@kellieaw Hi there! Sending you happy thoughts, I know exactly what you're going through. I've had all those signs too, but still have not even began to progress. What is wrong with me? I'm 41+3 days... At least we can take comfort that we have the best medical care and doctors looking out for us and our babies. Can you imagine if it were 100 years ago?
I'm scheduled for induction tomorrow at 5:30am and I've never been so scared in my life. My doctor was very upfront and told me it would likely be a long and painful induction process because my cervix is still closed, but we can't wait any longer because I'm almost 42 weeks. I assumed he would be born within 12 hours and she said to expect more like 36 hours... and that it'll be rough and exhausting. Good news is that it's ALL temporary discomfort and our son will soon be here! We STILL haven't decided on a name yet so at least we'll have plenty of time to focus on that.
Prayers and best of luck to you! You are strong and you can do this. Just look at all your body has endured and accomplished over the past nine months (...going on 10 lol). Your little girl will be here SOON and it'll all be worth it.
@kellieaw Hi there! Sending you happy thoughts, I know exactly what you're going through. I've had all those signs too, but still have not even began to progress. What is wrong with me? I'm 41+3 days... At least we can take comfort that we have the best medical care and doctors looking out for us and our babies. Can you imagine if it were 100 years ago?
I'm scheduled for induction tomorrow at 5:30am and I've never been so scared in my life. My doctor was very upfront and told me it would likely be a long and painful induction process because my cervix is still closed, but we can't wait any longer because I'm almost 42 weeks. I assumed he would be born within 12 hours and she said to expect more like 36 hours... and that it'll be rough and exhausting. Good news is that it's ALL temporary discomfort and our son will soon be here! We STILL haven't decided on a name yet so at least we'll have plenty of time to focus on that.
Prayers and best of luck to you! You are strong and you can do this. Just look at all your body has endured and accomplished over the past nine months (...going on 10 lol). Your little girl will be here SOON and it'll all be worth it.
I will be thinking of you! Fingers crossed it all goes smoothely. I have a checkup tomorrow so I may actually be in the same boat as you. You will do great and you will get to see your bubba in no time at all! Let me know how you go, don't be scared, as you said we have the best care in the world right at our finger tips. xx
So nice to know I'm not alone... Today I'm 40 weeks and 3 days FTM. I never expected to go past my due date, because I felt like it was a little off all along. Plus, most of my friends and cousins went around 38-39 weeks so I sort of just assumed I would too. We went to the doctor yesterday... Not dilated, not effaced, cervix is still closed, and he hasn't dropped at all. They did a non stress test and ultrasound... everything looked great so she won't induce until TUESDAY 12/15, which feels like 3 years away. My due date was 12/5. My pelvis is killing me because he's a bigger baby (8 lbs) and I'm small-framed. Just getting out of bed during the nights has become extremely uncomfortable with all the pressure.
I'm trying to stay positive, but I'm so DONE with being pregnant and just want to meet our son. I feel irritated, which is not my personality so I'm trying to stay away from people so as not to say anything snappy. Our family has been so loving and supportive this entire pregnancy, but now all the well-meaning calls/texts saying "is the baby coming today?!" make me feel like something is wrong with me for not going into labor yet.
My husband and I had the most wonderful day on our due date because we've been looking forward to that day almost all year... And we were so grateful if finally came..... And then it went. And now everyday after feels like such a challenge to get through mentally. I just want to meet our son!
I feel EXACTLY the same. 41 + 1 here and not getting induced until the 18th. Pelvic pressure is insane I can barely walk, I've tried everything and yet nothing seems to work. She just doesn't want to budge. Have had all the signs, diarrhea, cramping, back ache, nesting, nausea everything. Still no baby. I go to bed and pains just disappear by morning. I have finally started to mentally come to terms with the fact that she probably isn't going to come naturally. It's gutting me. I feel like I'm not capable or something, which is so strange and I am not the kind of person to ever feel like this.
Feeling the same way. 40+3 today. Just got back from doc and I'm only 1/2 centimeter dilated and still 70% effaced like last week. It's frustrating and emotionally draining. I've had so many false starts and have done all of the natural induction methods you find online and nothing. How is it that I can have contractions and no changes. And I'm feeling the same...like my body isn't capable of something others do naturally and it makes me feel like a failure. I'm getting scheduled for induction for next Monday. I'll be 41+3 then. That's the latest he'll let me go. Really hoping and praying she comes before then. Told DH today that we are having sex twice a day everyday until she comes. He'll need the 6 week break after. Lol.
By the way I've had cervix checks done since 37 weeks and after today's I'm spotting. Is that normal?
