Did your second baby come on time/late/early??

[babyontheway94]

Hello, I'm 38 weeks. I have a 2 year old and I've had enough of being pregnant I'm getting really really fed up and it's making the time go slower.

2 year old is a handful. Her dad at work all day but I can't moan...I just really really want my rib cage back and to not feel like my bones are going to break, I want to stop feeling sick all the time and actually move like a person and not a penguin....okay I'm moaning

I want to get the worst bit over and done with, I'm scared of doing the birth again and I want to meet my baby, as well as selfishly wanting me back again.

I just don't feel like she's coming out any time soon!!!
Did you have your second earlier than your first? Did you 'know' labour was approaching? Or did it just happen unexpectedly? I've got a feeling she's going to come late like her sister did.

My first came 3 days late and my 2nd came 10 days late. The day I was due to go to the hospital to be induced my waters broke getting out of bed so it was very sudden, now pregnant with #3 and hoping its not another really late arrival, it was a horrible 2 week wait being so overdue with a 17 month old so I know how you feel its exhausting.

My first came 4 weeks early, had no signs of labour coming at all. Went the toilet in the morning and my waters broke, I was so surprised as I had a midwife appointment a few days before and his head wasn’t even engaged or anything!

My first was born at 42+5 after induction.

Second came at 37+5!

My first was 2 weeks late and 2nd bang on time

DC1 was born at 39 weeks
DC2 was born at 40+4

My first was 4 days late came naturally and my second I had to be induced at almost 2 weeks overdue. (Sorry not what you wanted to hear!) Good luck op hope she doesn’t keep you waiting much longer.

First three weeks early. Totally convinced myself second would be- started ML early in case. Nope dc2 arrived 1 day late. Also completely different starts- big. Tv style gush of waters then pain first. Slow aches and only little water at about 5cm second time.

Good luck with everything op.

First was 3 days early, second one week late after a few false starts. You have my sympathy!

All three of mine were born on their due dates, though DD1 spent 3 months (from 24 weeks) pretending she was going to come early, and DD2 gave me 2 weeks of latent labour before arriving bang on time.

Hope she comes soon for you. I was terrified before labour each time and it was always fine in the end, but it's a scary time.

You've got my upmost sympathy! I'm 39+2 and have a very active 2 year old. I'm literally at the end of my exhaustion limits. First pregnancy was so much easier. Anyway very nearly gone past when I had my daughter. Went into labour with her in the night of 39+2 and so far there is no sign of this baby. Anyway wishing you lots of easier days to come. If you have any friends or family close by don't be afraid to ask for help! My mum has been my life saver!

1st was 2 days late
2nd was 8 days late

DC1 was born at 39+2.
DC2 dragged his heels a bit & arrived at 40+5 he's still always late for everything
DC3 brought things back full circle & arrived at 39+2, same as DC1

On due date

First three were all three days late which was odd. Suspect DC4 would’ve been too had he not been dragged out a week early .

Hi my 1st was born at 39+5, my second was 38weeks I had a little blood in the afternoon went to be examined and had him 6hours later. My 1st was then 20months - it's hard with a toddler. It you just adapt and find new ways of doing things. They are now 3yrs 5m and 21months and they play amazingly and have a great bond. It's so cute. I'm currently 37 + 2 with 3 and I feel more apprehensive than before (I've no idea why) and feel like everyday is a ?is he going to come today, day? God luck with the birth I hope baby comes soon for you. The end of pregnancy is hard x

First was one day late; second was on the dot!

First was 40+6. She was originally meant to come on the 10th (my dates), then they changed it to the 5th (sizing scan). I was in labour from the 10th until the 11th, so I've always thought she was actually on time (original date made more sense). Very long, horrible, slow labour.

Second was 38+5 (I think!). Very fast labour, he clearly didn't have time to hang about! Painful as hell but pushing was over in 20mins... can't say I preferred it, though, was all a bit of a shock.

Good luck OP!

First baby 39weeks, second baby 40+3. I was absolutely gutted as I was measuring big throughout and everyone said I wouldn’t make 40 weeks so when I went over it felt like the longest pregnancy ever!

Thank you for your responses!

I'm very emotional today, had a few pains and some sharp stinging and pressure down below and I thought that something might be happening but no.
I also feel extremely weak, sick and tired.

As soon as I got toddler to bed and asleep I had/still having a big cry.

Husband still at work and it's tough. I feel very alone

The midwifes coming round Monday. I don't really like talking about emotions and things out loud because I just start crying like a baby!
I just want her out

2 weeks early. First was 11days early.

First 39+5
Second 40w
Third 39+2