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?
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Anyone else here around 38 weeks?
MayimBialik · 22/10/2012 06:02
I can literally see myself being so unreasonable, difficult and moody, and nothing anyone does helps.
I feel so childish but really struggling to snap myself out of it! 
Sadly not, spent most of last night have contractions (BH or what I don't know) but they eased off by morning and left me with a sore bump
had another curry tonight and had 2 cups of RLT, hoping that combined with the full moon might bring on full blown contractions this time!
I can't believe Freddie managed to cope with visitors, I can only just manage with my own DH and DS! Love them both of course but hormones/lack of sleep also taking it's toll my mood!
Morning ladies! How is everyone today? Any arrivals or promising signs during the night?
I'm 2 days from my due date but have a feeling I'm in for the long haul - at least if I make peace with that, any earlier will be a nice surprise 
Just really hoping I do go into labour naturally and don't get to the point of being offered an induction. Time will tell!
Sounds promising boys, could be a halloween baby!
Have been having quite strong cramps today but not with any regularity, more's the pity! Managed to find the pump for my birthing ball so have topped that up - might have a bit of a bounce later Oh, and bought a hot curry for dinner - impatient, moi?!
Not sure I could handle visitors right now Freddie, I feel like I'm nesting/hibernating. Must be nice to have your house back to normal
Hope everyone's bearing up - anyone have plans for halloween? I'm trying to make some nice plans for next weekend to soften the blow if little one hasn't turned up.
Hello all!
I'm 38 weeks today so feel like I can legitimately join this thread now 
Dd1 is 23mo and having a nightmare week with teething/cough/sleep issues so I'm knackered!!!
Had a hissy-fit-meltdown at poor dh this evening and am currently in the bath drinking strawberry-flavoured milk. For the heartburn!
Elle x
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Sounds promising Ginger!
Can I ask why you had a sweep at 39wks - my MW said I could have one if I get to 41 wks but not before
It can't be much longer before someone delivers!
My Mum is coming to stay on Sat and said to try not to go into labour before then so I'm laying off the curries etc until then
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