So nice to know I'm not alone... Today I'm 40 weeks and 3 days FTM. I never expected to go past my due date, because I felt like it was a little off all along. Plus, most of my friends and cousins went around 38-39 weeks so I sort of just assumed I would too. We went to the doctor yesterday... Not dilated, not effaced, cervix is still closed, and he hasn't dropped at all. They did a non stress test and ultrasound... everything looked great so she won't induce until TUESDAY 12/15, which feels like 3 years away. My due date was 12/5. My pelvis is killing me because he's a bigger baby (8 lbs) and I'm small-framed. Just getting out of bed during the nights has become extremely uncomfortable with all the pressure.
I'm trying to stay positive, but I'm so DONE with being pregnant and just want to meet our son. I feel irritated, which is not my personality so I'm trying to stay away from people so as not to say anything snappy. Our family has been so loving and supportive this entire pregnancy, but now all the well-meaning calls/texts saying "is the baby coming today?!" make me feel like something is wrong with me for not going into labor yet.
My husband and I had the most wonderful day on our due date because we've been looking forward to that day almost all year... And we were so grateful if finally came..... And then it went. And now everyday after feels like such a challenge to get through mentally. I just want to meet our son!
I feel EXACTLY the same. 41 + 1 here and not getting induced until the 18th. Pelvic pressure is insane I can barely walk, I've tried everything and yet nothing seems to work. She just doesn't want to budge. Have had all the signs, diarrhea, cramping, back ache, nesting, nausea everything. Still no baby. I go to bed and pains just disappear by morning. I have finally started to mentally come to terms with the fact that she probably isn't going to come naturally. It's gutting me. I feel like I'm not capable or something, which is so strange and I am not the kind of person to ever feel like this.
Feeling the same way. 40+3 today. Just got back from doc and I'm only 1/2 centimeter dilated and still 70% effaced like last week. It's frustrating and emotionally draining. I've had so many false starts and have done all of the natural induction methods you find online and nothing. How is it that I can have contractions and no changes. And I'm feeling the same...like my body isn't capable of something others do naturally and it makes me feel like a failure. I'm getting scheduled for induction for next Monday. I'll be 41+3 then. That's the latest he'll let me go. Really hoping and praying she comes before then. Told DH today that we are having sex twice a day everyday until she comes. He'll need the 6 week break after. Lol.
By the way I've had cervix checks done since 37 weeks and after today's I'm spotting. Is that normal?
Cervix checks at 37 weeks are normal, were they sweeping at the same time or just checking if you were dilated? And spotting after is perfectly normal. If it gets heavier or doesn't stop after a fair few hours I'd call your doctor or midwife though, I've had 2 sweeps, one at 39+3 and one at 40+2 and I had a small show after the first one and nothing after the second. I'll be getting another sweep tomorrow night so fingers crossed this one works. I've come to terms with the fact that I'm probably going to need help to get her moving though so I'm not going to invest so much into it now haha. Good luck!
So nice to know I'm not alone... Today I'm 40 weeks and 3 days FTM. I never expected to go past my due date, because I felt like it was a little off all along. Plus, most of my friends and cousins went around 38-39 weeks so I sort of just assumed I would too. We went to the doctor yesterday... Not dilated, not effaced, cervix is still closed, and he hasn't dropped at all. They did a non stress test and ultrasound... everything looked great so she won't induce until TUESDAY 12/15, which feels like 3 years away. My due date was 12/5. My pelvis is killing me because he's a bigger baby (8 lbs) and I'm small-framed. Just getting out of bed during the nights has become extremely uncomfortable with all the pressure.
I'm trying to stay positive, but I'm so DONE with being pregnant and just want to meet our son. I feel irritated, which is not my personality so I'm trying to stay away from people so as not to say anything snappy. Our family has been so loving and supportive this entire pregnancy, but now all the well-meaning calls/texts saying "is the baby coming today?!" make me feel like something is wrong with me for not going into labor yet.
My husband and I had the most wonderful day on our due date because we've been looking forward to that day almost all year... And we were so grateful if finally came..... And then it went. And now everyday after feels like such a challenge to get through mentally. I just want to meet our son!
I feel EXACTLY the same. 41 + 1 here and not getting induced until the 18th. Pelvic pressure is insane I can barely walk, I've tried everything and yet nothing seems to work. She just doesn't want to budge. Have had all the signs, diarrhea, cramping, back ache, nesting, nausea everything. Still no baby. I go to bed and pains just disappear by morning. I have finally started to mentally come to terms with the fact that she probably isn't going to come naturally. It's gutting me. I feel like I'm not capable or something, which is so strange and I am not the kind of person to ever feel like this.
