I will be 35 weeks tomorrow and this big boy is already 6 lbs 12 oz. I only weighed 105 lbs (Prepreg) and am 5'2" so there is no where for this baby to go but out. I am so miserable and ready for him to be here. I know God's timing is perfect, but I am so anxious. I went in on Monday with unbearable contractions 2 min apart for 12 hours. I dilated a whole 1cm after all of that and when the contractions subsided to 7 min apart and then became irregular, they let me go home. Still having contractions but don't want to go sit in the hospital for nothing until they are the tear jerking kind! Doctor says he will take the baby if he comes on his own, but will not induce or help out the contractions until 38 weeks. Every part of me wants to help out this labor process with all of the natural rememdies...walking, spicy food, etc. Is this selfish of me? Dr. is not worried about baby's development as his size and age surpasses the survival rate and all. I can hardly walk my feet are so swollen and vaginal discomfort is horrible. What can I do??? Is it wrong to pray this baby out early???

Praying for baby to come, or for the contractions to stop so you get relief!

Oh my... sounds like me when I was pregnant with the Twins!! Oh! You poor thing! I sure hope that he comes soon, and without complications to him; sounds like he would do fine! Here's hoping for some relief for you, in one way or another!! ::hugs::

praying for health and comfort for you and baby

I'm 5'2 as well, and felt the same way with both of my boys the entire third trimester! The last 6 weeks were brutal! I just went out and around and there was just no waist/torso for the kiddos to go! Hang in there! I had one at 36 weeks and one at 38 weeks and both were healthy, but 38 weeks was much healthier and easier on the little guy! Prayers!

No it isn't selfish. I think near the end of the pregnancy lots of Mommas feel the same way you do. Hang in there! Not too much longer! Prayers for you! ~Kerri

Praying this little one comes soon.

JohnTimmysMom and Breezy, I'm 5'2" as well, and know all too well about it just going OUT. I remember David practicing gymnastics on my ribs, :lol: and at the same time bouncing on the bladder trampoline. Praying for you.

I can understand the pain of contractions, vaginal pain, swollen feet, but I do have to say that after spending two very long days in the NICU with Noah, you do not want to have to go there. Yes, your baby's size is probably big enough to do well, but even big babies can have lungs that are not ready to breathe in the world yet, and if your baby is happy and healthy in there, I say pray more for comfort for you than an early delivery. I know my situation was way different, but I would have given anything to keep Noah in for a just a few days more, so I hope you see your time with your baby in your womb as a blessing from the Lord and not a burden. Yes there is pain, and discomfort, but knowing that your baby is right where he should be to be healthy at birth it an amazing reason to keep him in.
I am so happy that you remember that the Lord totally knows what's going on. But please also remember that he knows your pain too, he knows the relief you will get after your baby comes, and he knows the very breath your baby will take the first time he tries. He is bigger than any pregnancy pain, so I encourage you to turn to him for comfort rather than an early delivery.

That is just my opinion, but after having to let my Noah go into the world and then to let him go to our Father, I just cannot see wanting to deliver early and "hope" the baby is ready. The NICU is not some place I ever want to have to go to again, and you don't want to have a reason to go there either! KWIM?

Bless you and may your pain lessen!!!
Amber

I just wanted to add- remember that when they measure the weight of your baby before birth, they can be off by a full pound or more in either direction. If you can, give baby more time to grow. Most Peri's and O.B.'s really push to make it to 37 weeks, when they are sure the lungs have developed properly.
Praying for peace!

How ya doin there hun??? Just a couple more weeks and you'll be good to go!! I sure hope you can hold out a bit longer! :) Let us know how you are!

Thanks for all of your prayers and encouragement. I was back in the hospital last night with contractions peaking off of the charts every 1 1/2 min and lasting for 2-3 min each. I did this for about 6 hours and still only have dilated 1 cm. The contractions began coming less frequently and less intense, so I got up at 1:30 am and came home. I know I know I know it is all GOd's timing, but it is sooooo frustrating. I don't understand why the contractions are causing no change. I have been having them now for 3 weeks. The whole "come back if you have more than 6 in an hour theory"...Goodness I'd be in the hospital everyday. Yesterday I even waited 2 hours before going in... I feel so useless. She says my patterns on the charts are definitely active labor patterns, but my cervix just doesn't seem to be budging. I am so exhausted I can hardly walk. Please keep those prayers a comin'!

I think I understand the feeling you are trying to verbalize here, as it's what I experienced with my twins... I was having "false labor" that was very intense from about 29/30 weeks and went into labor and delivery several times, only to go home... I didn't WANT my babies born prematurely and at risk... but I was feeling very frustrated with all this gearing up and pain, only to find out it was ALL for NOTHING!!!

My twins were born at 35 weeks and extremely healthy, that was a huge relief for me, that my worry and fear of them coming early was already taken care of by God. I hope all that came out right... just trying to let you know that I know what you're feeling, it's quite frustrating... your pregnant and your body is saying, "It's Time!!" Only to find out....... it's really... not. it's a bummer for sure...

Your baby is going to come right at the right time... in God's timing, and I know I can speak for the REST of the ladies when I say that we will be praying for your peace of mind and heart, and that your contractions will ease off, so that you can have some peace!!! All my hugs and prayers, hun.

How terribly frustrating this must be for you!

Lifting you up in prayer.

Oh it really is avery frustrating experience.
I know this happened to me with my third child,it can be seen by others that you are being to eager to have your baby because of the stop start false labor.
But don't let it bring you down try and think of this as helping you for when real labor starts the more you dilate now this better for you later.
My son Josiah finally came in to this world after my Dr. agreed to break my waters at 41 weeks .(they were very busy with laboring mums that last month and didn't have any beds for me)
Well after all that he came out in 4 contractions
about 20 minutes so just keep Praying and hang in there.
Talking to someone that has experienced false labor can really help so if you know anyone I encourage you to seek them out and have a chat with them .
I'll be praying for you God Bless
love in Jesus Andrea

Thanks to all for your prayers and uplifts! I am having a great day today and feeling really good. Other than the belly getting in the way and the saddle groin, I have been in that nesting mood...cleaning out closets and packing up maternity clothes! My 5 yr old twins tell me that the baby is coming on Sunday...I think that would be a fabulous Mother's day gift! Please pray it in Jesus' name for us! And Happy MOther's Day to ALL of you!!!