After weeks of Braxton hicks and not knowing if Labour was near, Yesterday I had bloody show, lost my mucus plug and had contractions every 3/4 mins consistently for hours. Called triage and they said everything is progressing well and to continue at home and call back when contractions become more intense or are every 2 mins. Had the worse night sleep with cramping and contractions till 4am and then finally managed to get some sleep (while sitting up due to nausea).
Today it feels like I’ve gone a few steps back, contractions are still going but less intense and irregular with some 3 mins apart and some 5/6 mins apart and no more blood or signs of waters breaking. I also feel like baby’s head might be in a weird position because my pelvis really hurts, especially on my left side.
I’m just really exhausted at this point and would do anything for some sleep or sign that things are actually progressing rather than stop starting. I feel like I’ve been moaning for weeks too because my body doesn’t know what’s happening (FTM).
Midwife suggested induction next week and I’m doing all I can to try and not think about it because it’s the last thing I want. Haven’t had a sweep too and would like it to happen naturally.
Exactly 41 weeks today 🥺
Is anyone else overdue and exhausted and please can you tell me what you’re doing to try and get through it?