Christmas babies part 3!

[Comps83]

Ok. So just realised our thread had been moved and closed so I hope you all find your way back to this one!

Congratulations @December2019
Nothing happening for me
Not gonna lie , I’m pretty disappointed and now increasingly worried it’ll go all the way to induction

@december2019 aww congratulations! How lovely :)

41+4 today..... tick, tock (very, very slowly!) time has slowed right down! Will I ever not be pregnant?!

I’m starting to think I might kick back at the early induction like I did with the early sweep
I just agreed with it hoping that he’d come naturally beforehand but as it’s getting closer I’m having the same thoughts. Like why induce at 40+7 when if left another week he could come naturally and save a possible awful forced birth and distress for the baby

I thought the same about induction for dc1 "why not wait naturally?" but apparently the placenta stops working as effectively after 42 weeks which wasn't explained to me properly with my first. I've now had 2 inductions and both were very straightforward births. I'm booked in for an induction on Saturday (I'll be 40+4) and couldn't come sooner tbh I'm so uncomfortable.

It's not as straightforward as the placenta stops working as well. It does start to age, but benefits and risks of induction need to be explained before an induction should be even booked. @Comps83 definitely ask to speak to someone again if you're not 100% happy with it yet. Plenty of women go into spontaneous labour near or after 42 weeks. As long as you are happy with your choice, that's the main thing, induction or not. I'm now 40+4. I Was very emotional yesterday as even though I keep saying I'll go way over I obviously thought deep down I'll have my family for Christmas Day, and that didn't happen. And I'm sick of being harassed with texts "no sign of baby?/hurry up we're waiting/any sign of labour?"... As though I'm gonna announce on FB I'm in labour, or give birth secretly and not tell anyone!!

I know what you mean about the texts . I will bloody tell ppl when he arrives. I’ve nearly thrown my phone at the wall a few times

I have GD which makes for issues (statistically) with placental function/ liquid/cord- so after 40 weeks I go in every 72hrs for a scan to check function of it all, and in between I go for a CTG- and I’m really mindful about baby movements. Obvs any issues I’d opt for induction- but given everything’s working fine, I went to 41+5 last time and the first time my induction was grim I’m happy to let it go to 42+1 when even I get nervous! And I’ve an induction booked in. In the daytime I’m 99% sure I won’t get there. Then at night when I wake up for a wee I worry myself something silly about it all!! Ehhh it’s not easy this baby malarkey x

It's so stressful your right!! And I feel personally there's so much pressure put on you to induce and get the baby out for no medical reason at that time. I'm desperate to have my baby, but I'm also desperate for it to be at the time when both my baby and me are ready. Too much to think about! 🙈

I’ve been so ready since about 37 weeks and all the hospital keep offering to do is take/ get the baby out and all I do is decline- I have to remind myself when miserable that I’ve fought hard for the right to be so miserable

He’s being unusually active tonight
Hopefully this is a sign

Mines been kicking me in the side for the past 2 weeks, as well as head butting my bladder can't be away from a bathroom for more than half an hour, it's torture!
I'm still waiting as well @Comps83, really really struggling to stay positive, even after everything I write on here

Another one who’s still waiting. Been pretty uncomfortable since Xmas Eve so feeling guilty that I’ve not really enjoyed Christmas this year for my DS. 41+2, come on baby!

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Hahaha you gotta watch this . Hope the link works

I think I might just have to try and sleep in the hope he settles down. Feels like he’s trying to claw his way out but no sign of contractions or anything it’s all just him .

Still no baby here at 40+4 - although since yesterday my boobs are mega heavy and sore - so not sure if that is a sign - I don't recall having it with DD!

Getting fed up with the messages - no I haven't had the baby yet - bugger off.

@PinkSpring couldn't agree more. Leave us in peace, we'll let people know when there's something to actually to know!!

@Comps83 omg that video was hilarious. Thank you for giving me a much needed laugh!!!

Ffs nothing happened!
I woke up in the night drenched in sweat and in pain thinking omg is this the start? Nope, just wind !

I’ve totally got cabin fever now

I've said to my husband we need to do something every day, coz we are literally just sitting about waiting. It's limbo. I don't have a job to go to, but I don't have this new life either yet. It's so difficult. I never thought it would be. People keep telling me to "enjoy it while it lasts", which infuriates me. I've had 5 weeks of constant doing f all, I want my baby now lol

I’d go for a walk but it’s pissing down
He’s going to go out and I’ve given a list of stuff to look for at the shops
The house has never been so clean
I’ve been off since 29th November
I really thought baby was coming last night

Same here, been off for ages as suffering with hyperemesis. Don't feel like I can really go anywhere in case anything starts as my first labour was very quick.

I haven't really been out for about a week now and I am getting bored.

Got another sweep booked for today (that will be the third one)

I’ve developed an absolute addiction to chocolate. It’s all I can think about and unusually I barely got any for Xmas!!!! I was dreaming about it last night and ended up having to take some out of my hospital bag!