Overdue and getting very pissed off

[Bettybecks12]

Hi all, sorry to rant - I guess I'm looking for some words of wisdom and some shared experiences: who's overdue and pissed off??? I'm 40+6 today and fed up beyond belief. My husband is great and supportive but I worry that this limbo state is pushing him to the limit too. I wake up crying every morning out of frustration that I've still not gone into labour. I try and not let him know because it really is a bit unreasonable but in some moments i think this baby is just never gong to come out! Ive had an unsuccessful sweep last week, another one is booked for tomorrow, I've had four acupuncture sessions, eat dates, sex, you name it, nothing is happening and I'm heading for an induction on Monday. And that's the thing really, an induction is the last thing i want - and no offence to anyone - this makes me feel like a loser. Can't get going by myself! Does anyone feel the same and/ or have a positive induction story? Thanks so much. X

Sympathies! Especially in hot weather. I had two overdue babies of 40+17 (induced) and 40+14 (not induced). The first time I went crazy doing everything I could. I wish I’d just relaxed now, but that’s very hard to do at the time.

For my second I had reflexology. Which worked in the window it was meant to, but could be coincidence.

But you are not a loser! Some people just carry babies longer. This can be a problem, which is why they err on the side of caution, but in my case my family just have long pregnancies and the babies were both fine and dandy.

I hope it happens soon

Hugs op 🤗

My last 2 children were both a week overdue and they were the longest weeks of my life. Its horrible and the constant texts and calls from family asking if ive had the baby yet didn't help!

The hospital wont let you go more than 2 weeks over so just think in 7/8 days you will definitely have your baby.