Baby where are you? 40+6

[Reelaa]

Starting to lose hope, baby was practically fully engaged at 39 weeks and sometimes when walking etc felt like baby was pushing on my cervix, but in the last week I haven't really felt any low pressure at all even when bouncing on the ball etc. Even my Braxton Hicks have been less. I have a sweep booked at 41+2 and then midwife will contact the induction team but I'm sick of every day passing and nothing, no signs.

Anyone else waiting? 😒

@freezerdinners

She didn’t say anything about dilation, but did say cervix is 2cm long and 1cm thick still so I guess not great...
I think you are right to be honest, I’m just going to have to see how I go. Making drastic decisions whilst feeling a bit wobbly is not a great idea!

Thank you for replying x

Go @Reelaa!!
Hope you manage a bit of rest once you can get a few more drugs in!

@Pipperleen I have a midwife appointment tomorrow but nothing was mentioned about a sweep or anything... do you think I would be offered one? Not sure how I feel about it though!

I've been awake a while but got my breakfast and took it back to bed with me, I'm still in bed, should probably be productive, but today is my due date and still no sign so feeling like staying here a bit longer! Lol

Great @Reelaa!! Good luck!

Right, I'm off for a speed walk!

@Pipperleen maybe dilation is the wrong word at this stage?!!! I don't know! But yes, best to avoid drastic decisions in this hormonal craziness! Hope things move soon for you x

@Dolly92

If this is your first baby then yes, you should be offered one once you get to 40 weeks. If it’s a second, third, etc then I think it’s only at 41.
I turned them down last week - was really just desperate to go into labour without help, but also they can’t do one if your cervix hasn’t started moving - I think if I was nowhere near and knew that information then I would have found that hard.
But on the other hand, they do work for so many people so it’s a tough decision!

Yes @Pipperleen it is my first baby! Very exciting times but also very nervous for what to expect for labour and birth!

@Dolly92 me too, I’m just so excited but trying not to let nerves get the better of me!

Good luck @Reelaa!

I'm exhausted today. Went for a long walk yesterday.....nothing. Spent the day before scrubbing the house for 2 solid hours after workmen left (last minute repairs)....nothing.

Smothered my lunch in hot chilli sauce so 🤞 (curry didn't work at the weekend though so not holding out too much hope).

How long can you avoid induction or sweeps for? I'm not sure I want either, tbh.

@Margo34
You don’t have to consent to any sweeps or induction if you don’t want to. You can be advised, but it’s completely your decision.
If you go over 42 weeks and decline induction then you have to be monitored more carefully/regularly and in my trust you would also have a consultant appointment so they can go through the risks with you - but you are ‘allowed’ to do that. It’s all under your control.

Fingers crossed chilli sauce gives your baby a nudge in the right direction!

Oh OK thanks @Pipperleen. I had in my head that it would stop becoming a choice pretty soon after due date, not sure where I got that from though come to think of it.

I was 41+5 with the first, and 41+3 with the second. I hope to god the third doesn't hang in there that long. I'm only 23 weeks and already massive and uncomfortable, and really ill. You all have my sympathies.

Baby was born last night after a very long day, a lot of pain and ending up in forceps. But he's perfect and lovely and all worth it 😊. Any other news yet?

Huge congratulations @Reelaa!! Happy to hear you’re out the other side and feeling happy and positive!

Nothing to report here. Thinking about starting to charge rent.

No news here!! Off to get a covid swab in a min as they want one prior to my induction friday. Oh what fun

Congratulations @Reelaa ! Enjoy the newborn snuggles.

Well our baby boy arrived this morning after a 18 hour labour and no sleep! We are all besotted though.

Hope the wait is nearly over for others too!

Also congrats @Reelaa! Great news!

And congrats @freezerdinners!

Congratulations to everyone, hope you are getting on ok! I've been too exhausted to even speak to family but it's slowly improving! Hope you are enjoying your babies!

Our DD finally arrived on friday after a mammoth labour! We are home from hospital now and all very happy and loved up!

Snap @OrDis!

We are still in hospital but doing well and so happy she finally made her grand entrance at 42+1!

@Pipperleen and @OrDis congratulations on your babies! Were you induced? I am 40+4, mw said to chill before I'm 42w and wait.

Congratulations! Lovely to hear 💐

@Viletta

Yes, I was at 42w and she came the next evening.
Definitely chill. Everything was fine with our little one, she just wasn’t ready to come out!

@Viletta I was due to be but went into labour spontaneously the day before. I guess she just wasnt ready until then. Defo try and relax and not stress (easier said than done I know)

Hi ladies, just wondering how you are all feeling wound wise. I’m on day 6 now and I had an episiotomy which seems to be healing fine but some areas of my vulva are stinging quite a lot. I finally plucked up the courage to look today and it’s quite raw and dischargy in places (although not smelly). Is this normal? The midwife checked my stiches yesterday and said all looks fine- she did say it all looks a bit raw down there still. What can I do other than air it out and try and keep it clean? It’s bothering me more than the stitched areas because it stings.