Officially overdue Moms to be..come in!

Was due Friday....as of my last Dr. appt I was only 1cm, pelvic station was -2 and my cervix, I was told was "softening'. I do not think I have even felt more that 1 real contraction. My baby is now officially not a Scorpio but a Sagittarean now.

So how is everyone else feeling? If there's anyone left!

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I'm still left! I was officially due on 11/12, but that day, my doctor said he though maybe my due date should have been 11/16. Either way, I am at least a week overdue if not more.

I have plenty of contractions, but at my last appt, I was only 1 cm, pelvic station +2 and my cervix was soft. I have been losing my mucus plug in pieces for 2 weeks now.

The doctor stripped my membranes on Friday and that did nothing, but leave me in a lot of pain, so I won't let them do that again.

I have another appointment tomorrow morning, hoping for some progress. Also expecting to receive an induction date.

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Good luck girls!! Lots and lots of {{{Easy Labor Vibes}}} to you both!!

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Seriously, are we the only two left??? I swear I sometimes think he will never come!! I am dreading the thought of going later this week and then having an emergency c section due to a failed induction! I work one day a week and had not planned to be derailed financially because of a c-section recovery that goes into the month of December. IO just really, really thought I would have my baby by now! The fact that pregnancy lasts 10 months for some just seems so brutally unfair at times, when others get perfectly healthy babies nice and early.


Anyway, out with my rant..I'm done for today! Rebecca, I will pray for you to have a quick delivery asap! You have certainly had it a lot worse than me at this point!

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I am sure that we aren't the only two left, maybe just the only ones on here today!

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Bumped for Linda!

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I found this online today, and had to share!

Ten Things not to say to an overdue woman

#1 Now, when was your due date?
If someone says this to you, try not to bite their heads off. This may actually be valid. So many times, the due date is thrown off by a late ultrasound or how your baby is measuring, which are the least accurate ways to determine when your baby is due.

#2 Your belly sure is huge.
Ouch. The size and or shape of a pregnant abdomen has nothing to do with when the baby is due and may not have anything to do with the size of the baby.

#3 Are you sure it isn't twins?
Of course you're sure. Now please don't hurt them...

#4 Have you tried...
Insert a long list of comments and old wives tales on induction methods to be used at home. These, like their medical counterparts, are as great as they sound, particularly in how well they work.

#5 When will you be induced?
The general answer from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is 42 weeks into pregnancy. There are medical reasons for induction of labor prior to this date.

#6 Don't sit there, your water might break!
The good news is that over 75% of the time your water won't break until labor is well established. In fact it only breaks before labor about 12-13% of the time. Sit wherever you like...

#7 Doesn't the placenta have an expiration date?
Nope. While the placenta is the only disposable organ that our bodies make, they aren't ticking time bombs. If your pregnancy goes to 41 weeks, you will likely have special testing to make sure that baby is doing well and so is the placenta, called a biophysical profile (BPP), complete with a non-stress test.

#8 Maybe they got your dates wrong.
Argh, see #1.

#9 When I was pregnant...
Regaling you with stories of their pregnancy may be entertaining. If it's helpful or entertaining, let them continue. If not, fake a contraction and leave.

#10 Oh, being overdue isn't that bad...
It can be nice, but when you've got someone reminding you of it or asking why you haven't had the baby yet, it's annoying. The fun guessing game of when will I have the baby does eventually get old. I personally like to remind myself that no matter what I think during pregnancy, postpartum isn't exactly a picnic!

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Thanks Ladies!!!! Im glad Im not the only one.

I'll check in tomorrow after the appt and let you know if there is progress.

Ugggg Last appt there was nothing.. baby was still high not engaged at all in the pelvis,, no dialation and cervix is still hard.

I too am afraid of a failed induction resulting in a c-section!!!
to you ladies!!!

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Posted by Linda1003

Thanks Ladies!!!! Im glad Im not the only one.

I'll check in tomorrow after the appt and let you know if there is progress.

Ugggg Last appt there was nothing.. baby was still high not engaged at all in the pelvis,, no dialation and cervix is still hard.

I too am afraid of a failed induction resulting in a c-section!!!
to you ladies!!!

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I am here too... I know I don't post to much, but my due date was on Fri 11/20 and as of that day I was not dialated at all... My cervix has been softening for two weeks...

I have another doctor appt today....

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I felt exactly how you ladies did. I had DS 6 days late with an induction. On the up side, if you do need to schedule an induction, it is fairly likely that it will be successful since you are past your due date- you just may need a little help jumpstarting labor. But trust me, I can totally relate to how you all feel.

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I HATE the phone too Linda!!! I know people are curious, but puh lease!!!! My daily facebook posts consist of one word...usually the word "Nothing" so people will leave me alone!!!

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Phone calls, emails, instant messages are all annoying... I know people care but seriously they WILL be notified when I give Birth and need to relax... They are more concerned than me and I am the one going through it all... You would think by now people would be used to me going overdue being last time was 2 weeks late and all turned out fine

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Well an update from my appointment. It looks like I will be induced tomorrow. Just wanting for them to call me back with the time and directions for what to do.

Is it horrible that I am more upset about the fact that I am going to be in the hospital for Thanksgiving than I am excited about the birth? When I first found out we were having a baby in November, I was so excited about having my little one at Thanksgiving. Now, it looks like that Thanksgiving will be spent in the hospital. Just not the way I pictured things, I guess.

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Awww! I SO understand. After Thursday though, I promise it won't matter!!!! YOu will have your beautiful baby!!!! Take it day by day, hour by hour. I am just SO glad that you won't have to suffer the waiting game anymore! Best of luck to you!

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Posted by lala01

Awww! I SO understand. After Thursday though, I promise it won't matter!!!! YOu will have your beautiful baby!!!! Take it day by day, hour by hour. I am just SO glad that you won't have to suffer the waiting game anymore! Best of luck to you!

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It's actually tomorrow at 1pm...my practice is like SO anti induction, so I am not expecting great news.