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My first baby was really early so with my second we were paranoid the whole time. I ended up taking castor oil after my due date came and went!

@MrsSRS: same! My first came at 30w5d and during my second pregnancy I was nervous every single day. She ended up coming at 40w5d!

Me! With my first two pregnancies, I delivered at 38 weeks so I'm thinking this one will come early, too. Labor with my son was pretty fast, checked into the hospital around noon and delivered at 4:30, and I figure this one will be even faster. I already feel uncomfortable and that the baby is rather low and I'm only 27 weeks! My placenta is apparently low this time so that freaks me out a bit more. Ugh!

I was really nervous because my OB thought I would go really early (not pre term, just on the earlier side). I ended up giving birth on my due date (despite being 4 cm dilated for a week and a half prior to that).

@Ginabean3: Were you on progesterone shots your 2nd pregnancy? My 1st pregnancy DS was born at 34 weeks, 2nd pregnancy DD was born at 36 weeks. I was on progesterone suppositories with DD and that's only way I made it to 36. My dr said the shots are WAY more effective than suppositories so I'm curious if I will make it past 36 weeks this time.

@Foodnerd81: Honestly at 35 weeks I wouldn't worry unless you are having contractions frequently. In that case, I'd sit down and drink water.

I had N at 37 weeks and E at 35 weeks. I had a feeling the other time I was pregnant that E would come early.

I am totally paranoid! I think because my last pregnancy I felt great the whole time and this time around I started to feel uncomfortable around 25 weeks. Now at 31 weeks I'm waddling, definitely have more pressure and just overall feel bad. My back was killing last night and I was convinced it was a labor sign. I think it's just harder on your body the second time around, especially when you're chasing a toddler!

@travellingbee: honestly, before this pregnancy we were almost positive we would stop at two, but open to the possibility of three. I loved being pregnant with my first. This time around, not sure I could do it! I'm so tired all the time and sooooo uncomfortable, and I only have one child to chase after

@BandDmommy: yes I was on the shots until 35 weeks! I think it helped? Or maybe I just got lucky? The preterm labor the first time around was completely random and no explanation was ever found.

@Ginabean3: I have a nurse coming every week and we are trying to adjust shots so I get as close to 37 weeks as possible. Not sure what happens with you but my water just breaks, no contractions.

@Ginabean3: My story is similar except my baby had 0 patience and came 24 hours even when they tried to stop labor. He's still strong willed so I'm not shocked he came on his own timeline. :). Glad to hear your success on shots! Hopefully I will have same results.

Yes and no? DS was an IUGR baby so I was induced. I currently have a placenta previa which may prevent a vaginal delivery if it doesn't resolve itself come delivery time. And I fear that DD may also be an IUGR baby. Since I was induced the 1st time, I have no idea what to expect if all goes well and I go into labor on my own.