3 EDD's, All come and gone.

**Netix** · June 26th, 2012, 10:29 AM

So the illustrious medical profession have given me three edd's; the 21st, 23rd and 25th June. Needless to say, these dates have all come and gone. And the Man thought I would go a week to ten days early, another friend thought a week early, and a couple of others thought at the end of last week.

However, NOTHING!

Got some pretty good back pains yesterday, and have been having pains over a number of nights. Terrific I've been thinking. Something's happening! But no. Pains subside, nothing happens.

Dd was born two days 'late' I think, but there were definite happenings well beforehand. Ds, to be honest, I can't remember if he was late, but I know I wasn't getting frustrated like I am now.

I know babies come when they are ready, but I am Just. So. Over. It. Over the pg, being sick, and general life around here. I am a patient person, but am not waiting well now. I hate "just sitting around waiting". Grr.

The Man has finally got himself a job, YAY!, but it starts tonight at 10pm, so looks like I will now be on my own for the birth. I am feeling confident at the moment of being able to put my foot down for what I want, and more importantly, don't want during labour/birth, but at the event, it could be different. And he won't be there for the birth, which he was for the other two, and I know he wants to be.

Just having a whinge really.

Oh, and my friend who's sister brought her a bassinet for us to use whilst not having a cot, FORGOT to bring the mattress for it.

**Rowellen** · June 26th, 2012, 10:37 AM

Not long now. Hang in there. You can do it. We can be your personal cheer squad

ETA: Yay on the new job but bugger about him possibly not being there for the birth. Maybe he will be able to be there in the end.

**BellyBelly** · June 26th, 2012, 10:40 AM

I really loathe EDDs, or guess dates as I prefer to call them. Creates too much expectation and anxiety! They did a study and involved mothers, midwives and doctors, and asked them all to guess the EDD to see if anyone was specifically more gifted at working it out. No-one was a standout as being close. Only babies are!!!

They know when they are due - trust those precious bundles to do whats best - and in the mean time, enjoy rubbing that gorgeous big belly and treat yourself to a massage or two. I know a fair few people who have gone into labour very soon after a great pregnancy massage, myself and Rouge included

My friend was very talented at induction massage, but I think a huge part of it is letting go

**CKJ** · June 26th, 2012, 10:44 AM

I've also got 3 EDD's and it's driving me nuts!

Hope bubs appears soon for you

**Netix** · June 26th, 2012, 11:07 AM

Thanks everyone. And, I think I also have Mum's cold which she was kind enough to bring up from Melbourne and share with our family. :/

Kelly; I wish I had someone to give me a massage! Mentally, I am there, done and ready, so I guess just a little disappointed that bubs isn't playing ball.

And, I don't want to be induced, cos I don't think I'm prepared for that. And its actually never been discussed during any of this pg's appointments, so don't know if I'm even meant to call the hospital by a certain date and say, look, still haven't had the baby, its not like I had it somewhere else, when do you want me to come in? Hopefully not.

**BellyBelly** · June 26th, 2012, 11:11 AM

Tell your man to get busy!!! No excuses!!!!

**Netix** · June 26th, 2012, 11:35 AM

Lol Kelly. I wouldn't need to tell him twice! Well, actually, I probably would, because he wouldn't believe it the first time! Unfortunately, its one of the furthest things I feel like doing! I do think though that I have figured out how people over eat, and eat for emotional reasons. I feel like I have nothing to do, aside from eat! And I'm waaay past nesting, so some "cleaning exercises" are also out of the question.

**BellyBelly** · June 26th, 2012, 11:41 AM

You're spot on there, many people do eat out of emotional issues, anxieties, boredom! When people say, I don't understand why people let themselves get so obese, I think, I do! Its just a different option from a pile of things like alcohol, smoking etc which provides a short term relief from your feelings but long term isn't good. But thats a whole other topic

What would make you feel great then, if you don't feel like a massage? Can you book yourself in to get your nails done, manicure and or pedicure? Have some beautiful colour for the birth - and its about the same or cheaper than a massage

Anything else you can think of?

**OceanPrincess** · June 26th, 2012, 10:54 AM

Argh how frustrating! Hang in there!!

But yay on The Man getting a new job!

**sloane** · June 26th, 2012, 03:27 PM

we could hire a bb minibus & scour vic searching for you! it might feel like you dont have the money but you are so worth it & deserve to feel good. besides, if you make the appt & start looking forward to it then baby will probably decide it's the perfect time to arrive!

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**Netix** · June 26th, 2012, 03:58 PM

Kelly, maybe.....

Sloane, good idea about the timing thing!

**Netix** · June 26th, 2012, 10:01 PM

Wish me luck for tonight everyone, please! The Man has left for work, and won't be due to finish until 12.30pm tomorrow! Not having any pains atm, but....

Have my Mum and the Boy here to babysit, I'll have to ring the ambulance if anything happens, as the Man has forbade me from driving the few k's to the hosp, and Mum refuses to drive my car (even though it used to be her car, and only partially because its not registered

Yep, thanks, but would rather she not be there during the labour with me anyway). The Man did say that if therr was any problem with getting ambo, that the Boy can drive me! He's 15....

I trust his driving ability, so no issue there, just he'll have to walk home!

Love you all, good night! Ps, if baby does come, I'm not telling you until I get to tell the Man.

**Netix** · June 26th, 2012, 10:04 PM

Pps, am sick with nerves! Perhaps a bit of this cold too, but gees I feel awful!

**luna moth** · June 26th, 2012, 10:06 PM

Pps, am sick with nerves!

Ooohh! That's a good sign!

Taxi's not an option? We were planning it, with DD, because the fare to the hospy is cheaper than parking! Ended up walking though. Not sure about next time...