https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 15:31:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142785 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:08:51 +0000 bpcmarj 142785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: that would be the greatest thing, ever!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142781 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:07:27 +0000 pastemoo 142781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: Good luck! FWIW, when my mom had me, she wasn't dilated till 36 hours before I was born, then was 1cm for what seemed like a really long time, then suddenly was 6cm and I was born 2 hours later. Hopefully you go quickly like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142625 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:35:34 +0000 winniebee 142625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: Bummer that you aren't yet dilated but you know that can change on a dime! Great to know that and end point is in sight : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142622 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:34:32 +0000 bpcmarj 142622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for all the well wishes!</p> <p>Midwife's appointment was fine, but I am not dilated AT ALL. Totally closed she said. But, she said I could start dilating as soon as I have contractions, so that's what I'm hoping for! I'll have an ultrasound on Wednesday and if fluid levels are good, I'll be induced next Monday. If fluid is low, I'll be induced that night. One way or another it looks like baby will be here in a week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142187 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:06:36 +0000 GrapeCrush 142187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: good luck and hopefully it happens soon for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142176 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:01:27 +0000 Mrs. Pen 142176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarbear: yeah that's what I love about it too - there is so much going on everyday. </p> <p>oops, sorry for threadjacking ;-/ I'm becoming notorious for that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142159 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:54:37 +0000 Mrsbells 142159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went past my due date by 5 days, I was still going to work and that helped a teeny bit. I also walked a lot but ended up being induced due to other complications </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142151 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:51:15 +0000 anbanan15 142151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was born 40+9. I was induced 40+8. No real advice, just hang in there. I accepted the fact that my body just wasn't going to go into labor on it's own which was disappointing but in the end we still got the same result. I only became tired of win pregnant when I went over 40 weeks :) and that was mostly from anticipation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142121 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:34:17 +0000 Alivoo01 142121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! Hope the baby is ready to make its appearance soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142118 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:31:41 +0000 mrsjyw 142118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: hope you have a healthy and smooth L&amp;D SooN! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142111 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:23:54 +0000 bpcmarj 142111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm headed to the hospital for another NST today. Then my midwife said to come by after and she'll check my cervix. She hasn't done this yet so I am anxious to find out what's going on!</p> <p>Here's hoping our baby girl comes to join us soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-142086 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:35 +0000 GrapeCrush 142086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: yup i made it over :o) it's much more active here(even though i'm not the most active poster, i like reading everyones stories/questions/posts) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141834 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:01:10 +0000 Mrs. Pen 141834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>aww so sorry! I hope it's soon, I know how anxious it is to just wait and wait. I felt like I was going to be pregnant forever. </p> <p>@sarbear: YAY! You're here :) glad to see you made the move to HB :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141819 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:12:51 +0000 GrapeCrush 141819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'm at 40+3....i'm beyond ready. every little cramp, twinge, 'feeling' i'm like is this it?! i have absolutely no signs of labor either, so i know (somewhat) what you are feeling. i am, however, scheduled for an induction on wednesday because i am impatient and can't wait much longer...that and i am beyond uncomfortable and my hips can't take much more. good luck and hopefully labor happens soon for you!<br /> we have just been 'relaxing' and watching tv, going to the movies...nothing too crazy, just things to keep me from realizing that i am beyond uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141785 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:40:13 +0000 chopsuey 141785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had acupuncture and went into labor 4 hours later! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141661 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:30:27 +0000 pastemoo 141661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh wow. Good luck! And how frustrating. I hope she comes soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141650 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:36:02 +0000 autumnlove 141650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was born 40 days + 7. Hang in there! We went to dinner, watched movies at home, hung out with friends, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141627 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:07:52 +0000 Rubies 141627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave birth at 40+4...I didn't do anything to speed it up...Just waited excitedly! Good luck!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141619 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:46:32 +0000 heffalump 141619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO came on her due date but I was still so anxious about it because she dropped early and the doctor kept telling me she thought I would go into labor soon, weeks before I did. I tried all sorts of things to induce labor naturally, but of course they didn't work. Way easier said than done, but try to relax and enjoy your last few days baby free. Maybe you can go on a date night to a nice restaurant, to a movie, try to get in those last minute things that you won't be doing in a long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141618 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:42:28 +0000 bpcmarj 141618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Thank you! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141610 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:32:02 +0000 winniebee 141610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice but just wanted to wish you well!! Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/406-and-so-ready-for-labor-to-start#post-141609 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:29:14 +0000 bpcmarj 141609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I am now 40+6 with no sign of labor really. My parents flew in on Wednesday and we have been spending everyday walking around and trying to keep my mind off this due date. NST on Friday was fine, our baby girl is doing really well and my blood pressure is still great. We have an ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday if needed. My midwife is being great and reminding me that baby will come when she's ready.</p> <p>For those of you who went past your due date, how did you keep your mind off of wondering when labor would start? Did you do anything to try to get labor started? </p>