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Did your third baby come early or late?? 👀💕

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SurreyMummyOfTwo · 09/10/2026 17:41

I’m currently 34 weeks pregnant with my third baby. My first two were both late, and although I wasn’t particularly impatient or bothered about waiting for them to arrive.

I’ve had a much harder pregnancy this time around, and this last week the pelvic pressure, lightning crotch and Braxton Hicks have been so much more uncomfortable than they were with my previous two.
I’m secretly hoping baby makes an appearance a little earlier this time! 😂
I’d love to hear your experiences with your third baby. Did they arrive earlier, around your due date, or were they late like your first two? Was labour quicker or different in any way?
Please share your stories and help keep me entertained while I count down the weeks! 🥰💕

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StuNur85 · 09/10/2026 17:42

Well my first was four weeks early, second two weeks early and third was two days early. So whilst I was earlier than my due date, I was later than the other two came. The pressure was so bad with my third as well for the last few weeks.

Rhubarbsoap · 09/10/2026 17:43

All 3 late. 10,10,11 days I believe.

WhatIsPink · 09/10/2026 20:36

I feel you, I had a difficult 3rd pregnancy as well with severe unwellness first 4 months, extra large, pelvic pain and generally difficult. My first two was 13 snd 11 days late. This last one was 16 days late - I did go for induction at 42 weeks, however I’d call it failed induction, I think in the end the natural contraction came in and saved me from induction. The actual labour wad under 1 hour - that’s from me not dilating / about 1cm to the baby out… good luck and be patient. The time will come soon!

TruffleSlinky · 09/10/2026 20:37

My first two were late (8 days and 7 days) but the third was 3 days early! Good luck OP!

Zapx · 09/10/2026 20:50

All 3 were late 😬

caringcarer · 09/10/2026 20:58

My first 2 were both late. 22 days and 8 days. Third born by section 3 week early as my blood pressure through the roof and baby in distress.

Leafyleaferson · 09/10/2026 21:15

first was a week early, second was 2 days early and 3rd 10 days late

RicStar · 09/10/2026 21:26

Late! One week exactly.

Kayemm · 09/10/2026 21:31

First two, labour started at ten past two in the morning one week before due date.

Sat there at ten past two am at 39 weeks with number three, prodding the bump!

He came half an hour before due date

Myremoteislost · 09/10/2026 21:48

A week late. My third pregnancy was so painful and I spent most of it in tears and screaming into a pillow after walking! I was desperate to be induced, but they wouldn't do it.

MustBeCrazyMama · 09/10/2026 22:14

3 out of my 4 children were late. 1st was 10 days late and labour was about 6hrs long, 2nd was 9 days late and labour 1hr 30mins long. 3rd was the latest but quickest at 14 days late and labour 1hr 27mins. My 4th was early due to gestational diabetes and ended up being a cat 1 emergency c-section.

Hightide1 · 09/10/2026 22:17

My third pregnancy was also the worst, but the labor was the best. First came on due date, second 1 day late, third 1 week late.

LetMeStayInBed · 09/10/2026 22:20

Mine came very late - I had to be induced at 42 weeks!

whippersnapper55 · 09/10/2026 22:21

My 3rd came a week early! First 2 were a few days late. He was my fastest birth and biggest baby.

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