozen times when my baby was due, and everyone reacted with shock when i said today - like they were hoping I wouldn't go into labour in their store/restaurant. I hope your little boy arrives soon!

@yellowbird: hi! welcome, welcome! I had some intense contractions last night for about an hour as well, and then they just stopped - it IS such a mind game, and I feel like they're exhausting - my whole body was aching after they stopped! Exciting to hear that your induction is scheduled!

@marionberry: So glad to hear the boys are amazing! I love seeing pictures of them - they are just adorable. Sorry to hear you're struggling with sleep AND getting sick - hopefully it passes soon. You are a warrior!!

@Astro Bee: So glad to hear your appointment went well and that everything looks great!!

@Mrs. Sunshine: So excited over here too!!

@Boopers: @Astro Bee: every time I go into work, people say, "You're still here?!". I'm like, "um, yep - don't ya see me?!!". I was planning to go downtown into the office on Monday next week if LO isn't here, but my feet get so terribly swollen when I do, that I might just work from home until this little guy comes!

Hopefully this isn't TMI, but I asked my doctor's office what they recommend in terms of getting labor going - I've heard everything from raspberry leaf tea, primrose oil, walking to spicy foods. They said the only thing they really recommend is nipple stimulation, orgasms and sex. Ha! One of the nurses explained that back in the day during inductions instead of using pitocin, they actually relied on nipple stimulation to cause contractions and get things going. So, again, hopefully not TMI, but some more advice for those of wanting to get things going!!

@SunshineMcC: I had spicy food twice last week, plus the massage and pedicure (massaging around the ankles supposedly helps), sex, and lots of walking. I've been thinking about suggesting some more sex to DH for the last couple of nights but have been so tired and now I have a head cold, so I have zero interest. I kind of hope for baby to stay put until I get over this, but I feel so impatient.

@Boopers: Aside from the cold, I feel fine. Legs and feet are sore, but I've been making DH work on them for me. I actually sent him a YouTube video last night because he's not all that great at massage, and I needed them done really well. Still no cramps or contractions. Happy last day of work!

@Mrs. Sunshine: Lol! The number of times I've sexily mentioned to DH that we should have sex over the last several months and then fallen asleep first or just felt too tired is too numerous to count! We now joke about that line from "Fun with Dick and Jane" - "we should have sex... on Saturday!"

@Astro Bee: haha LO had that stomach virus I had about a day or two before me, she was sick on a Thursday and was definitely not herself on Friday and my DH asked me if I wanted to go to the beach 2.5 hours away and go shark fishing with his friends. I don't even know why he though that was a good idea lol

@meredithNYC: I feel you on the leaking I've been wearing liners for weeks now and even then some days I need two! I definitely don't feel sexy more like a lumbering bear.

@As Time Goes By: oh, I hope it happens for you today! Good luck!

@As Time Goes By: @MeredithNYC: @Banana330: I feel anything but sexy. A beached whale is probably the best analogy for how I feel; DH has to help me off the couch frequently, and has had to roll me over in bed a couple of times so I could get comfortable. Sex is definitely a means to an end at this point, 'cause at 40+2 I'm feeling a little desperate!

We went for a 3.5 km walk this afternoon. The weather was gorgeous (I wore just a t-shirt!), and so many people were out and about. It was great, but no contractions so far!

@Mrs. Sunshine: Thats's hilarious. I'm sure there will be many more instances of "what are you thinking?" to come for us all.