Eviction!
May 28, 2008
Sam @ Temporarily Me is 7 long days overdue with her baby and I thought we could have a bloggy baby shower for her by posting our own stories of overdue babies (funny ones if possible - like the things you tried to get that baby OUT already!) for this week. If you want to participate, please do and just link to her so she can see we care!
If you participate, send me your link and I’ll put it in my post here(feel free to copy that list too). She is being induced today so I think posting anytime over the next few days would be fine - I’ll just keep adding to the linky love at my place. 
Thanks,
Karen
Dylan was 12 days late and since I was on bedrest, I didn’t really do anything to try to get him out any faster - unless lying around like a beached couch-whale counts. I did have a glass of Kaluha and Milk the night before as Daren painted my toenails. It was the beginning of adorable things this man would do for me over the last 10 years. So cute.
Thomas wasn’t late - he was 2 days early but with him, I was much more impatient. The entire last week I played with my nipples more than my husband had over our marriage. I tried every last old wives tale except for Castor Oil - I was too chicken for that one.
I went into labour at noon so Daren came home and took me to the hospital. Labour was slow and they encouraged me to walk. FOR TWO HOURS. It was a shitty thing to say to a woman who just wanted her body back. I felt like a frigging Higglytown Hero waddling down the streets.
Labour increased only slightly over that time. Actually, I think they told me that to make me feel better. Right before they said WALK TWO MORE HOURS.
Daren and I were at the downtown hospital so we walked. To the pub. We sat down and had a good meal and shared a beer.
That didn’t exactly do the trick as all it did was relax me. So the pitocin drip was started and 18 hours later Thomas was born as the doctor ran in pulling gloves on. She barely made it!
People keep asking us if we’re having more kids. “Don’t you want a daughter?”
NO. NEVER AGAIN.
We don’t want to be outnumbered.
Best of luck Sam!
xo
Other Mama’s participating in Sam’s bloggy baby shower with interesting stories:
Aussie Kerri nearly has her baby in a LIMO!
Sassy tells a hilarious story of being either 2 months overdue, 4 weeks early, or right on time.
Sarah and her Dad have a competition near the end of her pregnancy with The Goon Squad.
Amanda shares some very untraditional ways of getting a baby out. Tabasco up your hoo-hoo? WHOA!
Stacey shares some very encouraging news.
Dana offers some serious assvice (her words, not mine!)
Mr and Mrs Chicken’s first decision as parents was the right one. Wow.
Arianne advises Jaegermeister during labor. A woman after my own heart!
Felicia gave birth to a toddler. (at least he was big enough to pass for one!)
Grab a mop! Bronwyn has got a story for you!
Shania tried everything, including JUMPING JACKS!
More links as they come in, so keep checking back!
May 28th, 2008 at 8:00 am
9 months pregnant and drinking a beer. This is why I love you.
May 28th, 2008 at 8:13 am
[...] Karen is throwing her a virtual baby shower. She wanted us to tell Sam some stories about our won overdue babies but since mine were almost six weeks early I am going to have to tell a different story about being really REALLY pregnant. [...]
May 28th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Well, I could write about a foodbaby I had that wouldn’t come out when I wanted it to.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:04 am
No late baby story here…he was 10 days early. I’ve been following her blog and imagining the horror. Best wishes Sam!
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Hahahahaah! I LOVE that you went to have a beer. That is classic.
May 28th, 2008 at 11:44 am
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May 28th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
[...] I can imagine that Sam has had just about enough suspense herself, considering that she is waaaaay overdue. That baby just wants to stay inside. So Karen asked us to write about late babies as a gesture of solidarity and sisterhood. [...]
May 28th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Here’s mine!
http://www.mychickencheese.com/?p=343
Mrs. Chickens last blog post..Forcible Eviction
May 28th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I was 2 weeks late with kid one, and 1 week late with kid 2. Kid three came a week early, bless her little Now You’re My Favorite heart.
I took a 3 mile hike at 38 weeks preg with kid one. Didn’t put me in labour, but it sure did spin me straight into the most horrifying false labour the world has ever known. I tried everything and that little f#@%er came right when he was damn good and ready to anyway.
Three kids is, I have one bit of advice for Sam. Dude, homie in there is PORTABLE and QUIET. And doesn’t smell bad yet. Go have cocktails (Yes, Sugarpants is right. Drink up, yo) and enjoy the last seconds of your sanity.
Here’s my post about Mr. I Will Defy You at Every Turn, my Beloved Incubator!
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May 28th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I blogged about my overdue birth of my son courtesy of Nat @ Starting From Here. It’s great reading everyone’s stories!
May 28th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
This is such a sweet thing for you to do! Hope Sam’s labor is quick at least!
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May 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Hopefully I won’t be overdue but I will check out her site!
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May 28th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Got a nice lineup there.
And the jaeger totally works…
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May 29th, 2008 at 1:47 am
I didn’t post on this (life = crazy) but my son was a week late. I really wanted him out because if he was more than 7 days late they were going to do a c-section because he would, they speculate, be too big for a V-BAC delivery. He was actually born 4 hours before the time of my scheduled c-section. I believe it was all the preggo sex and idle nipple rolling while watching TV. Seriously. So GET BUSY, Sam
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May 29th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I don’t know about late babies, because I have bad luck with birthing the babies.
I do know that you are supposed to say “Get Out Of Mah Belleh” (you know the opposite of what that fat guy in Austin Powers says) It supposedly works every time because they are scared!
Good Luck Sam! Great Idea Sugarpants!!
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May 29th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Can you believe it? I had four babies and not one of them was overdue.
They all came early (a few days to a few weeks), except my second who was born right on the due date.
Looking forward to reading everyone’s stories!
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May 29th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I’m sorry I didn’t do my post for this, however, I just had to make sure I let you know that no matter what, PLEASE do not go for the castor oil. It’s dangerous for the baby if your body isn’t actually ready for birthin that baby yet.
My best wishes for you
Dawn
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June 4th, 2008 at 7:37 am
At 61 I’m too old to remember. I have 7 grandchildren, one great grandchild with four more coming. Starting in three weeks and going threw February 09. So I’ll keep you posted.
Good luck and blessings mommies..
My best, Dorothy from grammology
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