39+5 and feeling frustrated and low

[Purpleburple123]

Hi Netmums,
Just fancied a little rant and to see if anyone else is in the same position. I am 39+5 today and feeling so uncomfortable and frustrated waiting for baby to arrive. I feel like I've been on mat leave FOR EVER and have exhausted all relaxing activities and 'me time'. I'm too exhausted to do anything physical or even see friends. I'm getting anxious long before bed as I'm sleeping so badly. My world seems to have decreased to a tiny dot and I'm getting serious cabin fever.
Over the last few days I've had what I think is the bloody show and been getting period like cramps but nothing seems to progress. I'm eating tons of fresh pineapple, curry, walking, bouncing on ball.
I really don't want to go over due date and be induced as I've heard it's a more painful labour- this is my first.
Anyone else feeling fed up right now?

Just hang on in there... you're nearly there. I know it feels like forever, but the time will pass. I went to 42 weeks, although it was summer time so that was nicer for getting out and doing things. Indoors, I suppose just lots of movies, organising stuff, reading, some pregnancy yoga if you're up to it

Thanks OhHellYa, some gentle yoga sounds good. I think it's a case of using as much distraction as possible! How did you get to 42 weeks without loosing your mind!?

I'm in the same boat!! 39+2 with my second. First came at 38ish so really thought baby would be here by now. Literally nothing seems to be happening. No pain. No cramps. And I'm so shattered already. 😕😕

Hi Dalooah, it's so frustrating isn't it! I didn't realise how time can pass by so slowly when all you are thinking about is the birth and you can't wait to meet your baby!

Definitely frustrated! Been stomping around getting so annoyed at little things. Then switch to feeling super weepy 🤷‍♀️. Driving myself nuts

Just a quick update:
On Friday night at 12.30 my waters broke and I went into labour!! Today we came home from hospital for first time and just sat feeding him now! Surreal experience and currently very sleep deprived!!
Any updates from you guys?

Ahh fab!! Congratulations! My waters broke on Sunday night, baby born Monday morning 🥳. Still in hospital now, hoping to be home later today!

Oh fantastic. Lucky you. I went to 42 weeks with my first and looking the same now, past my due date and I know this baby is not cooked.
Feeling very fed up and disheartened, also annoyed that my babies take so long to cook

Dalloah, massive congratulations!! Hope alls well and you are home from hospital now? I expect sleepless nights and days are upon you like us. It's surreal and today I have finally started to feel a little bit better after a stretch of 4 hours sleep last night
Autumntoowet: hope things start moving sooon for you. I had curries++, long walks, fresh pineapple and night my waters broke me and my husband had sex which I definitely think helped move him along so to speak!!!! Enjoy your uninterrupted sleep while you can otherwise and enjoy relaxing