39+5 and absolutely MISERABLE!

[Firstttimemum2021]

Title says it all really, I'm 39+5 today (due 18/09/21) and I'm just absolutely done with being pregnant. Every bone in my body hurts, I feel and look like a giant whale, I can't sleep and I'm just so ready to have this baby. I'm not even 'over due' yet and can't even stomach the thought of potentially another 12 days of this (induction would be scheduled for 28th).

Feel like ringing the midwife but not sure exactly what I would say, think she'd laugh at me if I just said "I'm fed up with being pregnant"...

I've cleaned the house top to bottom, everything is packed and ready, I have absolutely nothing else left to prepare and now I just feel so anxious from this waiting game. LO was 3/5 engaged at my 38 week appointment, I've got massive pelvic and groin pressure and dull constant back ache but other than that had absolutely no labour signs. I've tried everything to induce labour, walking 2/3 hours daily, bouncing on ball, RLT 3 cups a day, 6 dates daily, sex daily, spicy food, and not even so much as a twinge or BH! Due for a sweep on 20/09/21 but convinced myself even that won't work.

Can anybody out there give me some words of wisdom to keep going? I don't want this dreadful mood to ruin my birth experience when/if it finally arrives!!

Would a nice massage by your DP be out of the question?

Maybe a new bed set and mattress to help you relax and feel more comfortable

@NoIdeaWhatItMeans

Would a nice massage by your DP be out of the question?

Maybe a new bed set and mattress to help you relax and feel more comfortable

Funnily enough he gave me one last night and really did seem to put me in a good head space!! Good shout about the bedding set etc too, might make me more excited for a good nights sleep rather than dreading it. Looks like a trip to Dunelm it is thanks for the reply x

Unfortunately there isn't much you can do to budge a baby, I had 3 sweeps in 5 days with my 3rd and he came 2 weeks after the last one 🙈 I know its hard but try put your feet up and enjoy the last could of weeks of peace and quiet 🤫 😀

Have you tried expressing colostrum?

Hmm 🤔 I think a huge walk eventually triggered labour for me but I was 40+5 so not much help to you

@SouthwestSis

Have you tried expressing colostrum?

I've been trying for a few weeks and just can't seem to get anything to come out, I end up just making myself sore! It's put me off breastfeeding entirely in fact (feel like a failure before I've started lol). Might give it another go though maybe in the bath where I'm more relaxed x

@Flumo

Unfortunately there isn't much you can do to budge a baby, I had 3 sweeps in 5 days with my 3rd and he came 2 weeks after the last one 🙈 I know its hard but try put your feet up and enjoy the last could of weeks of peace and quiet 🤫 😀

I think you're completely right!! 😂 They really do come on their own terms don't they. I definitely need to just relax and accept the fact she will come when she's ready and all I'm doing is stressing myself out x

@CheeseCrackersAndChutney

Hmm 🤔 I think a huge walk eventually triggered labour for me but I was 40+5 so not much help to you

Definitely better than having to be induced though!! Walking definitely seems to be a massive help for lots of people so going to try keep it up x

I’m just over 32 weeks I cannot even begin to imagine your discomfort, I’m sick of not being able to sleep 😂 hopefully you meet your little one soon

@Firstttimemum2021 have you had baby yet?
Currently 38+6 and trying everything to evacuate 😂

I’m 38+5… so nervous as nothing has started yet

Sorry 39+5 I meant

[quote LauEli]@Firstttimemum2021 have you had baby yet?
Currently 38+6 and trying everything to evacuate 😂[/quote]
So I'm 40+5 today been contracting since 6pm yesterday, got to birth centre 4am this morning at 5cm dilated and just had the epidural!! Watch this space, little girl is on our way to us 💗

@Firstttimemum2021

Ooo good luck hopefully cuddling baby girl right now 😁🍀

Our beautiful little girl Annabelle arrived safe and sound at 21:47 on 23/09/2021! 5 days over due weighing a tiny 6 lbs 5 ounces. 💗🌸 we are absolutely in love, every second of waiting is worth it to meet your little one.

Congratulations 🎊 what a beautiful name if I do say so myself. Enjoy her being so little, it doesn't last long ❤

Congratulations! Im currently 39 weeks and 1 day and feel so fed up, glad you've met your little one now.. i will try and be more patient :)