I'm due 23rd April but as soon as I became 37 weeks (full term) I just felt so desperate to meet my baby. After suffering with hyperemesis for the first 4 months and now terrible pelvic and hip pain, I can't say I've hugely enjoyed pregnancy. I feel like I spend my days googling natural induction methods and early labour signs. Does anyone else over analyse every little symptom they have and feel like they are just waiting for something to finally happen....
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Torfhinn ·
16/04/2014 14:01
No good news here either, got woken up after 3 hours sleep by braxton hicks, when I'm lying down they squeeze in my ribs which are so painful, add to that the hip pain and I'm really fed up 
Just went out with my mum and was so uncomfortable I spent the whole time wishing to be back on the sofa. Sorry for the negative, self indulgent post- I'm really feeling crappy today... 39+3
Torfhinn ·
16/04/2014 14:06
Sorry, I meant hope the sweep get things moving Raisin, hope things start happening for you soon Misty. Soooo tired 
Torfhinn ·
16/04/2014 14:10
Don't know how I managed to post that message twice!? Stepping away from the computer now
Misty9 ·
16/04/2014 20:36
Any news oakley ? Nothing to report here. First sweep is booked for Friday morning and induction booked for Wednesday. But that's almost a week away so there's time yet...
Hope you had a better day torfhinn ? I think we're allowed self indulgent posts at this stage 
I've had a bit of a frustrated day after my better mood yesterday - sleeping badly definitely doesn't help. Walked about lots today with ds and planning to go to an Easter egg hunt tomorrow - life goes on!
LlamaLover ·
17/04/2014 05:50
Hi all.
Moved on from being sick to very unexpected diarrhoea here. Joy!
Feeling very out of sorts too, grumpy, can't get comfy in any position, feeling hot and bothered, pacing about - even the way people are breathing is annoying me!
Also upset I can't be doing any day trips with my 3 year old, even the local park in the nice weather seems too much now so its Peppa Pig TV on and trying not to feel too guilty about it.
How is everyone else getting on?
38+4
Torfhinn ·
17/04/2014 15:50
Nothing happening here (surprise!) Just a very wriggly baby 
sending chilled out and labour inducing vibes everyone's way! Having a much better day - can you tell!? X
RaisinGirls ·
17/04/2014 21:09
Nothing to report 
. Saw consultant yesterday to discuss induction and to get a sweep. My cervix was so unfavourable I couldn't get a sweep, which was really disappointing. I didn't even realise it was a possibility at 40+5. They offered and induction for Monday which is when I will be 10 days overdue but I declined. Got monitored today and was told my Bp etc is perfect and baby is healthy with strong hb. Going in again on Sunday for monitoring and they will try and give me a sweep then. Meeting consultant next Tuesday to see how things are and to discuss again an induction. Looking likely I'll need to be induced but going to give myself as long as possible for it to happen naturally, or at least get some progress so I'm not being induced from an unfavourable cervix.
MarthasHarbour ·
17/04/2014 21:26
May i join in?
37+4 and currently timing my Braxton Hicks - i know they mean diddly squat but it is taking my mind off it. I am booked in for a ELCS on 28th but am really hoping things get moving beforehand. I dont want an EMCS but my consultant has said that if i go into early labour they will give me the choice (ELCS is due to Gestational Diabetes and a previous EMCS with DS).
I have tried all the classics: pineapple, hot curry, DTD, and today i went for a long walk in the countryside. That has exhausted me (and the cat is following me round like nothing else which is apparently a good sign ).
Not sure whether this is connected to my long walk today but i am having BH's every 9 minutes and they are lasting 50-60 seconds. I havent lost any plug or waters yet (but i have read that either the waters can go or the contractions can start first - there is no rhyme nor reason to it).
TBH i think i am just symptom spotting but i would love to think things are moving. I think my walk has helped engage the babys head as i feel a lot 'lower' tonight
Anyway - that is my grand entrance to the thread!! I realise i am far behind some poor souls here 
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