@MBourne14 I've had that the past two days, especially when I'm walking. There's a ton of pressure in my pelvis and low abdomen and sometimes a popping feeling. Sometimes it happens a few times in a row when I'm walking. I don't know what's causing it, but it's uncomfortable and weird!
@MBourne14 and @JandJ62914 - I'm not 40 weeks yet, just 37, but I've been having that popping sound/feeling when I walk for a while now and my dr says it has to do with the hormone relaxin and my pelvis getting ready for birth. It must be REALLY ready because it's basically snap krackle pop down there every time I change position or move and has been since week 35 or so.
Acupuncture, another sweep (3rd...was 1 cm at 1st and 1.5-2 at 2nd) and fetal assessment (2nd) today. If this doesn't do it, I don't know what besides my body kicking into gear or medical induction will.
Sex/orgasm and nipple stimulation starts mild, but consistent contractions that have stopped after a few hours EVERY time. I've walked for hours every other day (it's windchill cold where I'm from, so I've got to go somewhere indoors to have a good walk). So I've kind of given up on those things (besides walking or if the mood strikes for sex) actually doing anything. If they do, great, but I'm not trusting any contractions that occur from those things until they turn real. Still doing RLT, EPO, just have to buy more.
I've lost lots of plug last weekend, some throughout the week, and more this weekend along with what seemed like the bloody show Saturday.
Yesterday felt super off, had lots of back pain, and few random BH but absolutely nothing to show for it.
My very last option before induction at 42 weeks is the midwife cocktail which I'm going to avoid until 41+6 and even then I might just give in to the induction.
Trying so hard to just relax and give in to the fact that the baby will just have to come when he does or I have to be induced, but it's so discouraging. If pitocin comes into play I can no longer be in the care of my midwives and I just don't see the intervention free birth I'd hoped for happening once pitocin is involved (yes I realize pitocin is an intervention in and of itself). My midwives would let me go over 42, but that brings on just as many fears/concerns for me as induction.
41 weeks today and was supposed to be induced. In stead I have a stomach flu and was sent home. Still a little dehydrated after iv fluids which is causing BH but can't drink too much at a time or I'll get sick again. Sooooo tired!
How far along do you have to be before they'll offer to induce? My dr hasn't brought it up at all! I just want to know that eventually there will be an end in sight I haven't brought it up yet either because I was pretty sure she would come by her DD
@EmmyMommy123 I have an ultrasound today too. I hope things go quickly for the both of us. At this point I'm even getting nervous of her just still being in side of me. I would feel so much better with her on the outside right about now.
How far along do you have to be before they'll offer to induce? My dr hasn't brought it up at all! I just want to know that eventually there will be an end in sight I haven't brought it up yet either because I was pretty sure she would come by her DD
It varies by doctor and individual situation. At my 40 week appointment we scheduled me to be induced at 40+5 but she decided she wanted out at 40+4
How far along do you have to be before they'll offer to induce? My dr hasn't brought it up at all! I just want to know that eventually there will be an end in sight I haven't brought it up yet either because I was pretty sure she would come by her DD
Most doctors in the US don't like you to go past 41 but I've heard 42 weeks is kind of a hard deadline unless mom declines.
41 weeks tomorrow....and tried every single old wives tale (even other peoples tales ) and still nothing. No dilation/effacement. Looking at induction and a probably c section due to baby being so high still. Now I'm just totally exhausted and can't keep my eyes open....with some new mild contractions over the past few hours. Maybe that's a good sign?? Hopefully they will stick around and show up on the NST tomorrow! I'm starting to panic if I don't feel her move every few minutes and am probably driving her nuts trying to get her to move when she's enjoying her sleep
I'm 40 +1 today. I'm not doing so bad, except at my appointment last Monday, I was 4 cm and 70% effaced already. Doc said I could go into labor at any time. So I've been on the brink for 7 days and I am mentally and emotionally exhausted. To top it off, the doctor's office didn't get my appointment scheduled this week, which pushed me over the edge. I'm just a sobbing mess now.
@EmmyMommy123 I have an ultrasound today too. I hope things go quickly for the both of us. At this point I'm even getting nervous of her just still being in side of me. I would feel so much better with her on the outside right about now.
