40weeks+4 and still no baby

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I'm so fed up this is the 1st baby, it's taking ages and had no signs whatsoever. Not even a braxton hick in sight, I feel like he's planning on staying in there forever. I've been offered to be induced when i'm 10 days over but really can't face waiting that long. Each day i get more and more uncomfortable and just need this baby out.
I'm getting constant texts and calls from friends, I love they're all excited about the baby but it doesn't help when I'm trying to distract myself.
I've tried all the myths for bringing on labour, except sex as my partner refuses thinking it's weird.
I'm self employed and have the whole of January off but in Feb I need to start working again whilst being full time mum at same time so really want him to come soon so I can actually spend some quality time before the pressure of work is back again.

I do sympathise - however baby will come when it's ready! I know puce probably been told that and don't want to hear it either. I've had two and my first was 10 days late. Unfortunately the 40 weeks gestation was based on a survey of a very small number of women and so 'due dates' as such should always be taken with a pinch of salt!
I do feel for you though as it is frustrating and uncomfortable!
And most myths I bring on the birth don't really work - sex is the only one that scientifically works as it contains the stuff that makes you dilate!! Forget what it's called and can't spell it either! But once again, you'd need lots of semen in you to make a real difference!
A friend of mine swore by castor oil and orange juice but I wouldn't recommend it!
Try to enjoy the calm before the storm

I would go to my GP and beg to be induced (that is what I did). You could point out that going overdue is the main cause of stillbirth and that you are worried about it. That might help your case.

Can you get your midwife to do a sweep? Worked for me, DS arrived 24 hrs later.

I went 40+8 and was about to be induced but had a sweep first which started things off. Won't be long now, honest. It's just that each day feels like a week now. Try and rest.

they have always made me go 2wks over before being induced so least yours is abit earlier . I know its horrible waiting about and feeling crappy but just think that your litterally days away now and then your life is going to change forever x

It's horrible being overdue (ds2 16 days late!) but hang on in there as being induced can lead to further interventions. A sweep is worth a try, you could also try acupuncture induction. Good luck.

you sound exactly like me lol i no how u feel! im 40+5 today but luckily for me there is an end insight now as i am either being induced tonight or tomorrow morning depending how quickly labour ward quietens down!

I have had no hint of labour either and tried aload of the old wives tales to no avail! the daily texts and phone calls also annoying, that i am ignoring most of them now lol.

But just think it will only be six more days maximum until something is going to happen, and you never know it could still happen all by its self sooner, even though i know it really doesnt feel like it lol.

Good luck you will have your baby soon thats what i keep telling myself

I'm seeing my widwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll be able to give me a sweep, fingers crossed.

I'm trying to stay calm and relaxed but it's in the back of my mind which I can't stop.

With work, January is always a quiet month so that i could give myself the month off. By Feb I need to start the paperwork/ planning so that I'll be able to get more work in the following months.