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Overdue and miserable :-( what worked for you?

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Teatimecakes · 21/11/2014 06:29

40+4 wks today. I know it's only a little bit over but this pregnancy has been stressful and due to a previous section my options are natural labour or elcs - which I'm desperate to avoid. Consultant is great and isn't imposing any hard and fast section date - yet. But Mondays appointment is likely to change that. So what got your dc on the move? Willing to try anything! Thanks.

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StarlightMcKenzie · 02/12/2014 09:37

Also, lots of stop start labour in the early days are often to do with the baby not being in the most optimal position and your body working to turn them.

I always worried that if induction spend up the expulsion of the baby, it would be forcing him out at the wrong angle. He was just 8lb 12oz and took an hour to be born from when I first actually admitted it was labour and called the midwife (homebirth) and I had not one scratch from delivery. His position was perfect.

squizita · 02/12/2014 13:01

Positive story ... I was overdue. Had a sweep. Induction booked they told me no way would tge sweep work.

That afternoon I had a tummy ache.

That evening a baby. Hardly made it to the hospital! In the pool, out pops bubs!

The womb is mysterious! FX for you!!

Teatimecakes · 02/12/2014 18:54

Meeting went well and we agreed a fair plan. She's prepared to give me until Friday to do things naturally, had a sweep too, which really was no where near as bad as I imagined! Oh, and I think the sweep has worked!!!!

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MissHJ · 02/12/2014 18:55

Sex! Contractions started 4 hours after we dtd!

PrincessTheresaofLiechtenstein · 02/12/2014 20:01

Fingers crossed! X

batmanandrobin · 03/12/2014 20:04

just seen your update.. am hoping you're in labour with encouraging words about your sweep!!!! good luck xxx

Teatimecakes · 04/12/2014 05:20

The sweep gave me 7 hours of intense early labour that stopped just short of moving into established labour :-( having another sweep today.
If nothing happens by Friday morning, I'm having my waters broken to hopefully get things going for real.

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ziggystarducks · 04/12/2014 09:35

Can I join you please?

My baby was due on Tuesday, so at 40 +2 and getting fed up! I've had severe HG throughout this pregnancy so it feels very unfair that I'm still throwing up several times a day when he SHOULD have come out by now!!

Teatimecakes - so no matter what, you'll have your baby in your arms by Saturday!! So exciting xx

Saw my MW yesterday, they won't give me a sweep till next Wednesday the 10th which will be 8 days over. So I'm really hoping things start naturally.

Treaclepot · 04/12/2014 13:20

Acupuncture worked for me and my sister in law. Give it a go.

Mummywithlove · 04/12/2014 16:13

eat loads of sugary sweets so baby goes hypo and bouncy on a ball,, my mum swears by this,, number 1 rule to start labour, worth a try lol x

Pauline73 · 04/12/2014 20:04

Accupuncture worked for me twice - would definitely recommend.

hotfuzzra · 04/12/2014 20:30

Hi all, only just found this thread thanks to sidebar thing.
I'm 40+10 today and pretty fucking fucked off.
I've tried sex, walking, curries, acupuncture, nipple stimulation, bribery ('you'll get more Christmas presents if you come out soon'), attempted jinxing of lovely plans (dinner plans, Christmas tree shopping, full day out at Ikea) and more, still nowt.
I really want a homebirth and the pool is sitting mocking me.
I will pay handsomely for someone to come and magic baby out of me!!!!
Hope all goes well for you OP

LIttleMcF · 04/12/2014 21:27

Clary sage oil worked for me twice. In bath and massaged into bump with carrier oil. Recommended by mw who used to give out her own tiny bottles of it back in the day.

Good luck all who are waiting.

LinaDee · 04/12/2014 21:34

Clary sage oil. A few drops in a bath x

Cheekybiscuit · 04/12/2014 21:44

Lots of walking worked for me at 40+11 and acupressure. Hope baby comes soon

batmanandrobin · 04/12/2014 22:54

oh wow more overdue moms!! clary sage worked for my friend- she put few drops neat onto her bump and had baby in arms next morning ??

i walked my dogs for 3 hours for a week, and swam every day for half an hour followed by sex in the evening (i went on top as convinced the deeper we got the more effective- sorry TMI!!) and my 6 month old came on her due date ??

GOOD LUCK LADIES.. keep us posted!!!

Teatimecakes · 05/12/2014 03:34

She's here!!!! Text book homebirth! Am elated!! :-) although 2 weeks overdue, she is 8lb 4oz and perfect in every way.
Xxxx

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Mrscog · 05/12/2014 03:39

Congrats Teatime! Lovely news :)

RumAppleGinger · 05/12/2014 05:22

Wonderful news teatime, congratulations.

hotfuzzra · 05/12/2014 05:29

Congratulations! Lovely news

I've a quick question; tonight is the first night for what feels like months that I haven't woken up needing the toilet at all. Did this happen to anyone else? 40+11 today

PrincessTheresaofLiechtenstein · 05/12/2014 08:20

Oh so so happy for you Teatime! Congratulations!!

squizita · 05/12/2014 09:46

Yay teatime! Fashionably late babies are cool. Congrats!

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BlueSpottedWindmill · 05/12/2014 14:41

I don't think you're technically overdue till 42 weeks?

BlueSpottedWindmill · 05/12/2014 14:43

Missed the update, well done!!

3littlebadgers · 05/12/2014 15:23

Congratulations! Well done you, and welcome to your baby girl!

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