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Anyone else overdue and fed up?

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Rose8282 · 17/07/2017 02:23

40+5 today. Starting to feel like this baby is never going to show up. This is DD2. DD1 was born at 40+3. Have had bad SPD for most of pregnancy so I'm very immobile and poor DD1 who is 4, is getting annoyed with me now and just wants daddy all the time (she told him she preferred daddy today because mummy is boring - four year olds can be so mean!), despite my best efforts to do things with her. Have a sweep booked for tomorrow and hoping that will get things going. Also worrying I'm going to have a big baby as DD1 was over 8 pounds and I've gone past her delivery date.
Anyway, fully aware I am feeling mighty sorry for myself ATM, but awake and obsessing in the middle of night so thought a rant may help! Anyone else in a similar position?

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Ookmybanana · 17/07/2017 03:00

I'm not overdue yet (38+4) but am starting to get to the fed up stage. Sleep is elusive, my pelvis is being torn asunder and I have developed piles. I yearn for the day I can wear something other than leggings!

On the other hand, I'm terrified of the next step. It's my first baby and I just don't know what's coming next, beyond the fact that I know it's not a walk in the park.

You have my sympathies OP

Lallypopstick · 17/07/2017 04:43

Me! 40+3, induction already booked for 41 weeks but I've been reading my hypnobirthing book and I don't think I want one that early. So now I'm stressing about that which probably isn't hel

Lallypopstick · 17/07/2017 04:44

... helping!

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Rose8282 · 17/07/2017 07:32

I was also already feeling like you at 38/40, ookbanana, especially with my first, as didn't have a clue when it was going to happen, whereas with this one I think I knew I was likely to go over. Also have the dreaded piles! Nice to know I'm not alone there, ha! I do remember it getting a lot better within a week of giving birth though, so hang in there, hopefully it won't be much longer for you.

How come they've booked you for induction already lallypop? I think here I'll only get booked from 12 days over.... though tbh wouldn't mind it happening earlier. I know if you are over a certain age they sometimes book you earlier though. Quite nice to know the date it's going to happen for you!

Sorry to see I'm not the only one who's been up at night 😖.
Seem to be getting pretty strong BH every evening now and always get hopeful they may have developed into something by the morning so this morning I've woken with nada.

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Rose8282 · 17/07/2017 07:34

But not so

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Ookmybanana · 17/07/2017 07:40

Hope your sweep kicks you into action shortly! Keep us updated with how you get on.
I've managed about 2 hours sleep. You'd think that knowing what's coming up you'd try and build a good amount of sleep credit. Instead it seems to be an endurance training exercise.

Lallypopstick · 17/07/2017 07:42

It seems to be policy in my area. I'm in my early 30s, so not old (maybe old for a first time mum?). I do know you can refuse though, so I'll see how I feel.

I've had no BH at all, which has been annoying, but then I guess I'd be misinterpreting them if I did have them.

Nothing this morning other than the baby shifting around a lot just now. Time to come out!

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Rose8282 · 17/07/2017 08:01

I'm 34, lallypop, so definitely nothing to do with your age.... weird how it varies according to where you live, I may push to have it earlier rather than later just as I'm worried this baby is going to be a whopper- they already said she was on the 90 something centile according to my bump, though not sure how accurate that is- I didn't think I was that big myself!

I've had BH for months so it really doesn't seem to mean anything in my case!

My mission is to try and keep busy today. Ookbanana you poor thing, two hours sucks- hope you can get a nap in today 🙂

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BrollyDolly · 17/07/2017 11:21

Not overdue yet but 38+2 today. Been having lots of BH the last few days on and off. Bad period type pains in the night which didn't help with sleep as I was convinced something was about to start! Also my first so annoying not knowing what to expect! Hope yours makes an appearance soon

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Rose8282 · 17/07/2017 11:42

I think that's a good sign with your first, Brolly (with second BH are quite common from earlier on apparently). Though obviously don't want to get your hopes up! Best of luck. i know how annoying it is when your sleep is interrupted by non progressive labour signs!

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bambi2908 · 17/07/2017 13:09

Not anywhere near overdue, but carrying twins and feeling pretty fed up 😭

katonic · 17/07/2017 17:08

I'm also 40 + 5 and had a sweep today with my midwife - wow I was not expecting it to be so forceful! I'd tried to check my cervix so knew it was still high, but she had to really push to get to it, then the actual sweeping bit was very uncomfortable. But it's done now, not really feeling any different yet, hoping it gets something more than just braxton hicks going. She also booked me into the hospital for an induction on Sunday when I'll be 40 + 11, really hoping for a home birth, so want to avoid the labour ward if at all possible. Im all set for this baby and just want to have her in the pool at home, not in a hospital!

Hope all you overdue ladies get into labour soon! Fingers crossed for lots of contractions etc etc....

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