Feeling the same way. 40+3 today. Just got back from doc and I'm only 1/2 centimeter dilated and still 70% effaced like last week. It's frustrating and emotionally draining. I've had so many false starts and have done all of the natural induction methods you find online and nothing. How is it that I can have contractions and no changes. And I'm feeling the same...like my body isn't capable of something others do naturally and it makes me feel like a failure. I'm getting scheduled for induction for next Monday. I'll be 41+3 then. That's the latest he'll let me go. Really hoping and praying she comes before then. Told DH today that we are having sex twice a day everyday until she comes. He'll need the 6 week break after. Lol.
By the way I've had cervix checks done since 37 weeks and after today's I'm spotting. Is that normal?
Cervix checks at 37 weeks are normal, were they sweeping at the same time or just checking if you were dilated? And spotting after is perfectly normal. If it gets heavier or doesn't stop after a fair few hours I'd call your doctor or midwife though, I've had 2 sweeps, one at 39+3 and one at 40+2 and I had a small show after the first one and nothing after the second. I'll be getting another sweep tomorrow night so fingers crossed this one works. I've come to terms with the fact that I'm probably going to need help to get her moving though so I'm not going to invest so much into it now haha. Good luck!
I'm pretty sure the ones I had on weeks 37-39 were just checks. The one I had today actually burned so I wonder if he tried to do a sweep and just didn't tell me he was doing other? It hurt worse than the other 3 checks. I'm still spotting but it's light and not red.
40+1 now. My hips are killing me this morning!! I went for 2 walks yesterday, plus shopping.... Maybe baby will come today! If not, I hope he waits til Saturday so I can go to my husband's graduation on Friday (and he can go too)!
40+3 today, Midwife is scheduling an induction for the 21/22. Not what I wanted at all. DH's birthday is tomorrow and we have dinner plans, babies like to ruin plans, maybe I'll be lucky and go into labour tomorrow.
40 +3- Went to my appt today & dr decided I should be induced today. Fluid was a little on the low side & there was some debris in it. Coupled with lowered fetal movement yesterday, she thought I should go to the hospital rather than waiting until Monday ( my original induction date.) so now I'm in the hospital hooked up to a fetal moniter (which I didnt want) & an IV (which I didn't want & hurts every time I move my arm.) I have to get the nurse every time I want to pee (which is like every 10 mins b/c IV fluids!) and I know staying mobile is going to be impossible & I really wanted to keep moving during labor. im trying to just be happy about seeing the baby sooner, but it's hard b/c I'd much rather be at home right now. hoping it all just goes smooth & fast! Of course, NOW baby is wiggling all over the place! So much for lowered fetal movement!
@LMJL Won't lie I'm jealous you're going into labour when we have the same due date but I'm excited you're going to meet your LO soon!! Totally sucks about the process though, my thoughts are with you and keep us updated when you can!
@LMJL I went in last Friday at 40 weeks because I'd noticed baby had been moving my much less That day and day before. Like significantly less. Well 15 minutes into monitoring, she started kicking up a storm. Taking my breath away. I was like really??? Make me panic for 2 days and when I finally go in you start moving so I look like an idiot. Good luck with the induction. I was given the option to induce on Friday at 41 weeks but wanted to wait till the last possible second so I'm getting induced Monday at 41+3 but part of me wants to call them back and say oh what the hec just do it Friday.
Thanks guys! Two doses of cytotec & not much going on. I have discovered that I have been having contractions, but I just hadn't noticed b/c they weren't painful yet, now that I'm hooked up to a monitor, I can see them. The nurse assured me that they will hurt eventually though! I'm a little bummed b/c the L & D nurse I have is SUCH a sweetheart & she's changing shifts in 20 mins. Oh, well, I'll probably go through two more before the process is over. Thank goodness for netflix! Hoping you all go into labor on your own soon!
I'm on the cusp of being 40 weeks. Just a few hours away. A few Braxton hicks here and there and I've been spotting since my pelvic check Monday. This child is so happy where she is.
Also, I've had a major return of round ligament pain.
40 + 1. Scheduled to be induced on the 24th if I don't go into labor on my own before then. So far I have not noticed any signs of baby wanting to come out. Baby and momma are both comfortable!
I'm 40+5 today, induction scheduled for dark and early tomorrow morning.
On the other hand, since he hasn't come on his own I got a ton done today on my last day as a childless adult. I even stocked up on groceries and put a bunch of meat in the freezer so I can avoid the grocery store for a couple of weeks. I'm probably a bit too impressed with myself at this point...
