Not coping well with being overdue

[Cherryrainbow]

I was due on the 25th. I know its only 3 days over so far but I'm driving myself mad and can't relax. My OH has said he's noticed the past 2 weeks my mood has dropped and my enthusiasm has gone.

With all the blooming lockdown and stuff I cant relax at all. I dont want to go anywhere or see anyone cos of the risks, I'm checking my temperature and stuff all the time. Im terrified my sons class or year are going to be told to self isolate. I cant sleep and I just have this feeling something bad is going to happen.

I went a week over with my first child, had a horrible labour, was stuck in hospital for a week after and still taking a tonne of medication when I did leave. Really bad post natal depression after. Pretty much bracing myself for something similar.

I'm seeing midwife tomorrow morning for a sweep and discuss induction. I really just want this over with and don't want to face another bloody week or so of this. Just so fed up. And it doesn't help that the 3 women I know who were meant to be due after me have all had their babies in the past week :(

I'm sorry.. Its horrible normally and must be even worse with covid about...
I pressume you are trying all the old wives tales to get this baby out?
Can you book yourself a nice relaxed stress free day this week... Perhaps a massage, a nice walk, enjoyable meal meal cooked for you and then erm see how the evening progresses to get this baby started? 😉

If that doesn't work how can you fill your time... Christmas shopping?

My first was nearly 2 weeks over and horrible labour so I understand how you feel.. My 2nd was much, much better so I wish you the same...

Would keeping your son off be a possibility to help eliminate that risk? If it's only a few days it shouldn't be a big issue with the school hopefully.

I'm in Swansea so we have just gone into local lockdown. No chance of going anywhere really. Been trying all sorts of food and exercises etc now I'm just at the point of wanting to stay in bed and not move.
I've done some Xmas shopping and enjoy the xmas forum on mumsnet, I usually always get excited for Xmas and stuff but atm I cant muster any enthusiasm for it x

The problem with keeping him off is if the class or school year has to isolate we still have to follow the self isolation procedures anyway.

@Cherryrainbow would you feel better calling the hospital and asking them what their procedure is with labour if anyone in the house does get it so you feel more prepared if the worst happens?

I live in a local lockdown area in the north west and have honestly just been watching a lot of rubbish on tv and baking a lot of cake to keep my brain busy, I m 36 weeks so I don't want to be taking any risks now.