why do we get so hung up on a due date?

[StormBird]

especially when we all know it's an estimation.

IT'S MY DUE DATE TODAY.!

we're having our second child and I'm really pissed off she's not here. terrible really isn't it. she obviously needs a bit more cooking...and she'll be here when she's ready.....but I'm pissed off!!

I've come to the conclusion that I can't be the only one who ever felt this way. I've been feeling a bit more anxious this time round about the impending birth so i'm thinking that if I can stop focusing so much on today 'being the day'and relax a little things might start heading in the right direction. so now I'll be happy when today is over, which is a complete contradiction, I am aware of this !!

so if you read this and fancy posting about how your lo turned up right on time....in the nicest possible way....bugger off!

if you feel like me....vent away!

now...at 3.15am I really fancy a but I'm going to have a with an entire packet of and sit on the couch with my feet on the gym ball looking like this

thanks for reading!!

my first was born 16 days past due date and the next one isn't due until April. Maybe think of it as your due week than day, so you're not late yet.
I heard good things about acupuncture if you're desperate.

you aren't actually overdue until two weeks past edd. And I was charting so know when I ovulated/had sex and both dating scans have been out by a few days (predicting an earlier date) so I never fully trust an edd.

Because it gives you a specific point in time to focus on & count down from. I guess we should all automatically add 2 weeks on to the EDD to avoid disappointment.

My 2nd was 3 days late (my 1st was 3 weeks early so being late at all was a bit of a shock) and I found that I was quite anxious from 37-40 weeks but those last 3 days I was pretty chilled out as the pressure of the due date had gone.

Chances are that once you relax baby will come, but you know that already. So in the mean time, enjoy the biscuits!

Aaah I remember that feeling. My first two were late and I was so fed up about it. I came to the conclusion that I don't do spontaneity, or waiting....

But as you know they rock up eventually so get comfy & enjoy those biscuits .

Oh & my 3rd was a day early, so next time.....?

I was overdue. Only by 3 days but I remember looking at the clock on my due date and thinking 'even if I go now the baby won't arrive today'.

I'm totally chilled and 'around this date' again this time but I know I will be annoyed come the day. I don't know many people who aren't despite being highly rational people ordinarily. It's the final tipping point into 'overdue' that's horrid isn't it? To think only one day makes the difference between early and late!

Good luck OP. Hope you have a snuggly newborn ASAP.

Such a good point. I try to avoid telling people my due date. Im expecting dc6 & only got to my due date with dc5.

Now I know this is a bit weird on MN but I made the most of each day they were on the inside from 37 weeks!

I carry really low so I already look as if I haven't long to go-im 30 wks. All I get from my mum/ neighbours/mums at school...' U won't get to your due date', ' Not long now' & 1 really annoying twit that asks me EVERY time I see her'You still preggers? ' I have started to reply 'No'.

EDD is just a point in time. Something to estimate whenthe bsby will aarrive. Someone should tell my consultant!

Good luck. Make the most of your last few days of peace & quiet!

I'm just telling people a vague "due week" to avoid a flood of insensitive texts on the edd.

I suspect I'll still get some so I am planning my responses in readiness!

So DS was born on his due date but before you tell me to bugger off I'm currently 5 days overdue with DC2 and have had very little sign that they want to make an appearance any time soon.

At the weekend I felt quite a lot of pressure that DC should arrive but since going overdue I've relaxed a bit. It's hard being in limbo and getting the annoying texts from my brother asking if baby is here yet? Erm do you think we are keeping them a secret from you?!

Anyway just wanted to say you're not alone but agree maybe after today you may relax more. Chances are you're having a November baby so think of it like that, I have tried to as well. Good luck!!

I give out a due month even though I have to have an ELCS so I know exactly when baby will arrive at the latest! It stops people asking when I get nearer. But even if I didn't, a due month is far more "accurate".

It's my due date too!! Trying not to think about it but literally aware of every single twinge today! I feel so heavy, like my entire uterus is about to fall out!

Fingers crossed we'll have newborn cuddles in the next few days. Keep eating those biccies

thanks for all your posts everyone!!

I'm alot more rational about it now....i already feel as if I've relaxed somewhat.

I just had to get that off my chest at stupid o'clock this morning.

anyway saw the midwife today and we are more engaged than we were last week which is positive news I suppose!

I should look at it as having a november baby, I don't know why I'd focused so much on the date especially as I was 10 days over with my ds. lesson learnt. but take it from me....I'm not having anymore children

good luck everyone and sorry for not name checking (i didn't think I'd get much response)

xx

oh...forgot to mention....i got to the kitchen this morning made tea opened the biscuit tin no fecking biscuits.....so I plumped for hot buttered toast with jam....and broke the frickin toaster

Storm, so funny... I did three loads of jammy toast this morning, and still bought a new (Christmas) biscuit tin this evening...

Surely this must mean we're in the final straits?!