Overdue and so upset

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5 days overdue. I’ve had 2 babies before and was never this overdue.

I’ve had 2 sweeps. Last one being yesterday and the midwife was really positive but nothing has happened!!

According to midwife, 3cm, fully effaced (although not that sure what that means!) and baby is 4/5 engaged. She said my waters were bulging

I’ve lost my mucus plug on Wednesday.

i had contractions for 3 hours after the sweep and now nothing.

any positive stories of similar and birth actually starting without induction??

I was 10 days overdue will all 3 of mine .... they arrived in.the end!

I was 8 days late with DC1 and 7 days late with DC2. Feeling your pain OP as I was climbing walls for those last few days! But both times labour started spontaneously in the end. Good luck.

12 days over with DD1 no induction birth fine no intervention
8 days over DD2 with induction awful experience
i feel your pain, it’s horrible being overdue.
put me off having anymore!

It's a strange idea if you think about it that the exact date a baby is due can be predicted. They are all so different and grow at different rates.

If there are no other complications or worries, I would refuse an induction and let the baby come when ready.

I went 9 days over and she came all on her own. I had an induction booked for 42 weeks and would have been happy to have baby out at that point, but I was willing to wait until 41+6 for her to come along on her own.
Try a bit of nipple stimulation to get the oxytocin going ;)

You’re only 5 days over OP (doesn’t feel like and “only” I know). You still have plenty of time to go into spontaneous labour before they really push induction. So frustrating I know, lots of walking and distracting yourself.

I went 9 days over, and was literally showing no signs of labour at all until my contractions started. Hope they come soon, come back and update us :)

It doesn’t sound like you’ll need an induction. I bet you go into labour tonight.

Thanks everyone, still no baby.

I have had more of a show but that’s it!

I’ve just eaten a hot curry so fingers crossed 😭

I was always overdue. With my last I was advised that eating fresh pineapple could help. I ate a massive bowl and that evening my waters broke as I got into bed. They had never broken spontaneously with the other 3 births. I also found walking helped a lot to move things on. It sounds like you are really close though so good luck!

Thank you! Will get a pineapple if nothing happens tonight

If you're really worried and they have space there's a chance they may break your waters. I had my second baby 4hrs after they did this (needed peoperly inducting with my first)

Be warned when it starts it's likely going to be very quick.

I went way overdue every time which meant I just announced 42 weeks as my due date with the last one.

OP a due date isn’t an eviction notice and I mean that kindly. All babies and pregnancies are different. Anecdotally (and from experience) a sweep followed by sex (sorry) is probably the best tried and tested method

14 days overdue with my first which did end in induction. (Honestly, it wasn't that bad in the grand scheme of things), 10 days over with my second and had a lovely planned homebirth. No science in it but I ate a massive slice of chocolate cake before my contractions started so I fully recommend that! I remember the frustration well. Hope you go naturally soon OP.

i had an induction with my first and it was horrendous 🫣. 52 hours and ended in a c section, haemorrhage, sepsis and 3 weeks in ICU. Trying to do everything I can to avoid induction 🤞🏻

I’ve walked 3 miles today, eaten a seriously spicy curry and pineapple!

I’ve got another app on Tuesday so fingers crossed something happens!

Perhaps consider straight to section if things don't get going themselves?

Any joy?

She was born yesterday! 9 pounds and labour lasted 17 mins 😂😂😂🫣

I did have a third degree tear but she did fly out so only to be expected really!

Congratulations!! 🌺

Congratulations 🥳

I told yo it would be quick

I hope the tear heals well

Congratulations!!

Congratulations!

17 minutes 🤯

Massive congratulations!!

Congratulations!! Did she arrive at home? 17 minutes is veeeeeery fast!

17 minutes, oh my god! Congratulations!!