Just a bit of fun - when did you have your first?

[MillyStar]

I'm 39+1 and waiting for my daughter to arrive, my 1st baby!

I know they come when they're ready, but when did your first arrive?

I'm hoping I won't have to wait much longer

DS 38+3
DD 40+4

39+5
40+2
40+13

42+2 after induction at 42+1
Currently 40+2 with DC2...

Due date.

Went into labour bang on due date, born after midnight though.

Hoping for the same this time around , I'm 37 + 3

induced when 14 days late.

There are so many of these late babies they must be very comfy in there!

I wonder what they did before they could induce you, I don't think some of them would ever budge on their own!

I'm still pregnant, not long now hopefully x

DD induced at 42+1
DS naturally (after sweep that afternoon) at 40+5.

Good luck, the end is in sight and the beginning of the rest of your life is about to start. Such a special time :)

sorry x post!

Yeah they must be!

It won't be long but I bet its feeling like it now?!

I remember with DD her due date came and went and I was like 'oh well, what a shame its not happening after all!'

DS is 17 weeks now, all the excitement and anticipation is a distant memory, but it really is such a special time, I wish I could do it over and over.

Ds1. Due date
Dd due date + 1
ds2 36 + 4

37+1
40+4
39 wks (ELCS)

40+11
40+5
40+4

39+4
39+3

MillyStar alternatively there are so many of these 'late' babies that perhaps it shows just how unreliable the 40w EDD calculation is, and that pregnancy is naturally longer than that for most women...meaning that you're not overdue when you're told you are!

40+8. Not induced, just kept waiting. And waiting. And waiting.

Second was 40 on the nose!

42+3. Not induced.

40 +6, the day before I was due to be induced (had severe itching due to purigo)

dd 39 weeks
im currently 40 weeks and waiting with no2

DD1 40+9
DD2 40+4

38+3
39+3
40+1

40+9 with DD1
Currently 34 weeks with DD2 so will see if she plays ball or keeps me waiting like her sister. I haven't told her that this decision will help determine which is my favourite child [bugrin]

40+1

Cruciflisspaps - yes yes yes I second and third that. Isn't it a tragedy that so many women and babies endure induction and the numerous iatrogenic effects needlessly.

When will we speak out?

Those who went to 42 weeks + : what sort of pressure did you have?
Those who accepted induction - was it offered (as per NICE guidelines) and the risks explained, or were you just given a date in line with trust policy?

And its a tragedy when babies are still born because of placental insufficiency due to post maturity. It's a fine line.

To make my position clear, I don't disagree with induction...

It is tragic that some babies are stillborn because of placental failure and other issues (I think the stats are 1:400 odd after 42w) and of course it is right to offer induction because it does save some of these babies.

But the offer should be made as that - an offer, with the risks and benefits fully explained (not just a leaflet about the physical process at 41w and an induction appt) with expectant management as an alternative - again with the risks and benefits fully explained.

NICE guidelines say the decision of the mother should be respected which I think often fails to happen, and pressure is put on women to induce against their own instincts.

My issue is that the info on risks and benefits of each course of action isn't routinely given out by the NHS and induction is just booked as a matter of course for many. If a woman makes an informed decision then that's good. If its just something done without her knowing the full problems associated with inducing or waiting, then that's not do great IMO.

Anyway, 40+4, still no baby here. Another lazybones