Anyone else here around 38 weeks?

[MayimBialik]

I know there is a last week or two of pregnancy thread but it's got to the super long stage making it hard to get into hence me starting this thread.

Currently 38+1 weeks pregnant with my first DC and DESPERATE to meet my baby now. Actually I'm probably not desperate - I think I will truly understand the meaning of that word if I go overdue. But I really don't want that to happen!

Trying to keep active and walking loads plus swimming when I get the opportunity. Bouncing on my ball occasionally and taking raspberry leaf capsules to limber up the old uterus. These seem to be giving me Braxton Hicks though as I've noticed them a lot in the last couple of days since I've been taking the capsules.

Struggling to sleep, feeling very achey in pelvis and getting period like pains (have been for a week or so now, but very mild!)

How's everyone else at this stage doing?

Oh and it didn't come on DD's birthday Corgi, yaay!

Congratulations corgi that's fantastic news!

boys my baby also came out in her bag! mw said it's good luck as supposed to mean they can't drown!?

Congrats Boys and Corgi!

Ginger and Mayim - sound as though you are as fed up as me. COME ON BABY!!

Ugh. Due date tomorrow. No baby yet. NOT impressed.

Congrats boys & corgi

Had a sweep at 9 this am and was 2cm, mid position, still a bit thick and -2 but midwife could feel membranes and the head so she gave me a good sweep.

Went home and jumped dh's bones bless him and after lying still for 20 mins I've started having tightenings - not painful but seem to be every 3 mins ish lasting 20-30 seconds so fingers x'd they continue and don't fade out. Don't know whether to sit still or move around?

Hope everyone else is well???

Move around if you can Glenda! Good luck:)

Move around if you can Glenda! Good luck:)As much as I want this baby out, I could not face sex at the moment, fair play to you!

thanks freddie - contractions still regularly 3-4 minutes but still lasting 26 ish seconds and not uncomfortable yet - my midwife is on shift at the hospital and is more antsy than me as its quiet and she's bored lol

ive made everyone lunch and now just having a brew before having a shower and prepping last few things!!!!

Things are definitely happening so:) Good luck!

Baby girl Cleo was born on Tuesday - long labour and emergency section but worth every second :)

We're home and doing well. She sleeps a lot

Congratulations Elles!

Hurray for sleepy babies Elle, long may it last! Sorry you had a difficult labour, hope you are recovering ok. Cleo is a fantastic name:)

Congratulations elle hope you're feeling well

I ventured out with my baby for the first time today and went for a walk to feed the ducks. was v nice to get out

Ooh that sounds good corona

I can't quite pluck up the courage to take Cleo out with a toddler in tow just yet but am starting to go a bit crazy stuck inside!

Also need to keep reminding myself that I had my tummy cut open 5 days ago so prob not a good idea to go razzing around town just yet

Hi all!

I was wondering if I could get your opinions on something?

I'm 39+5 but already people are starting to annoy me by texting me everyday asking if there's any signs - the worst culprit is my mother! I wouldn't mind so much if they were texting me for a reason, then asking but the texts are just "How are you feeling? Any signs?"

I know that they're only doing it because they care especially my mother who is very over-caring (read: controlling & guilt inducing!) but it's stressing me out already and I'm not even at my due date!

I have tried to subtly hint to them that I may have another 2-3 weeks to go (as I do not want a sweep or an induction) to put them off but it's not working.

Anyone had any experience of this? Is there a nice way to tell them to not text me as much?

Thanks

Ah, I have this too MB and it turns me into a screaming loony. I just text back, nothing yet, don't worry, will let you know AS SOON as something happens!

(This of course is a big fat lie, unless it's my sister or mother who fortunatley have the wit not to text me...)

If they are stupid enough to text a second time, I just don't text them back.

Join our thread for a moan and grumble if you like! I'm 40 weeks today. Ugh.

That's a good answer Freddie - I'll try that next time. Even though I have told my mother that I won't be telling her when I do go into labour - I'll get DH to text when we're going to the hospital - she obviously hasn't listened and may buy this!

At the moment I am trying not to moan as I am enjoying the peace and rest (I am actually sleeping at night!). I am uncomfortable though - as DS is 3/5ths engaged but still seems to be pushing his bum constantly into my ribs! (don't know if this is normal or not as he is my first!)

How are you feeling Freddie? Anyone else due in the next 2 or 3 days?

Hi everyone

Elles congratulations and what a lovely name too. Congratulations to Corgi too.

Glenda - sounds promising - any more news?

Congratulations on reaching due date Freddie

MB34 - I have this too, massively now I am overdue...tis doing my head in. I posted an update on Facebook yesterday so things did go quiet for all of about 6 hours!

Sorry if I've missed anyone.

I'm 40 plus 7 today and still fed up. Second sweep this morning, now 1cm dilated and cervix further forward so some movement but midwife doesn't think labour is imminent.....if anyone can convince me otherwise I'll be very happy! Third sweep on Tuesday and then induction Thursday if no joy. They don't want to leave me longer than that (nor do I) because I'm trying for a VBAC......

Thank you lots:) I do hope you go soon, it would be nice to have a shot at the VBAC, fingers crossed for you.

M - I have this too, it's pretty uncomfortable. Nothing happening today, hospital appointment tomorrow, doubtful they will do anything but check baby is well, they're not very keen on sweeps here unfortunatley...

Hey all, so many new babies. Congratulations everyone what a busy week we've all had. Lilly is a week old tomorrow I can't believe it. She's a good baby but takes a while to settle at night (3 hours) my boobs feel like their about to fall off so we combination feeding. I forgot how sore they get :-( but on the whole a good 1st week. Dp has another week off then it's me the baby and DS ( shitting myself)
Did someone mention a November babies thread????

Congrats to all the babies born Lovely to hear you're all doing well and babies are healthy and gorgeous.

I'm still here 40+7. Feeling guilty about my sugary diet for the last couple of weeks (just written another thread on it). I've gone into a lazy, comfort eating, "it might be my last day pregnant" eating mode. Feel bad for my baby - can I have damaged it?? Or am I worrying unnecessarily?

Glad it's going well Debbie. I'm dreading being on my own too, but telling myself it's not too long until Christmas when Dh has another week off. Paternity leave doesn't exist here so he is taking a week off when baby arrives.

Went to see the consultant today, all is well with baby. He has booked me in for an induction on the 21st, so I will be doing anything I can to get baby out before then. Just hoovered the house and currently bouncing on my ball:)

Mayim, hope you are feeling better today!

Afternoon ladies

Congrats elles xx

Dottie Sylvia Blossom was born at 02:16 this morning weighing in at a very respectable 7lbs 2oz, she has lots of blond hair and is very gorgeous!!!! Laboured in the pool but had her on land!!! Big brother (13) & sister (7) are in love and are already arguing over who holds her for how long!!!! Just waiting for Dottie to have a final good blood sugar then we can go home yay!!!!!!

Good luck for those who are still yet to pop xxx

Congrats Glenda!! Great name :).

Congratulations Glenda! Hope you're home now and Dottie's settling in well.

Mayim - hope the other thread has made you feel less guilty. I also read somewhere that the baby will only take what it needs from your diet and leave you with the rest - so all that extra sugar is all yours lol!

lots good luck with your sweep tomorrow is nothings happened in the meantime!

Can anyone tell me if period type aches (not really a pain, just achey) low down, back and front are a sign of anything happening? I've had them on and off for a few days now and it's my due date tomorrow!