40+2 today - contemplating taking my MIL into Savannah which is an hour away because she really wants to see it and I have zero signs of an imminent labor. Maybe being inconveniently an hour away will put me into labor?
Either way I'm feeling a lot of pressure to go into labor and I just need something to take my mind off of it.
@Court11152325 I used to live in Savannah, it isn't like it is St Patricks Day I'd go...Candler and Memorial both have adequate L&D. I heard fresh pralines on River Street will induce labor
I seriously contemplated buying tickets to the Nutcracker...hoping that the gamble would pay off at 40+6 that I'd actually go into labor.
FTM, 40+6 as of this morning. Feeling like I'm going to be pregnant forever. Having BXH contractions like crazy, but otherwise no signs of labor. My mom was 7 days late with me, 10 late with my sister...runs in the family? Induction is scheduled for the 26th. One thing is for sure, this LO is as stubborn as his momma. ❤
41+1 today, had my first sweep, barely even dilated and cervix is still pointed towards the back. I could almost cry. I scheduled to be induced on the 22nd and desperately don't want to be.
40+1 and I don't know how you guys are managing being even farther along. Every day feels like an eternity at this point! For those of you that have had a sweep or two, did your bloody show follow ? Sorry if tmi.. Just curious.
Edited because most of my message failed to appear
@angbrienza - my doc did a membrane sweep when I was 39+4 (without permission) and it did lead to some pink and brown spotting for 3 days, but I'm 40+3 now and I haven't had anything since.
I think it really just depends on the woman and how "ripe" you are.
I had a " sweep and strech" no spotting I did start to loose my mucus plug the next day. Lots of irregular contractions but no baby. I'm 41 weeks Monday had sweep on Friday.
40+4 today... All I'm doing is trying to be distracted. I've tried all at home techniques minus caster oil and nothing seems to work including the 2.5 mile walk through the woods today. I really was hoping to have this baby by Christmas but it's not looking good. Scheduled for induction at 41+5, I really hope she decides to come on her own before then.
I'm 3cm dilated and cervix is in the right position but still not in labour. I was having contractions last night for hours and I thought finally!! But they stopped at 3am..... Getting my waters broke on Saturday when I'll be 42 weeks and have a feelings that's when he'll arrive. Really wanted him here for Christmas
Re: Any other 40+ weekers out there?
@kellieaw Hi there! Sending you happy thoughts, I know exactly what you're going through. I've had all those signs too, but still have not even began to progress. What is wrong with me? I'm 41+3 days... At least we can take comfort that we have the best medical care and doctors looking out for us and our babies. Can you imagine if it were 100 years ago?
I'm scheduled for induction tomorrow at 5:30am and I've never been so scared in my life. My doctor was very upfront and told me it would likely be a long and painful induction process because my cervix is still closed, but we can't wait any longer because I'm almost 42 weeks. I assumed he would be born within 12 hours and she said to expect more like 36 hours... and that it'll be rough and exhausting. Good news is that it's ALL temporary discomfort and our son will soon be here! We STILL haven't decided on a name yet so at least we'll have plenty of time to focus on that.
Prayers and best of luck to you! You are strong and you can do this. Just look at all your body has endured and accomplished over the past nine months (...going on 10
By the way I've had cervix checks done since 37 weeks and after today's I'm spotting. Is that normal?
I still love you.
But seriously, I don't think my skin can stretch anymore.
Won't lie I'm jealous you're going into labour when we have the same due date but I'm excited you're going to meet your LO soon!!
Totally sucks about the process though, my thoughts are with you and keep us updated when you can!
Good luck with the induction. I was given the option to induce on Friday at 41 weeks but wanted to wait till the last possible second so I'm getting induced Monday at 41+3 but part of me wants to call them back and say oh what the hec just do it Friday.
Also, I've had a major return of round ligament pain.
On the other hand, since he hasn't come on his own I got a ton done today on my last day as a childless adult. I even stocked up on groceries and put a bunch of meat in the freezer so I can avoid the grocery store for a couple of weeks. I'm probably a bit too impressed with myself at this point...
Either way I'm feeling a lot of pressure to go into labor and I just need something to take my mind off of it.
I seriously contemplated buying tickets to the Nutcracker...hoping that the gamble would pay off at 40+6 that I'd actually go into labor.
@TomekiaB - I grew up in Effingham, but moved away in high school and randomly wound up back down here. When did you live in Savannah?
Graduation was so great! I'm so proud of my Trooper!!
Edited because most of my message failed to appear
I think it really just depends on the woman and how "ripe" you are.
Getting my waters broke on Saturday when I'll be 42 weeks and have a feelings that's when he'll arrive. Really wanted him here for Christmas