Over due and mentally struggling :(

[keenmumtobe]

I have officially passed my due date and I know it’s common and has to be dealt with but I really need some advice on coping mentally. I wouldn’t mind waiting on my bundle if I felt well, but I don’t. I have had hyperemesis from the 3rd week of my pregnancy and STILL have it. I’m still on medication for it daily. I have had 4 sweeps (which clearly don’t work) and my boy isn’t showing any signs of an entrance. I am battling severely with heart burn, to the point where my vomit is black. Because of this, dr put me on a stomach tablet. However I’m still suffering with severe indigestion. I also have very bad back pain to the point where I can’t lie down, sitting down is the only comfort I get and even then, I’m still in pain. Paracetamol isn’t doing the trick, and massage benefits last for a day. I am booked for an induction this day week and to be honest, I don’t know how I’m going to go through another week of sickness, indigestion, back pain. Not to mention I don’t sleep anymore. 7 days I keep telling myself, but for me it’s another week of agony all over my body, tiredness and vomiting.

sorry for the rant but I am really really struggling mentally :( be kind.

You poor thing - that sounds utterly horrendous. I do hope you go into spontaneous labour before then. Won't they induce you a bit earlier, given that you're suffering (and have already suffered) so much? If it were me, I think I'd be laying on with a trowel tbh about how I can't do this any more. Sending you some very un-MN hugs.

@keenmumtobe oh bless you, I vividly remember feeling the same with DS. I had HG and people were texting me 'any signs I'm sick of waiting!' And I was like YOU are sick of waiting? When I've been throwing up every day since 4 weeks. I went a week overdue and every day felt like a month.

Try to keep your mind busy, you are closer today than you have ever been, and it won't be long at all until this is all done with and you'll be eating that toast after birth and it'll feel like the best meal you've ever had.

Split your day up into 3 and mentally tick off each part as you go, I find that helps me now just dealing with the HG

Oh your poor thing that sounds absolutely horrific. Isn't it strange that only in pregnancy is terrible pain to the point of throwing up black blood seen to be OK!! It sounds awful, awful. Hope the little blighter turns up soon, I'm sure all will be forgiven when you see him x

@ladybirdsanchez aw I wish they would but it isn’t even up for discussion and I can’t even complain! All will be forgiven for sure, having a good hot bath now and just going to relax!!

@BeautyAndTheBump1 oh my goodness, you’ve been through it too then! It is soo hard! Splitting my day in 3 parts actually sounds really pleasant! I’ve had a good enough evening and in the bath now - I also bought non medicinal heat patches for my back, some milkshakes and yoghurts to snack on tonight so hopefully it’ll help!!

@Theredfoxfliesatmidnight I know it’s just crazy how we are just expected to “get on with it” it’s funny because I waited 9 months and now I am struggling to wait one week!!! Hopefully he’ll come before my induction and I can’t wait to get relief!!!!