40+2 and feeling a little blue

[nervousexcitedandgrowing]

Happy New Year all!

Im really just on for a little moan.. Only 2 days from EDD and I have a sweep booked on Wed with option to book an induction after that BUT still can't help feeling a bit disappointed that baby hasn't arrived.

I know of a couple of ladies who were due after/same day as me who have been having lovely festive cuddles with their little bundles and I'm thinking this might be contributing to my emotional state.

Also full of the cold which doesn't help. To my OH, friends and family I'm completely chilled and prepared to wait til baby's ready, but secretly I'm so keen for things to get started.

Anyone else feeling this way/does this sound at all familiar?

I think what you're feeling is entirely normal!

Can you try and see the positives - put your feet up, read that book you've been meaning to get around to, get some early nights, enjoy nice long soaks in the bath etc. Really take the opportunity for some 'me' time whilst you can.

pootlebug thats what I have been doing and yeah it has been lovely to have lots of me time before mummy time. I guess I just have moments of impatience. Ive been on mat leave now for over a month and my OH has been working over xmas & NYear including nightshifts so think Im just feeling a little sorry for myself. Think Ill go for a nice warm bath soon to distract/sooth me.

Positive Mental Attitude, bubble bath & chocolate :)

Hello nervous, am in a fairly similar boat. Was due on the 29th, really fed up. As very little rumblings, tis my first too so am nervous about what to expect. I am putting on a confident front but am annoyed with the constant messages (that sounds awful, blaming my hormones!). They make the waiting/nerves worse. Have sweep booked for Wed. Awh just want to get the show on the road! I feel your pain x

Yip, Im the same with the well intended texts and phone calls... YES, STILL PREGNANT :) Also my 1st and am having very slight rumblings but nothing dramatic.

Really wanted to have a naturally spontaneous labour rather than being induced, fancy a water birth if poss, but I have a feeling Im going to he here til the bitter end with induction drip then further intervention. But if that gets baby here and he's all healthy I know it'll have been worth it... Thats tricky to focus on just now though.

I know it is easy to worry about induction etc - I certainly did with my first, particularly as my Mum was induced both times. But my little girl turned up of her own accord a week overdue, with no twinges in advance of labour starting.

This study suggested that 40+8 is the average for a first baby www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2342739?dopt=Abstract

Statistically speaking, the chances are it will all happen by itself in the next week or so. Good luck!

Fingers crossed Pootle hopefully nature will take its course! X

I feel your pain! I was due on 31st, had a sweep on the first and all that that has succeeded in doing is making me very uncomfortable and sore, but not sore enough to actually do anything IYSWIM!

Grr, this is number 4 as well, you'd think I should just slide out eh? :)

Pregancy last between 37 and 42 weeks, your edd is just an average. Baby will come when its ready and not before!

Spatone Thanks for that very 'tough love' response (! included).

Im sure many women who post on here seeking supportive chatter are aware that they are having a bit of a moan. I too am well aware that 40+ a few days is completely normal & an estimated date at that. Emotions & knowledge come from very different places though & I believe someone feeling a bit blue might need a slightly less brash approach that 'it'll come when its ready!'

I guess we all have our ways!

I feel your pain too! It's so frustrating, isn't it. I've found it hard but tried to carry on as normal. Also got annoyed with people taunting me about getting some sleep / enjoying freedom now!

I was due on xmas day and now 12 days late. I've had 2 sweeps and acupuncture, but no sign of the baby coming! Boo!