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Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I'm going absolutely crazy waiting for this baby to come out. Is there anything I can do?

Re: I'm going absolutely crazy waiting for this baby to come out. Is there anything I can do?

The Bump Expert

Here’s an answer you won’t like: Not really. Home remedies, from walking to sex to spicy food to mopping the kitchen floor, are harmless -- but most often ineffective. Other strategies (think herbal supplements, nipple stimulation and castor oil) can work, but might bring on killer contractions that can be dangerous to your baby and super-painful to you. Don't try anything without your midwife or doctor’s advice. Most doctors will recommend inducing labor by 41 or 42 weeks, so the end is in sight.

You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: Use this time to take care of you, before you have to take care of baby. Sleep, read, go to the movies -- anything that distracts you from the Big Waiting Game. Oh, and it’s a good idea to turn off the ringer on your phone and let voice mail take the calls. Nothing’s more annoying right now than 101 calls asking where that baby is.

| May 06 , 2009 5:10 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

Well said...

mazzloree | September 11 , 2009 4:16 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

Agreed! I am getting really tired of people saying to walk or eat spicy food or do this and do that because, "it worked for me." Well, I'm beginning to realize that it was probably just a coincidence that they went into labor right around the time they did those things because none of it works for me and I am tired of even trying. I will admit that I have even been stooping as low as to try and bribe this baby to come on out! Lol!

AGSkelton | January 20 , 2010 12:49 AM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I am right there with you. I am having my husband and children field the phone calls and texts - have done all those "suggestions" - even hiked up a 4 mile mountain (felt wonderful but wouldn't recommend it to some :) and no baby yet. I'm beginning to think that this will never happen. And the waiting! I keep anticipating the labor pains and have even welcomed the upcoming "ouch"!! I was induced with my first and that was a horrible experience; had my second very quickly without difficulty; and now 7 1/2 years later, I'm worried my body forgot what to do! So fellow "due" mommies, I am with you - this stinks! I just want to hold her and give her kisses on her sweet little head!

eto22 | January 24 , 2010 8:07 AM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I feel the same way! I am so tired of ppl making suggestions and taking bets as to when she will get here! At first it was kinda cute now it is just annoying! I just want my baby here so I can hold her and see her little face! I just cant handle the changing of emotions and the extreme emotions that I keep getting. I dont think that I have ever gotten so angry as I have at ppl in the last week! I want this over with!!

ashleylapish | February 15 , 2010 10:04 AM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I hear you. I've tried everything! I think bribing the baby has worked the best. I work with the public, and working till the bust, (if it ever happens) so everyday I hear "your still here", REALLY!? am I !? I'm overtired and ready to see his little fingers and toes :) Good luck everyone!

Cher-e | February 19 , 2010 6:58 AM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

Amen! I've tried everything as well. Despite the good natured "you're still here?" or "still carrying that baby?" I'm tired of it. He'll come when he's darn good and ready too. Total coincidences for those things.

hasenpheffer86 | February 24 , 2010 4:49 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I actually have a scheduled c-section for next monday. But that hasn't stopped everyone, including my hubby, from insisting the baby is going to come at any second. This is my third baby and the other two were right on time so I'm not worried about it. And I know my body. . .I feel fine, well as fine as I can for being 9 mths prgenant! Learn to tune all of the suggestions and comments out. Believe me. . .this is a skill you will want to master by the time your little angel becomes two!!

slaurent | March 22 , 2010 6:28 AM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I'm not even overdue yet and i'm getting the same comments: "boy you look ready to pop, you gonna have that baby anytime soon??" "i want to see that baby, she needs to come now (or whenever it's convenient for them so they don't have to work)." The worst thing I keep hearing is "any changes yet?? think the baby is gonna come tonight?" I agree with everyone, it's aggrivating. I'm thinking of carrying a tape recorder so whenever someone says something like that i can just push play so they can hear "It's the baby's choice, not mine. When she feels she's done, she will come and I'll let you know." It'll be much more polite that telling them to get off my case and leave me the hell alone!! :)

serenityvo | May 14 , 2010 8:57 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I totally understand where everyone is coming from. I am going nuts waiting for this baby!My job even told me I had to stop working, and they keep saying "haven't you had that baby yet?" "your still pregnant", and then calls from the family, "aren't you in labor yet"...It gets quite aggravating and does not help me cope with the fact that I want to see her probably more then anyone else to just hold her in my arms not in my tummy anymore! They all think they are getting impatient, I am the one that can't sleep or get comfortable at all!!! And my daughter is not even here yet! I have gotten 3 different due dates from 3 different doctors, one passed on friday (didn't happen) next is tues, then friday again..fingers crossed!!

rmill158 | May 15 , 2010 5:41 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I have always been a very active person with a very detailed diet with Weight Watchers. So getting pregnant and changing my mind set was difficult. Now with 7 days left to go, I am still not use to the "big" comments even though people think they are being nice. My patience has also dwindled and as of today, I am no longer accepting phone calls from family and most friends.

nursemarko | May 18 , 2010 6:00 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I am really tired of the "Where's that baby?" or calls to my husband asking if I am in labor. And if I don't return a call within an hour people think that I am in labor. As if the waiting isn't stressful enough; to know that everyone else is on pins and needles waiting makes it that much more stressful. Oh, and the fact the the baby pool they had going on at work predicted me having my baby last week. At least I am officially on leave as of today.

