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Q: Waiting Is So Hard...

asked by: cln1812 on November 29th, 2007

Active User, very eHealthy

I'm so bored today. Ever since I hit 37 weeks, it seems like the time passes SO slowly (I'm 38 weeks 1 day pregnant). Every little thing that happens, I look for a sign that labor might be starting soon (it never does). I know my baby will be here soon, but in the meantime, it's so hard to wait. I don't really have energy to do much either and have definitely not got the nesting bug...I'm just bored! DH & I have only 1 car, so I'm stuck at home while he's at work during the day. I think I've watched all the baby shows on Discovery Health Channel and TLC at least 2 or 3 times or maybe more.

Why is waiting so hard? Confused

Replies(3)

mc4ever02

replied on November 29th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Waiting can be so hard sometimes (trust me, I know Confused

) I have no idea why time seems to stop when you want it to slow down...Just an evil trick.

I suggest pogo.com. It will keep you entertained for a little while anyway. That is what I have been doing for the last two evenings...or else I would be broke!

fairytale007

replied on November 29th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

At least you're not over due. I know I'm only 1 day overdue right now, but it seems & feels like I'm WAY over due. It sucks to wait, I know.

sweet_mom

replied on November 29th, 2007

Experienced User

Just think about this...
my son was due on April 21st,the hospital was so busy around that time that they put me on the induction list and I was finally induced on May 19th.
Nearly a month overdue!
It was hell! I was terrified to leave the house in case I went into labor,I was afraid that my boyfriend wouldn't be able to get the time off work because we were so unsure of when our son was going to come.

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