LisaKinVA Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Not that I want to have the baby now... at 35 weeks! But, I've been having contractions since 5am... no major changes. And to think, I was supposed to do laundry today! This isn't anything unusual for me... it's just becoming a running joke between me and the midwives. Which probably means, I won't have the baby until the 15th or so in less than 2 hours. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Forget the laundry or have someone else do it. I was always uncomfortable the last weeks and I had 9-10 lbers. I like fast labors though. Put your feet up and relax. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 That would be so cool to have the New Year's baby, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Or maybe the baby's gonna do what the baby's gonna do. Good luck and rest as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Yes, take it easy and wait a few weeks. Tell that baby to hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Check around to see what hospitals offer the best New Year's Baby stuff - free diapers, college tuition (ha, ha) and have the baby there. I am just kidding of course, Good Luck. There is something very special about being very pregnant on Christmas Eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texascamps Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Call me practical.....but if you have the baby in 2008, you get the tax deduction and child credit!!!!!!! I wouldn't wait.....its worth some money$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 But, if I have the baby on 1/1, we can get deductible and our 30% portion refunded from our FSA account immediately, even though we haven't paid into the account yet :D My husband isn't sure if we can do that if we have the baby on 12/31. Either way, I'll be happy :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Wait til 37th wk. Tell baby to wait til after New Year. Better off inside.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Baby is inside laughing hysterically at you people....talking amongst yourselves like you get to just pick a date...:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Baby is inside laughing hysterically at you people....talking amongst yourselves like you get to just pick a date...:lol: Well, she is rolling around quite a bit in there, between contractions -- so I wouldn't be surprized if she WAS laughing hysterically. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Oh, I love the drama of those final weeks! Is it time? Yes? No? Maybe? Where will I be when it happens? I've never gone late, so I'm always anticipating it early like you. However, my preference is still to wait until after 37 weeks of pregnancy as it's easier on baby, especially during cold and flu season. Hang in there until the New Year and congratulations!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 :grouphug: Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Call me practical.....but if you have the baby in 2008, you get the tax deduction and child credit!!!!!!! I wouldn't wait.....its worth some money$$$$ That's what I was thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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