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Childbirth

Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

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feel a complete failure so fed up!

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loganberry12 · 05/09/2009 10:54

ive resigned myself to the fact ill have to wait for my induction. now 41 weeks pregnant had a sweep tuesday and still no sign of baby so suppose she wont come now until im induced which is booked for next thursday. im suffering badly with spd and can bearly walk now, nothing fits anymore im huge and i have a big baby, scans weights say at least 91/2 lb. im so down and fed up feel a complete failure now this is my 5th baby and everybody just keeps saying hurry up and get on with it, like its my fault some how!! im achy and sore from the sweep had loads of mucus since but still no baby

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bigcar · 05/09/2009 11:57

logan, you have my sympathies I was in a very similar position 3 months ago. It really doesn't help that people think by the time you are on your 5th dc you just sail through when in fact it just gets harder! You're not a failure at all

Stayingsunnygirl · 05/09/2009 12:03

Agreed. You are most definitely not a failure, loganberry. Firstly there's plenty of time for you to go into labour between now and thursday, and secondly if you do need inducing, that is not a failure in any way.

With four children already, plus spd, you are having a tough time of it, and I'm sure most people would be feeling a bit depressed and down by now. And the last few days and weeks of pregnancy do feel like an eternity, as I well remember.

So be kind to yourself, pamper yourself a bit, and remember what a great mother you are now, and what a great mum you are going to be to this new baby.

And have an unmumsnetty {{hug}} from me. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you and looking for news next week.

AwayWithTheFaries · 05/09/2009 12:58

hi logan im a week late today too and booked in for induction thursday too! but really want him out asap as ds1 starts school next wednesday so its all gonna be a pita!!!
your not a failure its these babies they can be little buggers!!

Stayingsunnygirl · 07/09/2009 09:08

And it doesn't get any better when they are born - ds3 is 12, and we have to use a crowbar to prise him out of bed in the mornings in time for school!

Joking aside, I hope there's good news for you both this week, AwayWithTheFaries and Loganberry.

Minxie1977 · 07/09/2009 09:39

You're not a failure - have you tried any of the old wives tales? Maybe a curry'd be nice even if it didn't bring on the baby!?!

Stayingsunnygirl · 07/09/2009 09:49

Fresh pineapple and champagne are supposed to help bring on labour too.

So curry for supper, fresh pineapple for dessert and champagne to wash it all down!

Seeline · 07/09/2009 09:49

Fresh pineapple - I'm sure it worked for me. DD was 41+5 when she finally arrived. My waters broke during the night after I'd eaten nearly a hole one during the day!! Good luck - you are not a failure!!

Stayingsunnygirl · 07/09/2009 09:49

Oh - and clary sage is another one supposed to bring on labour - use the essential oil in the bath.

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loganberry12 · 07/09/2009 14:05

tried it all clary sage, whole pineapple, hot chilli, castor oil, running up and down the stairs, nipple stimulation, sex, and had a sweep still nothing!!

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Stayingsunnygirl · 07/09/2009 14:06

That sounds like a fun evening chez loganberry!

AnathemaDevice · 07/09/2009 17:37

Don't give up hope just yet- I went into labour 12 hours before I was due to be induced. I think the fear of being induced was what finally kicked everything off. That and the fact DH and I had gone out for our last meal as just a couple. Contractions started just as we got to the restaurant, and it was so quick and painful I didn't get a chance to have dessert before I had to admit defeat and go to hospital.

Whitetara · 07/09/2009 17:48

It's disheartening isn't it? I'm right there with you. I'm due to be induced on Sunday should nothing happen before then. I hope things get moving for you soon.

BTW I read that you'd have to eat about 7 pineapples to get enough of whatever it is you need to go into labour:

Here it is:

www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/labourandbirth/planningyourbabysbirth/naturalbringonlabour /#8

Whitetara · 07/09/2009 17:50

sorry, can't get the link to work

eightisseventoomany · 07/09/2009 19:21

Are you "with" baby yet????
If not....I heard that the gel they use to induce women is apparently made using male sperm !!!!

So def try the sex thing more....LOTS MORE
It has to hit the back of the cervix....as this is where the hormones stimulate the contractions....hence why it hurts so much being induced....

hope your feeling better though.....
Last few days are miserable when your in pain....and suffering..

lots of hugs and fingers crossed for you xxxxx

TheProfiteroleThief · 07/09/2009 19:24

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eightisseventoomany · 08/09/2009 17:53

should amend the male sperm bit....
actually........i hear its a wee bit worse than that !!!

I also hear that making yourself contract doesnt neccessarily mean baby....just means more sodding contractions
!!!!

apparently takes a bit more than just stimulating the uterus.....hence why so many women get sweeps / gel more than 3 times ...and still end up waiting for days....just in a bit more agony than before !!!

its so not sodding fair...

Im sooooooooooooooo fed up x by a gazillion bahillion !!!!!!!!!!

CantThinkofFunnyName · 08/09/2009 18:13

Erm - not sure how to put politely so just going to come right out with it... oral sex and swallow. Urgh - sorry girls! Try it - see if it works, if you can bear to. With DC2, DH really wasn't into the whole sex whilst pg thing but being overdue, I was willing to try anything and had heard about the whole chemical in sperm thing, so gave the above idea a go - within 6 hours baby was out! I'd tried everything else too, apart from sex!

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