40+3 and losing the will

[Elland]

Anyone who is similar please come and join, I want to complain and not be told he'll come when he's ready I know that that is the case but I can't have it repeated to me any more than what I've already heard it, mainly by the annoying fuckers who text me and ask if the baby is here yet!

I went to the midwife for a sweep at bang on 40 weeks but she couldn't do it because he wasn't engaged enough so I can't try again until Thursday which is pushing it too close to Christmas Day And I had £50 worth of acupuncture yesterday and he's still as high as he was 6 weeks ago.

I'm sorry for the moan but I'm so fucked off, I just don't want him to have a birthday any closer to Christmas than what he has to

If anyone was barely engaged with not even a hint of a show but suddenly dropped and went in to labour, now is the time to share your stories!

StubbleTurnips I'm still here 39+4 😑😑

Since last night I have been having sharp pains in my cervix then lost some mucus plug. My back started with its niggley aches again and this morning I lost a little more mucus. No blood though just clear/yellow. Everything has now settled down. I'm getting fed up of things starting and stopping and keep thinking it's happening and it's not

I'm still here too...

Congrats to all those who've had their babies!!

All the tightenings have stopped now pretty much so it looks like he's decided to stay put much to my annoyance!!

Ah Due I hope you get going soon!

I've just rang the birth centre and they've said it sounds like I'm in early labour, losing my plug and contractions are about 8 mins ish apart. They've advised me to relax in a dim room as it helps speed your body up apparently! I'm

Elland woooop congrats!! How exciting for you

Good luck Ell!

Relaxing in a dim room has stopped them not sped them up at all off for a bounce on my ball

How frustrating Elland.

39+1 here and no signs

I was told not to expect anything until 42 weeks so at 40+1 I'm not really thinking it'll happen anytime soon.
What is it that bothers people? Is it the lady trimester discomforts or the due date fixation?
I'm not bein facetious I'm genuinely interested.

Last trimester I mean

The discomfort for definite! Iv not had a simple pregnancy, been in and out of the adu every couple of weeks, recurrent uti's that kind of thing will be nice to not have to do that anymore! Plus I'm very impatient to meet my little man now ❤️

For me it was the prospect of a Christmas Day baby, any other month and I don't think stress would be the same. I'm also hoping to go to the birthing centre aswell which I won't be able to do if I get to 41+5 and have to be induced. Add that to the numerous "is he here yet" messages which have arrived daily since my due date and it starts to have an effect!

People waited till your due date?!?! Iv had daily messages asking if iv had any pains or labour signs yet for about 10 days now!! Heaven forbid if I go overdue I think I may kill someone!! My temper is already starting to flare with it!!

Mine is the fact that I just really want to see my baby after 40 weeks of carrying her.

We are all different and have our own personal reasons as to why a due date is so important.

But isn't it nice that people care? I have been having messages for a while now too and Im just glad people take an interest.

Sure it's nice people care, it's still annoying as hell getting 50 "any news?" messages a day!

my house phone has been unplugged for ages now and I'm ignoring my mobile- I literally do not have the energy to make inane small talk with people. I'll call them when I've something to tell them!

Contractions started again, 6 mins ish apart but only 40 seconds and not very painful so not getting my hopes up

Bumblecat it is nice that people care but it doesn't mean we need a text every day to find out if the baby has arrived when they would have already been told if it had - that was the point of this thread, it was for a little rant for me and the people who are struggling with going overdue - I'm sure we all wish it didn't bother us.

Whatthefreak 6 mins apart is sounding positive, maybe you've just got a high pain threshold?

I think it is lovely people care... But not even being at my dd yet makes it just a bit odd!! And it's not just an occasional thing it's Everyday. My mum has even started to go to twice a day since the weekend. I feel rubbish enough without being reminded that I'm still pregnant!

However I do keep my calm and reply nicely because I know people are just interested and excited

Agree lovely people care but I feel like replying 'oh the baby? Yes I had him last week I forgot to say anything'

Pain is ramping up a bit now and they are lasting 50-60 seconds, but still only 5-7 mins apart and no set pattern?!

I'm in alien territory, I've absolutely no idea at what point I should be thinking about calling to ask when to go in?! It's my third bsby so I suppose it could be quick but then again I don't want to pack the kids off to MIL (if tonight before SIL arrives!) only to be told no go home, is nothing?!

My new fave was yes I've had him and we've left him at home with the dog!

I haven't said this to anyone but I say it in my mind every time!

Starting to stress out over here DP is pretty poorly, he woke up feeling awful this morning , came home from work at lunch and has been in bed ever since, he's got pretty much every symptom of flu and I'm sat here in early labour! I was hoping a sleep would make him feel better but he seems to be getting worse! What are we going to do if this labour picks up?! Will he still be allowed to come to the birthing centre with me or will he have to miss the birth? I'm clinging to the hope he'll be allowed to be with me and hold the baby but he won't will he

Whatthe I think you should give them a ring and ask their advice, they can only hold off! Aw I so hope your baby comes tonight so your DP can be there!

whatthe sounds positive Hun. Do let us know what the hospital say.x

bumble I hate it because it's a constant reminder I'm still pregnant. I hate pregnancy and I'm not a fan of the newborn stage tbh, I like children as they get older.

It also reminds me that I may not be home for Xmas day with my DD. Which fills me with dread.

That I live a million miles from anyone supportive, which includes other people's expectations and considerations.

That I've still got to go through the trauma of birth (again).

All in all, leave the pregnant cranky person in peace until you're told otherwise.