overdue

[tammyhogg]

I am due tomorrow, the 15 April. I am certain I am going to go overdue its the last thing I want, I found out I was pregnant very early around 2-3 weeks and it has completely dragged in. I really don't want to go overdue.

I have tried something, but I have only started yesterday to try and not go over due. Such as clary sage oil in my bath, and bouncing on a gym ball but nothing. My midwife gave me gave me a sweep a couple of days ago, I didn't understand why as I still had a couple of days till my due date. I am due tomorrow, I am not scheduled to go to the hospital until the 16 April & they will most likely give me another sweep, don't get me wrong they are not sore they are mostly uncomfortable.

I just do not want to go overdue, I have beginning to get slight period cramps but I don't think anything of it as I am young and this is my first child I don't know what labour or going into labour feels like.

So please any ideas on not going overdue I would be most grateful.

[hotcrosshunny]

Sorry but your due date is an approximation. You never quite know exactly when baby was conceived and babies take different amounts of time to grow.

My first was 8 days over (I was crawling the walls by the end) and my second was on time. My friend was 3 weeks early, another 2 weeks late.

So try and relax - this will help bring labour on more easily.

Good luck. Either way in 2 weeks you'll be holding your new baby!!!

[Mummmmmy1995]

Thanks, Im sure you know how it feels I just couldn't cope waiting another 2 weeks its going to drag in

[hotcrosshunny]

It did drag my god it dragged! Best thing is to pamper yourself in the last few days.

[Sweetpea86]

I'm due on the 17th I've been getting cramps for couple of weeks then it's just stopped. Now every little pain or twinge I get very excited.

Same as u I found out I was preg about 2-3 weeks and it's been a long wait. I'm also really anxouis about birth and feel like this is taking the excitement out of it.
This is my first so I can't help just want you to know your not alone. I've got a sweep Wednesday but have no idea if it will help or not.

Fingers crossed it won't be long for you :)

[Mummmmmy1995]

Im due today, no pains at all. I have a hospital appointment tomorrow, have to get another sweep. If you haven't had a sweep, I don't find that they are sore they are just uncomfortable.

I am hoping that I go today, I cannot wait any longer. I'd rather them tell you your due between the 15 - 20 April, instead of telling you an exact date.

[findingherfeet]

I went six days over with my second - agonising wait!!

Do the deed, I'm sure that helped him out... Perhaps from me laughing so much (not a sexy experience!)