Just want to share - 37 weeks and hugely relieved!

[CeeCee123]

Hi,

just wanted to say that I've spent a lot of time and effort during this pregnancy fretting about the possibility of pre-term labour. My son was born at 35 weeks and although he was OK (and I recognise how lucky I was!), I was really worried that this time I'd be even earlier. We struggled in the beginning with feeding problems, low birth weight and jaundice and as all they told me was "some women just don't carry full term", I was nervous as to what would mean for this pregnancy.

Now, however, I've made it to 37 weeks so am eligible to deliver at the lovely low risk birth clinic if all else goes well! I honestly never thought I'd make it this far so I just wanted to share how happy and grateful I am. In fact, I'm so grateful I will not say one word about how incredibly puffed up my hands and feet have got in this hot weather

thats fab. I know someone who's first was prem, 2nd was 14 days overdue!!!!!!

well done you. good luck with the birth x

Well done now you can relax, labours bound to get started

Arww that's brill! I'm 37weeks also, have a bicornuate uterus and a history of miscarriages so I'm also very very happy! Although I've got a feeling she's not gonna make an appearence now till after her due date! Haha best wishes and good luck with the birth!

That's a lovely post - well done CeeCee123, I hear your relief!

Thanks everyone! Still hanging on in here so it looks like this little one will be full term. RobynLou - that's quite a story, hope this one is a little earlier than two weeks overdue!

thats great, my dc 1 was 4 weeks early, ok but 2day stay in hospital, dc2 was 3 weeks early, 3 hour stay in hospital and dc3 1hr and 24 mins overdue born at home !
just relax and things will happen ! xxxxxx good luck xxxxxxxxx

Thank you for posting this. My ds was also bon at 35 weeks, I am currently 24 weeks, and am desperate to get to 37. Stories like yours give me hope.

Congratulations! xx

My first was born at 34+5, my second at 40 weeks exactly, my third at 40+2, so this time (I'm 11 weeks pg), I'm fully expecting to be even more overdue. It is worrying when your first is quite early, but every pregnancy is different, and you could even end up going overdue this time. Good luck!