Hi all....long story short. 39+5 with DC2. PainfulBH for 1.5 weeks, back pain, pooping....I could go on. I had a sweep almost a week ago, made me bleed a bit not much else. Was 2cm but still hard cervix. What is going on?? Any tips to get it going? We DTD this morning, heaps of RLT, I even pulled out the breast pump and have been using it intermittently. Will give another go later. I was induced 9 days late with my first. Please don't let that happen again!!!
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forfucksakejanet ·
21/08/2017 18:02
She said it was pointless doing a sweep if babies head isn't engaged 
I should be in at 40+7 but it's bank holiday and her next clinic isn't until Wednesday so I'll be 40+10 by that point, and doubtless feeling utterly murderous!
I went to 40+6 last dc so I am hoping to go naturally before then
How are you feeling?
forfucksakejanet ·
21/08/2017 20:40
Mine won't give me a sweep if he's not engaged, but I am convinced he is due to the pressure and time I spend weeing!!
This is dc2 for me, I had a dad last time so I am happy, I found out as early as possible, I can't take suspense about things like this!
I just have a feeling this one is going to come over the bank holiday weekend ..... most inconvenient with plans made etc etc 
ZigAZigAhh ·
21/08/2017 20:43
waiting - we don't know what we're having either! We already have a DS and will be absolutely thrilled with another DS or a DD (although we are struggling with boys names!) - can't wait to find out!
I've resigned myself to the fact that my ELCS on Wednesday is looking likely - it's good to have an end point but part of me was hoping to give VBAC a try, and also to avoid needing to spend a couple of nights in hospital. But all good!
You're all doing brilliantly - these last few days are really hard work! Lots of 
, 
and decaf 
for everyone 
forfucksakejanet ·
21/08/2017 20:48
Another one here hoping for vbac! If I go to 40+12 and end up induced it's likely I'll end up with another c section. I really don't want one as my dd starts nursery on 4th September and I am really hoping to be able to take her on her first days, and not be in hospital too long.
That was the worst of the experience, I just wanted to be at home!
I just have too much time to overthink things, and ironically feel too tired to have a baby right now! Late pregnancy sleep is just shite and I can't wait to meet this little person now
Hang in there girls
waitingfordc2 ·
21/08/2017 21:06
Congrats to those that know what they are having! I feel like this pregnancy is harder than DC1 as I had nothing to compare to so I didn't have expectations but this time I'm constantly comparing to last time.
Zig-I so hope u get to try a VBAC if that's what u want but at least u know with and ELCS u can avoid the EMCS nightmare!
Sasmac-I'm hoping we all go in asap so non of us are last! Another little boy-how gorgeous. We already have a DD but I would love either, DD or DS just as long as it's holy and healthy!
Welcome sell my soul-it's not my thread but I'm happy to see more lovely ladies who can keep each other sane in the longest days of pregnancy!
Forfuckssake- I keep thinking this one might come on the bank holiday I just hope it's in August..DD is an August baby she was so excited at the thought of this new baby sharing parties with her and always being off together in the summer for birthdays!
Has anyone else lost all patience with people asking is the baby has arrived yet?..if I look like this after baby arrives I'll be asking them to check if they have left a beach ball inside by mistake.
waitingfordc2 ·
22/08/2017 02:42
Well the eclipse has at least done something for me..my waters have just gone..I'm going into be checked over as not in labour yet but hoping if it follows pattern with DD then at some point in the next 24 hours labour should start..if not then I'll be induced 
waitingfordc2 ·
22/08/2017 07:25
Your right it's nice to know they care but the teacher thing..I totally know what you mean. dad has a birthday party on Sunday and I was dreading going and seeing the other school mums and them saying "still waiting then?".
Just got home from the hospital, got today and tonight to see if labour starts and if not induction booked for tomorrow at 9. I'm hoping it's later today though as I'm getting pains in my back like I did with DD and baby seems happy enough.
Managed to get home just in time for DD getting up and finding grandad here with her..when I walked in the door she stared at my stomach-I think she thought the baby was going to be here as my dad told her I went to see the midwife
fingers crossed for everyone else to join me tonight/tomorrow and that everyone has a safe arrival soon xx
ZigAZigAhh ·
22/08/2017 08:34
Ah waiting that's so exciting!!
Hope today goes well and that everything progresses quickly! Wishing you all the best
No eclipse joy here either
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