Anyone else 39 weeks and impatient?

Question

Last week I had an ultrasound to measure my babies growth because I'm measuring 41 weeks. Well, the baby was 8lbs 14oz already!! So I'm sure she is past the 9lb mark by now. My doctor will not induce and plans on letting me go till 41 weeks before she does anything. It's frustrating because she is shoving C-Section down on me, but I would prefer a vaginal birth. I cannot afford to be out of work for the 8 week recovery time of a C-Section, and I would just really prefer not to have one. I have a strong feeling that I won't go into labor on my own, (my mom was 10 days overdue with all four of her children). I'm not dilated at all and I'm staring to get somewhat depressed and impatient. I want my baby here and I want to hold her. And I'm just so exhausted of being pregnant and working 40 hours a week still.

I'm due on September 2nd accourding to the Hospital, so the fartest I could go is the 9th. But the 9th seems soooo far away.

Is anyone else miserable and impatient?

Sorry for being such a big ball of sadness. I'm just so ready and upset with my doctor. You would think they'd rather induce and let me deliver vaginally, then letting me go overdue and making me have a C-Section.

Anyone been through something similar, How did it turn out?

Answer 1

That is absolutely ridiculous! To let you go that long! Not only are you full term, and uncomfortable, but your doctor isn't letting you have your say! At 39 weeks, my doctor swiped my membranes you get things going and I went that day! Especially if your baby is that big, they need to get you going. I would talk to your doctor again ASAP. It is your baby. Not theirs. Good luck and let me know how it turns out please! Feel free to email me

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Answer 2

Hey Girl, I'm 37 weeks and i know how you feel.  My son was born 1 week late and i was sooo uncomfortable and ready for him to be here.  I have 2 kids and one on the way and I'm already impatient.  I also know what you are saying about the c-section because if your baby gets too big you wont have a choice.  And yes they can accurately Gage your baby's weight via ultrasound.  Good luck girl, I hope your baby girl comes soon for you.  

Answer 3

Why do you have to have a C section??

I was 41 weeks at 0 cm so I was induced.  It took 3 days of pitocin and cytotek, but it did happen and we had a flawless vaginal birth.

They cannot really tell how much the baby weighs.  Any real u/s tech will tell you they can only guess withing a 1 pound plus or minus.

Answer 4

I'm 38 wks and 5 days~ due Sept 6... and very unpaitent! lol

Answer 5

Your probably not dilated because the size of the baby.  He knows he's to big to get out.  Did you ask about being induced at all.  I'm 38 weeks and baby is measuring a little small so were inducing at 39 weeks.  But I'm dilated already 1cm.  Ask your doc about other options.  

And I agree I do not want a c-section either.  No way

Answer 6

that is crazy! I am 38 weeks,and 3 days I am going in to be induced Monday my baby weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces Tuesday...So he will prolly be about 7 pounds! I think it really sucks that they wont induce,and dumb! Anyway I wish you the best of luck either way you only have like a couple of weeks so thats not to far away!!

Congrats,and good luck with the little one:)

Answer 7

Yes i am also miserable. I've been having contractions on and off for the past 4 days. Last night i woke to one so bad it made me sweat. I stayed up and waited for another and it never came. My heart is broken, i really want to hold my baby.  

Answer 8

I'm having a big baby 9 to 9 in a half pounds I'm 38 weeks and 5 days and getting a c section tuesday. I believe its whats best for your baby and not is what best for you. I am taking 6 weeks, you only get 8 if your Doctor recommends it or advices it. Tell your Doctor you don't wanna wait and if you wanna go natural tell him you want to at least try and if it doesn't work out then do an emergencey c section, but you do need to think about whats best for your baby and not just you.

Answer 9

I wanted to share some hope with you.  My mom was late with all three of us, and I had my son a week early.  So you never know, every body is different, and so is every labor.  Stick to your guns about the vaginal birth, you'll probably do just fine!  The doctor can talk all they want to about a c-section, but they can't make you do anything.  The weight of the baby doesn't matter so much if the head and shoulders are a manageable size!  I have a friend who's pretty tiny and she gave birth this spring to a 10 lb baby boy vaginally AND with no epidural!  You sound like a strong woman, you'll get through it!  And before you know it your little one will be here!  Seriously, it goes by so fast!  

If you can, try to take a deep breath and enjoy these last few days without a baby.  Sleep as much as you want, put your feet up when you get home from work, eat ice cream and watch a movie in peace.  To me that sounds like heaven =)  Try to keep yourself busy and it'll happen soon!  

Answer 10

Im right there with ya, Im due September 6th, no dialation, he hasent dropped, still have my mucus plug, and Im just so ready for my baby!

Answer 11

i'd get a new doctor

Answer 12

I'm feeling ya!  I'm 38 weeks and 3 days!  

I've been trying everything to get my contractions coming stronger and do more of what they are supposed to do!

Walking really helps.  

Why won't this silly doc "strip" your cervix?  I had my doc do this with my last pregnancy and I was infull blown labor that night! (had him the next morning).

Both my last two pregnancies, I was not over-due but knew the baby was huge!  I demanded (in a nice way) the doc strip my cervix with my last one .. lol .. He was still a little over ten pounds .. just like my first one!

I hope they do something for you!  Good luck and hang in there!