When Will He Come Out? Waiting for Baby Even After the Due Date

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[11/20(Thu) – 11/24(Mon) · Due Date D-2 to D+3]

As the due date approached, my body felt heavier each day. Every joint ached, and the fatigue made it hard to go about my normal routine. Still, it didn’t quite feel like the baby was ready to come out anytime soon. I was in limbo.

Even on my actual due date, November 22, I felt only mild contractions. They weren’t strong, and the intervals were irregular. I hoped he would come over the weekend when my husband was off work, but our baby didn't seem to be any hurry to make his debut. By Sunday evening—one day past the due date—there was still no sign of labor.

On Monday morning, I went to the hospital for a cervical check. There was no bloody show, and the contractions were still irregular, more like false labor. But since I had passed my due date, I thought it was best to get checked out.

According to my doctor, my cervix hadn’t dilated at all, and it was unlikely that I’d go into labor within the next day or two. However, waiting too long past the due date can raise the risk of the baby passing meconium inside the womb, so we decided to set a date for an induction.

We agreed to wait a couple more days and, if nothing changed, check in at the hospital at 6 a.m. on Thursday (November 27) to attempt an induction, and if we couldn't induce labor, we would consider a C-section. I had been hoping for a natural delivery, so the plan made me feel a little anxious—but once the date was set, I also felt a surprising sense of relief.

Our baby, still perfectly cozy inside even by D+3

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This post is part of the “Parenting Journal” series, documenting late-pregnancy moments, birth preparation, and the feelings of waiting for our little one.
It will continue into our baby’s newborn days and beyond—becoming a keepsake of our family's early journey together.

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