How to make the last 8 weeks go faster?

**Antheia** · December 16th, 2008, 09:20 AM

So theres around 8 weeks until my EDD. Only just this last week or so i have actually felt pregnant and ready for this baby. Now i am becoming impatient and wish these weeks would hurry up!

I have bought everything that is needed and i don't see my midwife for another 4 weeks. Don't have any friends or family near by either. So what can i do to make it not seem so boring and long and dragged out?

**treesinnewzealand** · December 16th, 2008, 10:32 AM

no help here sorry that days are long enough for me let alone thinking weeks

**Brunette01** · December 16th, 2008, 10:42 AM

How about taking up a hobby such as sewing? I tried to do lots of puzzles earlier in my pregnancy and just got so bored... I've found tv series box sets are the way to go!

**lilcosmo** · December 16th, 2008, 02:38 PM

I feel your pain Antheia! So far BB has become my saving grace

Other than that I now have a pretty steady TV routine

I was doing a bit of cooking (if that is something you're into), but I'm finding I get too sore being on my feet for too long now. Maybe you could prepare some meals for freezing and using when bubs arrives?

What about writing a list of small tasks that need doing around the house? You could cross one off each day... I know I have a million things I should be doing!! Sorting out the linen cupboard or the kitchen cupboards, sorting out book shelves, CD's, DVD's. The sort of things that you never get around to. Not much fun, but hey it would pass some time.

What about giving yourself a craft project? A few weeks ago I made a wooden mobile for bubs room and I also made a 'thingy' (don't know what you would call it) which all my necklaces hang from. I got so sick of all my necklaces getting tangled up! I also wear them more often now because they are all on display in my cupboard and I can see what will go with what I am wearing at the time

Sorry I can't come up with anything more exciting... If it helps any, it feels like just a couple of days ago I was saying I had 8 weeks to go!

**BabyButterfly** · December 16th, 2008, 05:09 PM

hi

Know you have kids of your own, but I can hire my tribe out for a few weeks if you like, they will keep you busy, lol.
I'm quite happy with my bubs where it is at the moment, the noise level is going to increase considerably when it is born.

**Shanti** · December 16th, 2008, 05:58 PM

come and work for us at our shop, we'll keep you busy

working has made time fly so fast for me.....

Sorry not very good advice is it? lol

**puppies** · December 16th, 2008, 06:03 PM

I am the same. Except only 3 weeks to go. I must admit that I am still supposed to be working from home until Friday but find it very easy to get distracted. I love switching off and watching a DVD or something like that. Its how I relax. I have also been nesting which can take a bit of time. I went through my pantry and ended up chucking out 3 bags of out of date food! Now the pantry looks empty! I cleaned the microwave. Cleaned the tuperware draw. I will probably clean out the bathroom cupboard this week sometime. But I must admit I spend a lot of time reading up on what labour and recovery is going to be like and how to look after a baby etc.

**Willow** · December 16th, 2008, 06:09 PM

Nesting!! Getting all those little jobs done you've been wanting to do forever but putting off. That's what I ended up doing.

Have you decided on names? I used to agonise over our lists to pass the time

Also little things like getting your hair done, waxing, a pedicure, all that kind of stuff you won't have time to do for a while once bub arrives.

**Sterla** · December 17th, 2008, 12:00 PM

I'm with you here Antheia! I'm not much help, as I feel the same. I watched a lot of DVD box sets (currently it's How I Met Your Mother), and a little while back I was doing a lot of cross stitch. Sorry I don't have any more suggestions - but I feel your pain (well, impatience!)

**Antheia** · December 17th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Yeah we've had a name for about 18 months now lol.

Would love to get my hair done but can't with the kids.

Also can't do anything crafty cause the kids will mess it up. Might try cleaning out the bathroom though. Other than that, not much nesting is to be done! How boring lol.

**Nai** · December 17th, 2008, 01:59 PM

I don't know Antheia - but if you find out how to make things go faster please let me know!!

I am hoping that the lead up to Christmas and New Year will make things go a little quicker and I still have 5 weeks of work left.....

**amyalexandra** · December 21st, 2008, 04:06 PM

How bout you do some painting??
Get the kids involved too.

I remember I did a lot of sanding, revarnishing and painting in the last month or so of my 1st pregnancy...WEIRD

Ill be still at work till 35 wks, so the last month , I will be quite busy getting everything I need together and set up!

Just think the next 2 weeks over xmas and new year and going to FLY

**Rinnie** · December 23rd, 2008, 08:43 AM

I am not sure if this will help but I was thinking of making some dream catchers!! They take a little while to make which should keep me occupied for a little while. I have also been getting stuck into the wasjig puzzles oh they are so much fun to do when you are sooo bored lol!!! And of course the cleaning of the house it never ends well here it doent. every where i look there is more to add to my list lol.

Good luck and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

**Antheia** · December 23rd, 2008, 09:15 AM

Well only 7ish weeks now. Or 47 days which actually makes it look better lol! I am hoping bub decides to come in week 38-39, that will be nice.

As for cleaning, i can only do thing that are waist height or higher as i can't bend down anymore. Trying to get my 4 year old to help pick things up but that's prooving to be quite difficult. Christmas and New Year will fly so that's something i guess.

**Rinnie** · December 23rd, 2008, 10:24 AM

I know exactly how you feel with the whole not being able to bend down to well lol. Zarius is sitting very low at the moment and is in the birthing position which is making it even harder now lol I am hoping he comes at 38 - 39 weeks myself but if he doesnt oh well. We need one of those claw sticks so we dont have to bend over to pick things up. as this is my first bubby I dont have anyone else to try and get to help while hubby is at work which is a bummer.

Good luck with your little helper!!!