How many wks were you when you had first baby?

**Megsy** · February 7th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Hi,

Hubby is going away before I am due and I am freaking out that he won't be home before I go into labour! Most people say they were 'late' with their first bub, but obviously there are those that go against the grain and have their first bubbies early.

How many weeks pregnant were you when you had your first baby?

**alioops** · February 7th, 2009, 01:41 PM

DD1 I was 41+2, DD2 I was 40+1, I am thinking DD3 might be nice and come a few days early!! Good luck hun, how long before your EDD should he be back? Mine gets back 6 weeks before my EDD from a 3 month training course.

**Megsy** · February 7th, 2009, 01:49 PM

He's away for 3 weeks overseas and he'll be back only 4 1/2 weeks before my EDD! (35 wks + 5 days)

Does anyone have any tips on how to keep my little bubs inside me for as long as possible? I've heard that being totally relaxed helps - anything else? I'll accept any advice - witchcraft, hocus pocus, grandma's secrets to a long pregnancy etc. I know most people are ok with bubs coming a bit early but not when their hubby is out of the country!

Alioops - a 3 month training course... wow. Is he back for a weekend or 2 during that time?

**alioops** · February 7th, 2009, 01:55 PM

If bubs comes more than 3 weeks before your EDD it will be officially classed ad Premature. If bubs is premature that is a medical emergency and if DH is away as defence (I think you once said he was) then they should send him home ASAP. Meanwhile it is worth setting up a support network incase bubs does want daddy home before he is supposed to be, but I honestly think that he will be home in plently of time.

Jadels · February 7th, 2009, 01:59 PM

My 1st Arrived at 36 weeks and 2 days, so 3 weeks and 5 days early!

**~Trish~** · February 7th, 2009, 03:16 PM

My first arrived at 41+1 weeks which is actually the average time that first babies are born!

**danniellabella** · February 10th, 2009, 03:16 PM

My DD was born at 39+4 I think

**visitor1** · February 7th, 2009, 08:08 PM

My first arrived at 39+4 weeks

**Meluchja** · February 7th, 2009, 08:23 PM

39+1 here

**[M]umma[M]ia** · February 7th, 2009, 08:26 PM

i was induced 9 days early but im sure she was gonna be late for sure.

**Laranna** · February 7th, 2009, 08:49 PM

I was 36+6

**~breeze~** · February 8th, 2009, 09:04 AM

I was 41+1

**jackrose** · February 8th, 2009, 10:50 AM

DD was bang on 38 weeks.

All the best for you!

**Mad Scientist** · February 8th, 2009, 12:35 PM

36+5 here. Just take notice of any signs from 34 weeks on. I learnt my lesson there. I had REALLY bad back pain when I was 35 weeks but didn't take any notice of it because I truly believed that I was going to go full term. I had it again the day I went into labour. Just stay positive and keep thinking about keeping your baby in there. I'm a big believer in thoughts having an impact on what happens (mainly due to hormones etc). The day I went into labour, I thought, if this bub decides to come early, I'm ready. My waters broke that afternoon! Good luck hun. There's a slim chance that your bub will come early but a greater chance that you'll go to full term. I think having a doula is a FANTASTIC suggestion! xx