Hi, I'm relatively new to mumsnet, first time I've started a thread..My due date is tomorrow (first baby) and I've just googled what percentage of births are on the due date..answer is 4%...those odds are rubbish! 
anyways just thought I'd introduce myself and see if anyone else is around the same point as me and waiting patiently / not so patiently / what your doing to try to get things moving or if your had your babies and well any advice really on what in the world I've got myself into 
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Due date is tomorrow..
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Labradorlover01 · 07/03/2016 20:58
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QforCucumber ·
08/03/2016 11:02
I'm due Thursday. Bored now though but baby doesn't seem to want to move 
refusing to answer the phone as realised it's only people asking if the baby has arrived yet - close people, who we would blatantly tell!
PixieMiss ·
08/03/2016 11:11
I was due Sunday but he never showed! A midwife appointment yesterday confirmed he is not even a little bit engaged yet.
In all honesty? Due dates are overrated 
Labradorlover01 ·
08/03/2016 11:14
Hello Commander and Cucumber..glad to hear I'm not the only one!
I have my midwife appointment later today and she said she would do a sweep (never had one before..but she told me she'd be gentle) 
Also trying everything to get him going but nothing yet...
It is hard as you know people are only excited and meaning to be nice showing that they care but I do find myself wondering surely you know we'd tell you when he is here, like you say close friends and family at least...I think they just must have decided I'm some mean women who is keeping them waiting on purpose which I may well do to pay them back
Good luck to us all and I hope for you like I do for myself that it doesn't hurt too much...come on babies! 
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CommanderShepherd ·
08/03/2016 11:20
I had a sweep on Friday, it was uncomfortable but nothing major. I think that's what caused my plug to go yesterday. I'm booked back in with midwife this Friday for another sweep if baby doesn't make an appearance.
In regards to the calls, the more I think on it, it's more about checking if you have gone into labour and haven't told anyone than 'seeing if baby's here'. our labour ward has no visitors so I don't know why they'd want to keep tabs on me lol. I do appreciate the calls seeing as I'm alone all day
Labradorlover01 ·
08/03/2016 16:16
Well my prospects are not looking good according to the midwife..my cervix are not looking 'favourable' but I'm booked in for another sweep next week and then induction on the 20th if still a no go..
I also got a bit attached to the due date but I think I now agree with you all its very overrated and yes more time for 
I suppose you do have to look for the silver lining!
Cucumber...dear god be in your house when you get home?? I'm glad you put an end to that idea quick sharp! DH folks also want to come over quite quickly (though not before we even get home thank god) but we've just told them that we may need a few days to adjust and we'll let them know..it may be we feel fine for visitors sooner than we think but best they don't get their hopes up Bless their over eagerness!
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QforCucumber ·
09/03/2016 15:32
Nothing here either midwife seemed confident at sweep ysterday and lost a chunk of plug in the middle of the night but that's it. Induction booked for next Thursday but I want my baby NOW! Hmpf!
Any movement with you labrador ?
Labradorlover01 ·
09/03/2016 16:04
No me neither... Fingers crossed they come and no inductions needed! I've purchased myself a gym ball today and have been merrily bouncing away! Come on already
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Labradorlover01 ·
11/03/2016 10:12
Daily walking the dog, pineapple, raspberry leaf tea...that other thing which I can't type as I'm too British ...check!
All of the above utterly useless..check!
I think I may have jinxed myself though..the Husband said a few weeks ago about going out for a boys meal and drinks tonight (minus the drinks for him, he's the designated driver) I say yea no probs as long as baby hadn't arrived yet..but scoffed and said good luck with that mind as clearly the baby will be here by then...I should never have said this sentence!
So tonight I will treat myself to a takeaway for 1, thai green curry with coconut rice as this is one myth i've not taken advantage of yet (I know traditionally its indian takeaway but I love Thai) all in the name of science of course!
How about everyone else?..if no movement I suggest you also treat yourselves to some yummy food tonight!
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QforCucumber ·
11/03/2016 12:39
I'm scared of trying to do the spicy food thing in case I have a curry poo mid labour haha
Not even uncomfortable, been for an amble around town this morning. Think I'm resigning to being induced next Thursday. Haha labrador my dp is going to the local football match tomorrow - knowing my luck it'll happen then! Am sure a 90 minute game will be fine though 
Labradorlover01 ·
11/03/2016 14:10
haha Cucumber the poo issue is a very good point!
Poor midwifes!
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BeautifulLiar ·
11/03/2016 18:30
Cucumber I ate curry a few hours before giving birth to my 2nd baby. I don't recommend it
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