My baby dropped this last weekend, but last night she really dropped. It hurts to stand up, and I lost more mucus plug last night.
This weekend, I have my daughter's kid bday party on Friday, and Saturday I was going to take hubby on a date since it's his bday. I had high hopes of a fancy restaurant, but I'm doubtful I can sit through a long dinner. We then have a family bday party Sunday.
How the hell am I going to do all of this when I can't stand today?
I'm happy things are moving along and that I will most likely have my new baby in the next 10 days or so, but I just need to get through this weekend. And did I mention that I had asked hubby to help with my daughters party on Friday, but he has an important meeting he can't do anything about? I have my mom and a friend to help me, but I was hoping for the emotional support of my best friend.
Thanks for the vent! But I do need suggestions on being able to remain active while my body goes through this final preparation stage. I'm really effacing and starting to dilate, so it's making things tough. I did this with my son for TWO WEEKS.
I decided to move my daughter's party. I've been losing my whole mucus plug and I'm waiting for baby to arrive. I had contractions all night. No dinner with hubby ;-( And we will have to see about the family party.
Update: I had my daughter at 1:28 this afternoon. Super easy third delivery at home.
You may be having a baby this weekend, especially if you keep going so fast paced! Just do what you can but don't push too hard, and congrats on the very soon to come new arrival!
Oh Dear. When it comes to our children we do want things to be what we evaluate as perfect, but you must accept that you do not have control over this situation. You can only do the best you can. And whatever that is..... it's good enough!
Think positively, but realistically. Be prepared to either cancel the party or get someone to cover for you. It's okay to do that. Really!
You better get ready to have your baby.
Forget the weekend activities.
When I lost my mucus plug.... I went into labor that SAME day.
My daughter being born 1 week early.
How do you even know, you lost more of your mucus plug, versus all of it or 1/2 of it or 3/4's of it? And that you will have your baby in "10 days or so...."????????????
And, each pregnancy is different in timing.
It is not all the same.
I hope you told your OB/GYN.
And have your bags packed.
And that your Hubby, also knows what is going on.
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You need to listen to your body. This baby might be here by this weekend, or it might be a while.
Good Luck
My mother always preaches to me that life is full of lessons and until we learn them the lesson will keep repeating.
I know how structured and strictly scheduled you try to be. This baby may be coming to disrupt your schedule. Stay as busy as you can while still remaining comfortable, but please learn to stay flexible.
It sounds like you have contingency plans in place, but remember that everything always works out the way it is supposed to...not necessarily the way WE want it to.
Sending you good vibes!
Bring a towel wherever you go. Water breaking is kind of embarrassing.
Well, when I lost my mucus plug - I had our son about 36 hours later.
Babies after your first tend to come faster than your first.
(My Mom was 36 hours of labor with me but it only took 6 hours of labor for my sister).
Do you have someone who can take over and run this party in case you have the baby today, tomorrow or Friday?
Maybe your Mom can do the party.
If this is your second, you might not make it through the weekend from the sound of it...not what you want to hear I'm sure, but take care of yourself!
Hope your hospital bag is packed!
You simply cannot do it all. Do what you are comfortable doing. And when it's time, simply end the birthday party, or end your husband's dinner or leave the family bday party. But be prepared.
Everybody will completely understand and support you. They will tell stories for years if you go into active labor at an event.
Can you sit more comfortably on a soft cushion or foam?
Congratulations and happy pushing!
You could walk around for a couple of weeks. I would go ahead with all plans. Keeping busy will help time go by. Unfortunately, life goes on when u have a family. A night out with hubby will be nice. Have a good weekend.
Good luck with your delivery--seems very close!
ETA: Awesome, congrats on your new baby girl! Glad you had an easy delivery!!
