https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:59:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2896135 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:20:10 +0000 bhbee 2896135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: congrats! I’m sorry you had to wait so long! And glad everyone is ok. My first two both had a quickly resolved shoulder dystocia but it definitely gets everyone in the delivery room worried! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2896132 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:12:16 +0000 MenagerieMama 2896132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I realized I never followed up with an update! I was scheduled for an induction at 41 weeks and went into labor spontaneously literally the night before and so came into L&amp;D in the middle of the night instead of that morning. LO3 was born at 10am! This was also after coming to triage the prior night thinking my water had broken, but it hadn’t. I begged for them to induce me a day early instead of sending me home but the hospital was having a planned power outage and was running on generators with half the ORs down so they refused. Of all the weekends! </p> <p>He was 9.5 lb though and I had a 30 sec shoulder dystocia where he was stuck and it was really scary but we are both fine. I wish everyone had listened to my insistence that he was going to be huge and somehow gotten me the 39 wk induction I wanted!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894638 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:18:46 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2894638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: oh momma, I'm so sorry. Hang in there :heart: You won't be pregnant forever :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894636 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:04:27 +0000 MenagerieMama 2894636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Still pregnant 😩 I have another appointment this afternoon so I hope I’ve made some progress. At least will get details about my induction I guess. My mom is coming to watch my kids so I don’t have to drag them but she won’t come down in the morning to help with their activities and won’t stay to help with dinner 🤷‍♀️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894542 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:43:24 +0000 paigeface 2894542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Prayers baby comes soon! Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894487 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:06:46 +0000 pachamama 2894487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh mama feels like yesterday that I was in your same position! And I had been taking progesterone injections so I felt like bc of the meds the baby was stuck in there which was even worse, like it was my fault. Then at my 40 week ultrasound it showed he was still measuring 37 weeks so I freaked out and got induced. It was a super easy fast labor which I'm sure it will be for you! you look back at the time and it will be able up in the radar but I totally understand the misery. Do whatever you have to do to stay sane. You never know, it could be tonight🙏🤞 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894486 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:02:56 +0000 misolee 2894486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could have written this post couple of years ago. My 3rd ended up being induced at 41weeks. My 2nd came early at 37weeks so everyone and their moms was also telling me it would be similar. So at 37 weeks I was waiting. And waiting. And waiting. To make matters worse, I started dilating slowly early and was dilated to 5cm when I actually went in. I also solo parent a lot and I was so cranky and not that proud as a mom those last couple of weeks. Just hang in there and take things slow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894483 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 17:37:03 +0000 MenagerieMama 2894483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all. I really felt like I was losing my marbles this morning. I’m still cranky but I think nap time has let me reset a little. And tomorrow the kids will be in school so I can take it easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894462 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:30:33 +0000 bhbee 2894462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh the end with #3 was THE WORST. You’re so worn down by then (I got shingles at 38w courtesy of being so run down!). Give yourself some grace because you are doing great just surviving. </p> <p>Don’t worry about being a horrible parent they will forget if they even notice. Turn on that screen time or whatever treat will pacify and let it go. I hope you’re holding that baby ASAP!! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894461 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:26:13 +0000 agold 2894461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hang in there and try to get a nap in! I also love the pop cycles in the bath idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894436 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:17:54 +0000 Autumnmama79 2894436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: ugh, the end is THE WORST. Like get this baby out already! I’m 33 weeks and so done done done. Hoping time passes quickly for you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894433 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:06:17 +0000 skinnycow 2894433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m so sorry! My second was later than my first (40+2 vs 38+5) and those additional 11 days felt like an eternity! I was 1 cm at my 39 week and 40 week appointments and they were unable to sweep my membranes also so I can totally commiserate. </p> <p>For what it’s worth - they decided to induce me a few hours after my 40 week appointment due to low fluid and I went into labor on my own by the time I made it to the hospital two hours later. Hang in there - you’re almost there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894429 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:59:58 +0000 MamaBear87 2894429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My second was later than my first and I thought I was going to loose it. Can you call family and just bluntly tell them you need them to come over and watch your kiddos? If not I agree with some screentime, turn on a Disney movie and give them a treat.<br /> And don't worry about being grumpy they will be fine!<br /> Hope baby comes for you soon. Mine only came when I finally just said I don't have control and baby will come when he's ready. I also had a good chat with my midwife and we decided on a plan if baby wasn't here by 42 weeks, baby came later that night super fast </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894423 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:40:18 +0000 Petitduck 2894423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: I feel for you. Going overdue is seriously awful mentally. If you’re into screentime then let that be a fun activity. Movie and treats for your kids and order food or go out for food and try to let things roll off your back because you are working so hard right now. </p> <p>Day time baths for the kids as a distraction and silly crafts they can do. </p> <p>Hope your baby comes ASAP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894412 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:10:53 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2894412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man. Screen time! Let them watch whatever. Or give them popsicles in the bath. </p> <p>I solo parent a lot and being pregnant with number three and dealing with the other two was hard. I was always grumpy. Hopefully babycomes soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894410 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:00:16 +0000 nwm 2894410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally sympathize, those days past the due date are kind of brutal! Hope at least tomorrow you will have child care and (if not in the hospital) go somewhere by yourself to just RELAX and veg out. I likewise got sick of being pregnant with my second (who defied expectations by being even later than the first) and started my leave, but actually just hid out at my parents' house for a few hours each day and watched TV while we had child care. It helped take my mind off things a little bit and I KNOW I would not have had it in me to be a patient parent. Can you get family/DH to take over for a few hours this afternoon/evening so you can at least get out for a manicure/walk/movie/whatever by yourself? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894409 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:57:59 +0000 cake2017 2894409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: Almost there! I got induced yesterday and had no dilation either. We were afraid baby was going to be big since my first was big. I posted a few days before about worries etc too. Hang in there- your feeling s are so normal. Keep walking and try to get out of the house for fresh air. I hope baby comes on their own for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894408 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:57:08 +0000 brownepiano 2894408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Commiseration, waiting for a baby is the worst. Mine were both late and I was so grumpy. I tried to plan one thing to do each day with my toddler (the second time) but I was running out of ideas by the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894407 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:53:04 +0000 graceandjoy 2894407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uggh I am so sorry mama! I never even thought I could be late with my 3rd, since my 2nd came 2 weeks early!! </p> <p>Hang in there! I hope it's gonna be SOON!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894404 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:45:35 +0000 Ajsmommy 2894404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hang in there mama.. you're doing a great job!!! Sending you some labor starting vibes :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-insane-past-my-due-date#post-2894403 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:43:59 +0000 MenagerieMama 2894403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was due with #3 yesterday and am going batty still being pregnant. I’ve had 2 OB appointments in the past week and my cervix has not been internally dilated enough for a membrane sweep. My babies are big and this one feels even bigger. I’ve had a million stretch marks this time around compared to almost none with the other two. The hospital I’m delivering at won’t let me be induced until 41 weeks. I caved and started my maternity leave yesterday, which was the right choice. But today I’m home with both my kids (I’m usually off T/Th) and I am just so upset to still be pregnant and uncomfortable and I feel like I’m constantly yelling at everyone and trying to not just collapse in the corner and cry. None of my family is helping, just pestering me about when baby will be here. And DH threw his back out from the extra toddler lifting so I’ve had to do a lot more and it’s so hard. I just want to be done.</p> <p>Sigh. Any advice or commiseration? How can I stop being a horrible mother while waiting for my induction? </p>