I get that feeling sometimes too! I have no reason for it, but still...
Officially over 40. I feel ridiculous admitting how emotional this is for me. I had family that came into town for the birth, now they're going back home and still no baby. I've cried at least once each day from stress. I can't even give a logical reason for the level of stress I feel. I did start leaking colostrum last night and my breasts really hurt. I haven't had ANY leaking during pregnancy so this is a new symptom but I can't afford to over analyze it because I get too dissapointed. I do feel better when I read people going into labor suddenly.
Officially over 40. I feel ridiculous admitting how emotional this is for me. I had family that came into town for the birth, now they're going back home and still no baby. I've cried at least once each day from stress. I can't even give a logical reason for the level of stress I feel. I did start leaking colostrum last night and my breasts really hurt. I haven't had ANY leaking during pregnancy so this is a new symptom but I can't afford to over analyze it because I get too dissapointed. I do feel better when I read people going into labor suddenly.
I just want to give you an internet hug because I totally understand. I feel exactly the same that it's illogical how stressed and emotional I feel and it seems like no one understands, but the feelings are legitimate and real so what am I supposed to do!? So I do seriously get it and I hope you are able to be better at relaxing past 40 weeks than I have been. I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that I'm making these last few days and weeks way more stressful than enjoyable and I'm now trying my best to just relax and let go. Try and do some things for YOU would be my only advice - forget about labour for even an hour. I booked a massage for tomorrow and I'm looking forward to allowing it to be a time that has nothing to do with inducing and all about me feeling relaxed.
@EmmyMommy123 the doctor who wanted to induce me offered to try doing it by breaking my waters first in hopes that would put me into labor. She thought the chances were good since I was already overdue. If it didn't work I'd eventually need pitocin but they'd give me 12 hours to get into active labor first. Luckily I went into labor on my own in time but I was planning on trying that route. Might be worth asking if it's an option for you. I had midwives at a hospital so it would have been easy for them to transfer me to a doctor if necessary. Good luck!
Good luck also with an intervention free birth. I just had one and I'm amazed by how different it was from my last birth for so many reasons. I wasn't expecting the recovery to be so different in such a good way. One of the nurses in recovery thought I was a visitor 12 hours after I had my baby. (I also wore my own clothes instead of a gown)
@Lemonpig1 I am so very happy to see your post! I am always sending you the most positive vibes and am grateful for all of the support you provided. Today at 40+2 I had a NST (all good), an AFI (over 15 cm of fluid), and a BPP (I cried when I saw her face). I go back Friday for a standard appointment. Monday for the same work up after that if no baby is here. Doctor says we will go max of 42 but will talk more options if she is not here on Monday. A close friend came in this weekend for the birth but leaves tomorrow. I feel awful about her not being here for the birth but know everything will happen on my LO's timeline. I hear and feel the emotions here. We can do this!
@mg137 thank you so much for the reassurance and sharing your experience! I will definitely ask if that's an option for me tomorrow at 41+6! I also had the chance to speak with an L&D nurse at the hospital I'll be at should I be induced, and she explained that if I have a dr who is willing to work with me and my cervix is ripe, that the pitocin can actually a good option (or actually a drug called syntocinon) as they can give me just a little to start in hopes that helps labour start and then they can play with it, turning it on or off or increasing doses slowly to get the most natural progression possible. Breaking my water still sounds like a really ideal first step so I'll ask for that. Your recovery is what I'm holding out hope for!
No progress. If I'm still pregnant Friday they are going to do another ultrasound, NST and BPP. They'll induce Tuesday as long as everything looks good Friday. @EmmyMommy123 the massage is a good idea. I scheduled one for today this afternoon so that if the Dr told me I still wasnt progressing I could say, "well at least I'll make my massage appointment." It worked a little. Thank you for all the support. I'm hoping for a natural labor as well so I'm definitely hoping this happens naturally. @babybluu good luck today! Hope you have a relatively quick and easy labor!
41 weeks. If the cervical balloon they put in this evening doesn't start things, they'll induce in the morning. So ready, but feeling differently than I thought I would. I really thought it would be a "night before Christmas" anticipatory feeling, but I think because of all the variables, I'm just kind of trying to stay calm.
