41+2 !! Tricky Third?

[Starsmoon]

I've just woken up still pregnant at 41 week+ 2 days! Anyone else stuck like me just waiting feeling more shit with every day that passes?

I never thought I'd make it this far considering my girls were born naturally 6 days over and only 3 days over. Midwife was surprised to see me last week for a sweep but still thought that would do the trick. I've got another sweep booked this afternoon and we did book an induction for Wednesday (41+4) but I really really wanted to go into the birthing pool and afraid that wont become an option 😢

There has been some signs i started loosing a little pinky mucus plug over 2 mornings then that stopped. Strong braxton hicks here and there which ive felt in my back too like period pains, then nothing!! Ive tried sex, walking, curb walking, clary sage! I've got a very busy toddler and trying to keep ontop of everything at home 'just incase' I'm snapping at everyone at home instead of communicating normally at this point. My partner thinks baby will come after induction now, and seems he's lost the interest of being on standby (or thats how it feels) I know I need oxytocin im just sooo fed up and uncomfortable. Ive started ignoring my phone to certain people asking where baby is everyday 😬 Not looking forward to my sweep today as bloody hurt last week!!

Sorry for the moan! not sure what I'm gaining from this really other than a vent to someone that might listen without judgement or even in the same boat as me right me now.

My third came at 42 weeks, after having my others at 40+6 and 40+2. I feel your pain.

@NoisyLittleOtter oh, did you end up being induced?

Yes, but only as far as the pessary and that started contractions off. It ended up being a fairly quick and easy birth with just gas and air. Obviously just needed a push to get things moving!
Fx your baby makes an appearance soon.

@NoisyLittleOtter im glad you still got to have a natural birth without the hormone drip! Makes me feel hopeful at least! ❤️

My third also came at 42 weeks after first and second were 40+4 and 38+5! ! I remember being so fed up too and tried everything like you. I did end up needing an induction which resulted in an emcs but that was mostly down to his size (10lbs 13! 😱) good luck, really hope labour starts for you before Wednesday!! ☝🏼😬

My first came at 42+3 after induction including the drip. It very much wasn't what I wanted but didn't really have much choice (except to keep waiting which I was very strongly advised against).

Just wanted to reassure a little that I actually found it all largely ok. I did ask for an epidural before they started off the drip because things were progressing so slowly and I was tired and pissed off by that point and aware that things might get very intense quickly.

Hope baby decides to arrive of their own accord soon, best of luck.

My third baby was the only one that was early after the other two were born after 41 weeks! The third one likes to keep you on your toes I've found!!

Edited to add - good luck OP!

Thankyou for your comments!

Not feeling much after sweep but has been some progress since my last one midwife says so maybe some hope but probably not enough 🙈 I guess this one is keeping us on our toes until Wednesday by looks of it. Just hope the pessary will be enough to kick start labour before they need to break my waters as I was told today I wont be allowed in the pool once they do that. Shame. Trying to stay positive 😌 at least we will have our baby here by the weekend.

I feel so sorry for you. Pregnant with 3rd now but when my 2nd was overdue I actually was furious with the world and everyone in it. So just sending empathy. On one of my rage walks an elderly neighbour stopped me and said "they all come out eventually" :) and it sort of became my mantra lol. Best of luck