eh8 | June 07 , 2010 7:31 AM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

Between coworkers, family and friends I have to say friends win for being supportive and not annoying. At this point I have no patience left: I want this baby out of me right now! Nothing seems to help, walking makes me sore, sex does nothing, I do not want to cause distress and hurt my baby or myself so I'm avoiding caster oil. I have to say this is the absolutely worst part of being pregnant. This baby has caused my body to gain weight, created stretch marks and feel miserable for almost 10 months. I am ready to get it out of me and try to resume what I used to look like. I love this baby, but the longer it takes to come out the more detached I feel from it. I just want to scream!! Does anyone else feel this frustrated? I think it is just my hormones, because up until the last 2 weeks I was pleasant and excited. Now I am border-line crazy, what's going on?

hoekll01@gmail.com | June 21 , 2010 8:09 AM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

Ladies, I couldn't agree more! I am 36 weeks and 3 days and absolutely cannot wait to get this show on the road. Just yesterday I had a mini breakdown about how miserable I have been feeling the last week or so. Thank Heavens for my fully supportive and compassionate husband!!! On the other hand, some family members are driving me borderline insane with multiple phone calls everyday. It wouldn't be so bad if they weren't always expcting the worst or offering un-asked for advice or tips or just telling me what to do (or not to do) all together. Turning the ringers off on the phones is just the tip that I needed to hear. Now I won't feel too guilty doing it.

junebuginjuly | June 21 , 2010 11:09 AM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I'm 39 weeks today - I've eaten spicy food, had the big O, fooled around with my hubby to be, cleaned the ENTIRE house, walk every where - and the doc says my cervix is soft, but no dialation - trying to be optimistic, I made it a comfortable, loving environment so why would she want to come out? ha ha It wouldn't be so bad but I can't sleep for more than 2 hrs at a time my hips and ribs are sore. Doc app tomorrow - if she tells me again "any day now" I'll scream.

Charli84 | June 23 , 2010 12:29 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I am 39 weeks and i dilated to 3 and for the past week my mucus plug as been coming out ,but still no baby .This anticipation is killing me considering that i don't know what am having .This is my 3rd child i have an 8 year old son and a 3 year old daughter both pregnancy where easy my son came out 3 days before due date and my daughter came out on her due so i am hoping i don't get induce that all i feel like it will hurt more that way .I have ppl calling me everyday saying how am i feeling and are you in labor yet its just so frustrating and annoying i keep telling everyone when i am in labor i will make sure you get a text or a call ..i also hate when ppl say don't give birth till i get back ahhh .Next person that ask me about it i am going to grave a rock and throw it at them lol i just want this baby out i had enough

bonnie1184 | June 24 , 2010 6:20 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

i am so glad to read that everyone is feeling the same way i am feeling, even the repeat moms! I thought i was impatient a month ago, and now at 39 weeks, 2 cm dialated and almost 100% effaced, i am so over this. I actually went in last week cause i thought my water broke and was just leaking, but no no, baby's head is pressing on my bladder and making me literally pee myself. awesome. plus let's not even mention the swollen hands and feet. my hip hurts so bad i can't sleep without tylenol. i feel like such a wimp but come on now, this just needs to be done with. I agree with the comment- if my dr tells me "any day now" again i will scream too! or if i get one more text asking "baby yet?" trust me people, i will let you know.

sparklinggrapejuice4me | July 07 , 2010 1:34 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

My favorite so far has been "Don't be in a hurry! He's way easier to take care of now, than when he's on the outside!" Grrrrrr! I WANT THIS BABY OUT! Are you kidding me, like I am a really productive, active person, at 91/2 months pg. I CAN BARELY TIE MY OWN SHOES! Thanks for the rant!

snazzybarrelracer | July 10 , 2010 2:10 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

The calls! They drive me nuts, every one I know seems to call every day to check up on us. We are now 5 days overdue and I feel like I just can't take it any more. I can't tell you how many times we have assured every one that they will get a call when we are ready to call them. I know he'll come when he's ready but it seems like it's never going to happen. Even the DH is getting annoying, every hour I get the same question, any contractions? I just want to be done with this, and to be able to hold my baby boy!

JenW27 | July 14 , 2010 5:11 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I am tired of people giving suggestions on how to get him out but when I told them that my doctor wants to induce me if I dont have him before next week they freak out.. They need to make up there mind.. I can't even leave my house to go to the store without my neighbor asking me if I'm in labor. Don't you think if I was in labor I wouldn't be driving myself. I want to see my son more than anything. This has been a very hard pregnancy. My doctor even told me that she didn't think he would have made it past the first trimester. He is my miracle baby that needs to make his appearance into this world.

daysonsmommy | July 26 , 2010 3:45 PM

Q&A: Dealing with late pregnancy?

I love reading this board. I'm 39 weeks today and going absolutely crazy. The doctor predicted pre-term labor and had me on bed-rest starting at 26 weeks. So, I really had myself and everyone else thinking the baby was coming early. Now, even though he's not late yet, we're all getting impatient. And, I'm about to kill my mom, mother-in-law, etc who call every hour to see if I'm in the hospital yet. Any fun ideas of what to do to kill time while waiting?

mimikravetz | July 28 , 2010 10:51 AM

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