I'm 40 + 5 and having a bit of a melt down. I was convinced this baby was guna be early, convinced and I don't no why, so was a bit disappointed when I got to 40 weeks, but that is nothing to how I feel now. These 5 days have felt longer than the last 9 months. Everything hurts, I can't move properly. I have never wanted pain so much in my life, then I did a stupid thing and googled being overdue and all these horror stories came up about babies not surviving! Why did I google it?! I'm in England and things seem to be a bit different here we don't have baby stress tests etc so I don't see my midwife until sat morning which will make me 40 + 8 where she will do a sweep n then I don't really no what will happen after that I'm assuming I will be booked in for an induction at some point next week. I can't believe I've been on maternity for 5 weeks with no baby
So today I'm 40w. Still nothing. I commend all you woman who are 41w+ It's the day of my due date I know I'm supposed to be happy but I can't help but feel a bit disappointed. I've been going through prodromal labor every night for 2 weeks. So I can't even get my hopes up when contractions are 5 minutes apart for a few hours. This back pain is no joke.
@EzrieeMay the day after my due date was the hardest day for me. I got the most phone calls and text messages around that day. People aren't bothering me as much and I've had some time to accept that things are not going to happen the way I planned. Everyone is different but don't assume it will only get worse from here because, as I said, that was my worst day and then it got easier.
Two hours away from being 40+1 weeks and feeling like garbage!! I've got the worst back pain I've ever experienced and can't get to sleep. I can barely walk it's so bad. I had an appt. with my midwife today...cervix is midline and thinning and just about 1cm dilated. Scheduled for an induction at 41+3 but really hoping she comes on her own before then. Despite how terrified I am of the labour and delivery...I'm ready to be rid of this crippling back pain and most importantly meet my little lady.
Well I've joined the 40 week club. 40 + 1 today. Doctor said there's really not a whole lot going on down there which is discouraging. I know nature will take its course and I just need to be patient but as you all know it's hard. And everyone keeps asking me "Anything yet?!" And I say.... Nope. Gaahh!!! I see the doctor next Tuesday and if no progress she said she will probably induce me Wednesday. I just want to hold my baby! How is everyone staying sane?!
I'm joining the over 40 club today (will be 40+2 in ab an hr ) at my last appt on baby's DD, she said no progress at all (no thinning, no dilating, and cervix still way in the back). She thinks the baby may be too big for my body which is why he hasn't engaged in starting labor or that my body is just holding out. Either way I have an induction scheduled to begin next tues (which will be exactly 41 w). In my gut I feel like it will end in c section, which I was bummed about yesterday, but today I have a better outlook and just want that day to come so I can meet my sweet baby. Hang in there, everyone!!
All last week I was hoping for this little guys arrival and now I really want him to stay in there a few more days. My dog got sick on Tuesday, turns out she has a giant abdominal tumor and it looks like today, my due date, will likely be her last day. So, I went from wishing he would hurry up and get here to hoping he stays put so I can say goodbye and get my emotional, grieving self back in order before labor. Luckily, I think he is completely on board with staying put for now.
Oh @jeanbug12 I am so sorry to hear about your dog! Mine are my babies and this would leave me devastated! Your baby must feel the need to stay put for now so Mom can be ready for them. Sending you lots of healing and loving vibes!
@jeanbug12 Hey hun, sorry to hear about your dog. My due date is today and I found out that my cat was very sick on Tuesday and that I needed to put him down. I understand what you're going through.
I'm officially 40 weeks today. I'm not dialated, but have a little effacement. I've had few sporatic contractions over the last week. I've had a complication free pregnancy so far, but I'm so ready to have her out. Tomorrow is my last day of work even if she hasn't made her debut yet. After work tomorrow I'm going on for a NST, then we'll start talking Cervidil.
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I am officially 40 weeks today as well. At my appointment last week I was only 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I have an appointment tomorrow morning and I'm dying to see of there was any progress as I haven't really felt much in terms of contractions and discomfort.
