Overdue, fed up and anxious.

[formerblonde]

Hello
Ok so bub was only due yesterday do I'm being silly but I'm fed up. Saw midwife yesterday and she tried to do a sweep but it was so painful that she had to stop (and I thought I had a high pain threshold!) she also detected protein in my wee so has sent off a sample as she thinks water infection. But I have no pain so not convinced. Student doctor was there and he took my bp which was normal, but now I'm worried he didn't do it right and I've got pre eclampsia or something!
Been munching pineapple, bouncing on ball and dtd, to try and help. I'm just getting more and more anxious now that something is wrong or is going to go wrong. We had a horrendous time conceiving and I haven't stopped worrying the past 9 months. I just want bub here now and safe.
Sorry bit of a self pitying moan here really! I guess I'm just after reassurance. Anyone had protein detected but no high bp? Down for another sweep next week if nothing has happened.
Thanks

X

Sometimes you can get protein from secretions, so wipe before you give your sample. I only figured this out on DC3 and it saved a lot of faff!

It's normal to be anxious. I went 'overdue' for the first time with DC3 and it was rubbish.

Oh it's miserable being overdue, an anxious and tense time. No advice other than try and relax. And maybe this will make you smile and take your mind off watching for twinges:

overdue with twins

Ha ha! That is funny...maybe I should try it!

You never know....?

Plan to do things in the next week or so, you can always cancel if things start moving!! It's so easy to stop making plans in expectation but it gets boring and lonely.

I went +10, +2 and +14 days with my three and spent a lot of my overdue time frustrated and tearful. I do feel for you, and wish you lots of luck

Hi formerblonde
It's hard going over your dates especially when you can't sleep, can't walk or do much else! I was ten days over, tried everything, had two sweeps and reflexology twice which is quite pricey, I wa also walking for over an hour a day trying to shift my son...I guess he was too comfy. Try not to worry, the midwives do tend to keep a clear eye on you and I went in to hospital to hv a check twice whilst I was waiting...they check baby's heartbeat, this was only be ayes I couldn't feel as much movement...but this was because he literally had no room to wiggle as he was a whopping 10 lb and iam only small. Just keep in touch with your midwives and they will reassure you. Personally I think the second sweep I had did the trick...as went into labour, which was a good experience for me apart from my sons size :-0 lol, the following morning. If you can try again with the sweep, it may do the trick. All of my friends were late with their first babies, so not unusual. Good luck :-)

No advice but I feel your pain . 40+3 here, with SPD, insomnia and sickness. Everybody is either texting on the hour - every hour to ask where the baby is (errmm, last place you saw him?) or saying he must be soo happy where he is (grrrr). I'm getting more stabby by the minute! Currently on raspberry leaf and epo capsules. Considered dtd but SPD makes getting your leg over quite painful and DH is a bit terrified of the hormonal monster who has replaced his wife .

Here's hoping its baby day for us both very soon.

Hi OP, so sorry you're feeling so anxious. I went ten days over with my DD, born three weeks ago. First sweep didn't work for me either but second one did the trick and the birth ended up being a very quick, uncomplicated and positive experience. Hang in there, find things to entertain yourself and pester your midwife if you have any concerns - it's what they're there for!

Thanks ladies, ive never warmed to my midwife. A few times I've asked her things and shes been quite short with me. I'm just not comfortable speaking to her. Id rather speak to friends, google ( not always good!) or look on here for advice.

40+7 today :( sorry no advice for you as its my first. Gladly hold your hand though. Going for 2nd sweep in a bit. The bottle of castor oil in kitchen (not mine, dp bought it for himself) is starting to look like a good option now.
This babys already taking after daddy, hes late for everything!

Good luck wispa! Hope this one gets things going. My hubby always late too..maybe you are onto something! X

Sorry, you probably don't want to read this. She came out 15 days overdue. Had sweep on 14th and waters broke that night at midnight.

My advice is have another sweep when they think you should. Try and chill out and spend the last few days / weeks doing nice stuff - go for dinner / cinema etc. You need things to take your mind off it.

Try and be positive. Let's face it, the baby is definitely going to come out at some point and they won't let you go past 2 weeks your due date.

Also, keep walking. I know it's horrendous, but I really do look back and kick myself for being so stressed. I remember coming on here and trying to work backwards to see if my due date was right. I drove myself insane!
GL x