95 Indicators You’re Prepared to Welcome Your Baby

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As you approach the final stretch of your pregnancy, you might find yourself wondering how to know if labor is on the horizon. Fear not! Here are 95 unmistakable signs that you’re about to enter the world of parenthood.

1. Your healthcare provider confirmed your pregnancy nearly ten months ago.
2. Friends and strangers alike keep asking, “HAVE YOU HAD THAT BABY YET?”
3. You’re constantly updating your social media with, “I’m still pregnant!”
4. Finding a comfortable sleeping position has become an impossible task, even with five pillows.
5. You’re making frequent trips to the bathroom—around 198 daily!
6. Random individuals feel entitled to touch your belly in public.
7. You’ve just started an engaging novel and can’t put it down.
8. You’re still undecided on a baby name.
9. Your mom is visiting in anticipation of your labor but is more focused on critiquing your spice rack.
10. You’ve booked a non-refundable BABYMOON and are starting to regret it.
11. You find yourself crying because your dream of a BABYMOON hasn’t come true.
12. You’ve experienced something referred to as THE BLOODY SHOW (best accompanied by jazz hands).
13. Nightmares plague you about birthing a fully grown celebrity.
14. You’ve had bizarre dreams that involve Justin Bieber.
15. Despite your distaste for him, you find yourself singing “Baby” to your houseplants.
16. Family members are inquiring if your baby will be named after anyone special.
17. You ask strangers to help you tie your shoes.
18. You declare, “I AM SO OVER BEING PREGNANT!”
19. Your enthusiasm for prenatal yoga has disappeared.
20. You suddenly feel the urge to paint the nursery right this moment.
21. You’re googling how many onesies are necessary.
22. You start to panic over whether you’ll circumcise your baby.
23. You worry about gender pay disparities your child may face in the future.
24. Your hair appointment is set, but you still haven’t packed your hospital bag.
25. Your doctor informs you that labor is imminent.
26. You’re stuck in traffic on a sweltering day.
27. You realize you’ll need to teach your child basic bodily functions one day.
28. A friend has planned an enticing BBQ, and you just know you’ll go into labor then.
29. Your other child has managed to break a bone.
30. The cashier at your grocery store predicts your baby is coming soon.
31. A significant date, like your anniversary, is approaching, and you’ll share it with your baby.
32. Your fridge is devoid of any tasty snacks.
33. You’re torn between cloth and disposable diapers.
34. You can’t decide between breastfeeding and formula.
35. You’re uncertain about attachment parenting versus free-range parenting.
36. You haven’t figured out the baby sleeping arrangements, but you’re posting pictures of your cat in the co-sleeper.
37. You’re constantly battling heartburn.
38. Your favorite leggings have finally succumbed to wear and tear.
39. Sentimental commercials and emotional TV shows make you tear up.
40. Friends recount their delivery horror stories, and you’re just over it.
41. All you crave is a Chocolate Frosty from Wendy’s, yet no one gets the hint.
42. You’re confused about whether your water broke or you just had an accident.
43. Your back is in constant discomfort.
44. You rush to the hospital only to be told it’s just Braxton Hicks contractions.
45. Your doctor announces they’re going on vacation.
46. Voicemail messages from friends ask if you’ve had the baby yet.
47. Your walk has turned into a waddle.
48. While assembling the crib, you discover crucial screws are missing.
49. You’re searching for safe wine consumption guidelines for your last month of pregnancy.
50. You glare at anyone around you enjoying a glass of wine.
51. You fret about cold medicine you took before knowing you were pregnant.
52. You toss magazines in frustration over unrealistic postpartum body expectations.
53. You can’t retrieve the magazine you threw.
54. You fantasize about burning all your empire-waisted maternity clothes.
55. You’re perpetually sleepy, except during nighttime bathroom trips.
56. You’re googling methods to induce labor.
57. You contemplate labor-inducing intimacy.
58. You think about making the magical labor salad.
59. You question if natural labor is in your future.
60. A household appliance breaks down, adding to your stress.
61. Your neighbor shouts, “ANY DAY NOW, HUH?” from across the yard.
62. You jokingly lift your shirt to show your partner your chest, saying, “HAVE YOU SEEN THESE YET?”
63. Your breasts feel heavier than ever before.
64. You’re starting to resent your seatbelt.
65. You vow never to let your child watch TV as a toddler.
66. You’re convinced you deserve a push present.
67. You’re torn on whether the present should be jewelry or a fast-food treat.
68. At minimum, it should be a chocolate bar.
69. You start laughing uncontrollably at the concept of pregnancy-themed adult content.
70. A fellow expectant friend shares their baby name, and it’s the one you had your heart set on.
71. Laughter results in slight accidents.
72. You can’t stop admiring how tiny baby socks are.
73. You’re frustrated with your bathtub size.
74. You can’t recall if long baths are allowed in the later stages of pregnancy.
75. You find an image of a luxurious bathtub online and feel envy for not having one.
76. You’re craving French fries, but no one is stepping up to deliver.
77. You’ve forgotten the techniques you learned in Lamaze class.
78. You’re convinced you can’t handle another day of pregnancy.
79. A relative shares their labor disaster story, and you want to scream.
80. You dread the thought of sharing a recovery room with a stranger.
81. You realize you still need a car seat.
82. You’re clueless about how to properly install the car seat.
83. A barista gives you judgmental looks for ordering caffeine, making you want to lash out.
84. Your cat is incessantly walking on your belly.
85. You feel like this pregnancy will never end.
86. Just as you sit down to eat, contractions begin.
87. Your contractions are ten minutes apart.
88. They suddenly stop.
89. Contractions restart the moment you finally drift off to sleep.
90. They commence just as your partner departs for an international trip.
91. Your water breaks in the snack aisle of Target.

In conclusion, if you resonate with any of these signs, you’re undoubtedly nearing the exciting arrival of your little one. For more information on pregnancy and home insemination, check out this excellent resource on infertility.

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