Looks like there are quite a few of us hitting 40 weeks today, I'll add my name to the list. No sign of this little guy leaving his cozy home yet. So sorry to hear about your dog @jeanbug12 and your cat @KimC2010. Pets are such special family members, I'm sure yours appreciated all the love you gave them! Good luck to all trying to remain patient in these final days!
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Acupuncture, another sweep (3rd...was 1 cm at 1st and 1.5-2 at 2nd) and fetal assessment (2nd) today. If this doesn't do it, I don't know what besides my body kicking into gear or medical induction will.
Sex/orgasm and nipple stimulation starts mild, but consistent contractions that have stopped after a few hours EVERY time. I've walked for hours every other day (it's windchill cold where I'm from, so I've got to go somewhere indoors to have a good walk). So I've kind of given up on those things (besides walking or if the mood strikes for sex) actually doing anything. If they do, great, but I'm not trusting any contractions that occur from those things until they turn real. Still doing RLT, EPO, just have to buy more.
I've lost lots of plug last weekend, some throughout the week, and more this weekend along with what seemed like the bloody show Saturday.
Yesterday felt super off, had lots of back pain, and few random BH but absolutely nothing to show for it.
My very last option before induction at 42 weeks is the midwife cocktail which I'm going to avoid until 41+6 and even then I might just give in to the induction.
Trying so hard to just relax and give in to the fact that the baby will just have to come when he does or I have to be induced, but it's so discouraging. If pitocin comes into play I can no longer be in the care of my midwives and I just don't see the intervention free birth I'd hoped for happening once pitocin is involved (yes I realize pitocin is an intervention in and of itself). My midwives would let me go over 42, but that brings on just as many fears/concerns for me as induction.
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Good luck also with an intervention free birth. I just had one and I'm amazed by how different it was from my last birth for so many reasons. I wasn't expecting the recovery to be so different in such a good way. One of the nurses in recovery thought I was a visitor 12 hours after I had my baby. (I also wore my own clothes instead of a gown)
Today at 40+2 I had a NST (all good), an AFI (over 15 cm of fluid), and a BPP (I cried when I saw her face). I go back Friday for a standard appointment. Monday for the same work up after that if no baby is here. Doctor says we will go max of 42 but will talk more options if she is not here on Monday.
A close friend came in this weekend for the birth but leaves tomorrow. I feel awful about her not being here for the birth but know everything will happen on my LO's timeline. I hear and feel the emotions here. We can do this!
@EmmyMommy123 the massage is a good idea. I scheduled one for today this afternoon so that if the Dr told me I still wasnt progressing I could say, "well at least I'll make my massage appointment."
It worked a little. Thank you for all the support. I'm hoping for a natural labor as well so I'm definitely hoping this happens naturally.
@babybluu good luck today! Hope you have a relatively quick and easy labor!
It's the day of my due date I know I'm supposed to be happy but I can't help but feel a bit disappointed. I've been going through prodromal labor every night for 2 weeks. So I can't even get my hopes up when contractions are 5 minutes apart for a few hours. This back pain is no joke.
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And I say.... Nope. Gaahh!!! I see the doctor next Tuesday and if no progress she said she will probably induce me Wednesday. I just want to hold my baby! How is everyone staying sane?!
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All last week I was hoping for this little guys arrival and now I really want him to stay in there a few more days. My dog got sick on Tuesday, turns out she has a giant abdominal tumor and it looks like today, my due date, will likely be her last day. So, I went from wishing he would hurry up and get here to hoping he stays put so I can say goodbye and get my emotional, grieving self back in order before labor. Luckily, I think he is completely on board with staying put for now.
I'm officially 40 weeks today. I'm not dialated, but have a little effacement. I've had few sporatic contractions over the last week. I've had a complication free pregnancy so far, but I'm so ready to have her out. Tomorrow is my last day of work even if she hasn't made her debut yet. After work tomorrow I'm going on for a NST, then we'll start talking Cervidil.
TTC off and on 04/14
BFP 06/13/14 MC 06/15/14
BFP 12/14/14
1st Appt 01/13/2015
M/C 1/19/15 D&C 1/20/15
BFP 5/13/15
1st Appt 06/10/2015 Peanut has HB 150
A/S 09/02/15 It's a Girl!! Low placenta, but everything else great!