40+5, going a bit mad

[TappingFingers]

40+5 with second baby. With my first I went into labour on my due date so this is new territory for me!

Trying to enjoy the waiting and chill / get as much sleep as I can while I can but I just feel so on edge and impatient 🙈

Also having to just stay off WhatsApp as SO MANY messages! I know people mean well but honestly we will let you know if there is anything to tell.

Every morning I’m waking up thinking well that’s another day gone but I guess there’s a small chance of labour starting in the day 🤷🏼‍♀️

I’ve had no twinges or early labour signs really. Anyone gone from zero to something happening in the middle of the day or is that wishful thinking? 😂

Hey. I'm in the same position so just wanted to add support! I'm 40+6 today. I was so sure this baby was coming early as he's been so low down and engaged and I've had a lot of Braxton Hicks. I had a sweep on Monday and yesterday had a bloody show, got so excited I was running around getting everything ready and then absolutely 0 signs today! I'm just going to try keep busy to keep my mind off it, have made plans with my Mum tomorrow night etc.

The messages are sooo annoying! It started on my due date 'any news?', my mil is driving me mad messaging every day, I will tell her when something happens!!!

Fingers crossed for some movement today. I'm sure it can just happen at any point! Have you had the induction talk yet?

Hello @SillyAnt- sorry you’re in the same boat 😂 although bloody show sounds really positive, my first came the day after I had that so you never know!

Haven’t had a sweep or anything yet as I didn’t have the easiest first birth so want to wait til baby is “ready” but also so impatient. Might look at induction if I get to 42! Have you looked at it?

Ahh you poor thing! I (almost) know how you feel - 39+6 here and was sure they were going to be early. Wishful thinking!

Fingers crossed then, I'm sick of analysing every pain!!

I was induced with my daughter at 38 weeks so was determined not to be induced, but it's been coming up at every appt as i'm consultant led (but not actually had any issues this pregnancy). At my appt on Monday they booked me in to be induced tomorrow but I've now cancelled that and will reluctantly go for it at 42 weeks I think! I really wanted to go into labour naturally this time
Hopefully your little one will come without any help too, if you've already done it once then I'm sure it will happen. Have you had much of a gap between your babies?

I hear you! My 2nd was born at 41+6 😂 The worst part of it was nosey people, for sure! I literally came out of the house through the back door to avoid the bloody neighbours.

I remember this feeling very well from my first! Can I very kindly suggest that you MUTE the “any news” brigade 😂 maybe give them some grace and say I’ll let you know once there’s some news and then mute mute mute! It’s probably part of the reason why it’s on your mind all the time! Are there any last minute things you can do to take your mind off it? Do you like cooking? You could batch cook some things for when baby arrives, plan a last minute shopping day, find a new series to binge, just make a list of a few lighthearted things you could do over the next few days to act as a distraction. Good luck and I hope little one makes an appearance soon!

Muting the any news crew is a good shout 😂 adds to the stress!

A week or so is nothing in the grand scheme of things but it’s a weird time.. omg @MsNemoyou must have been going mad!

Going to crack on with some batch cooking - great idea!!

Yesss I was losing my mind!
I forgot to add that I also did A LOT of muting 😅

also 40+3 and these last 3 days have felt like 9 whole months! 🫣 it’s definitely the not having anything in the diary etc and feeling like I want the day to end so I can go to sleep and hope it happens the next day.

also family (who live away) have made plans to visit next weekend and I was really hoping to have atleast two weeks of not having to entertain/stay in my newborn bubble etc. anyone got tips on navigating this? I know they will be excited to visit and don’t want to stop them but also feel like it’s added pressure 🫠

Oh my, it’s so absurd being like - could be now, could be another week isn’t it! I went to 41+4 and that day I went from 0-100. Arrived at the hospital and she was born under 2 hours later, my labour was documented as under an hour 😂 so it could happen for you (fingers crossed!)

I would love this @Btowngirl🤣🤣

That’s tough @brambles89- are they staying with you?

This was me a few years ago 😂 latest baby but easiest labour by a country mile! Next one was 2 weeks earlier and I was so unprepared

That’s good to hear @Strawberryjammam I don’t mind waiting if it’s an easier labour 🤣

@TappingFingers how are you holding up?

they’ll stay in a hotel but would probably want to spend a good chunk of atleast 2 or 3 days with us doing stuff. I’ve just had so much on in this pregnancy hardly had a chance to breathe and was looking forward to hibernating for a little with baby before visitors!

also new territory for me as my other two were not this late and I’m sure I read that thirds come sooner! I feel cheated 🤣

Don't jinx me! I also went into labour with first on due date so was hoping this would be earlier.

I am currently 36+4 so still have a while yet but was thinking that they might arrive by Easter. I'm due 23rd so I thought it wouldn't be too much of a stretch.

Good luck.

Still nothing @brambles89🤷🏼‍♀️ how are you?

Oh gosh that’s a lot, it’s so difficult isn’t. I’ve got a similar situation and honestly my tactic is to wait until baby arrives and then say at that point I’m not feeling great / up for visitors..

Haha yeah if you listen to what “should” happen your third should have flown out early 🙈

@Beeches24this might be a thread for lazy babies, I’m nearly at the stage of googling has a baby ever not come out 😂

Remember this so clearly with both of mine (born and at 41+5 and 41+6, induced for both).

The wait seems interminable and there’s almost nothing you can do to make it go quicker. Have comfort in knowing that baby will be here very soon and to somehow enjoy the last few days before the sleepless newborn days.

This is the reason I don’t anyone the exact due date. I always give it at least 2 weeks from EDD . Goodluck @TappingFingers. hope it all goes well

Thanks guys 🥰 trying to enjoy a bit of rest / sleep as I can - I’ll be desperate for it in a few weeks!!!

Ahh when I saw you updated I thought this was going to be good news.

Unfortunately not @Beeches24.. honestly it doesn’t feel like it’s ever going to come 🙈

My dd came six days late after curry, rhubarb and custard and a walk.

My second was born at 41+6 so I really feel your pain!! She's almost 3 years old now but I still remember this stage so well.
Wishing you all the best.

At this point, baby got to come soon! They never stay in there forever.

I had zero signs. No braxton hicks. Nothing. Sweep showed I was already 2cm dilated, 50% effaced on my due date. Still pregnant 9 days later 😅. Went into labour 4am. 3 contractions in 10 min immediately. Was still 2cm and 70% effaced when I reached the hospital. 2 hours later I was 9cm.

Book yourself something amazing and non-refundable. You'll go into labour before you can go to it.

@TappingFingers Yes I think I’ll do something similar. Even if I have baby tomorrow will only be few days before they are due to arrive.

I’m pretty upset to be honest. I’ve done something to my left glute, have piles and on top of everything discovered I (and my family) also have threadworms to deal with!

It’s all going to happen for us this week though one way or another 🥲🤞🏼