Once a slow cooker - always a slow cooker?

[Arimeh]

Just thought I would get some opinions and other people's experiences.

When I was pregnant with DS, I started losing my plug on Xmas day, he was due on the 16th January. So that's like 37 weeks or something. From memory that continued until he was born at 39+1. Looking at his birth video the other day, I noticed that his head was quite cone shaped - could he have been engaged at that time too?

I went to 42 weeks with DD1, but I believe my mental state prevented me from going into labour.

I went to 41+5 with DD2 and was scared of labouring with her, so it might be possible I held that up as well? Maybe?

So based on that, and other people's experiences - am I right to have asked my mum to come down the day after my due date to watch the kids for me when I go into labour? Cos I'm just assuming that I'm a slow cooker and this next one will be 12-14 days over as well.

Anyone go over with a few and then on time or early with the next one?

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Having no knowledge on the subject, I would think that you could very well go early like with your DS. In your other 2 births, you've identified a reason WHY you went over. In this one, you've already had a C section, and you've already had a VBAC, so there's no 'hidden element' y'know? So I would think you'd be in a calmer place to allow labour to start and progress naturally.

Just my thoughts!

[Arimeh]

Thanks keike. Just thought I would add that DS was an elective c-section so I never went early with him, it was just a free space for my OB to slot me in

[Marlene]

I went on time with the first, 5 days over with the 2nd, 10 days over with the 3rd and then 5 days early with the 4th.

I think it's just all so unpredictable, it's really hard to organise child care for the others.
ETA: Just wanted to add that I feel like this one could fall out any minute, lol.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Oh LOL, that changes everything! I shoulda read your sig before answering

[Jakabella]

I dunno! I went to 42 weeks with Bella and even then had to be induced so she would come outta there! But with this one I feel like I will go about 38 weeks or so but not have to wait till 42... dunno!

I hope you go on your due date babe xox

[~Lashes~]

no idea, ds1 was 7 days over, ds2 was 3 weeks early altho the hos thought at birth his dates were wrong and was more likely a week over, never adjusted them. and dd was 9 days over. i think it depends on you and bub, theres always the chance she could stuff your plans and be either early or extramly late.

[~Trish~]

It's so hard to predict! My bubs were all a bit late, but they got 3 days less late each time (ITMS!). DS1 was 8 days overdue, DS2 was 5 days overdue and DD was 2 days overdue. I'm not going back for #4 just to find out if it comes 1 day early

[CrazyLady]

My friend had to get induced with all 3 of her pregnancies. She wasn't nervous about labouring either so she's just a "slow cooker".

A lady at playgroup had to be induced with her 4. apparently all of them were overbaked! The Dr for her first just kept saying "You'll go when you're ready" but she felt that something was wrong. She was eventually induced at 42+1 (first child) but she's had issues with her daughter since. Since then she's demanded being induced!

I think some people are running on conventional ovens rather than "fan forced

HTH!

[Liz]

No idea... I hope not... cos then that would mean I'm likely to be a microwave again this time instead of a slow cooker :P

My midwife said that she's becoming known for how late her clients go (43+ weeks) so I'm hoping her trend will help me get over 37 weeks LOL.

[Arimeh]

Oh LOL, that changes everything! I shoulda read your sig before answering

Haha! Sorry.

Marlene, gosh it really is all over the joint isn't it? This one doesn't feel like she'll drop out but I do have a lot of pressure sometimes and get quite achy down there!!

Kate - nooooo I don't want to go on my due date!!! Lol my mum isn't here till the day after!!!

[~Stoked~]

I got to 40+3 with B and 41+5 with A. I'm expecting to go over again!
I think you've booked a perfect date for your mum to come down! Xx

[sconeonamission]

Ds was 7 days over, but I have a feeling this one could be early... Fingers crossed, it's too hot to be pg!

Here's hoping yours is not too late for her own party! I'm guessing 3 days over.

[kawazuki]

its an unknown science.
I always think it depends on the bub, DD1 was and induction at 39+2
and DD2 went over 6 days..
and i felt like she was going to drop out at 37 weeks. she was fully engaged

[Feijoa Mum]

I am a very hospitable host. None of my babies have given me a break, they all have been at least a week over due with three of them needing a little encouragement.

If you have gone late with two of them I am betting its a fair chance you will go over with this one too.

So yip I would hold off getting Mum in too early if shes anything like mine she will only drive you nut nut while you wait

[Lisa]

It's all so unpredictable, but I think you should be fine with your Mum getting there the day after.

My kids have been;
DS1 - 1 week over
DD1 - 1 week early
DS2 - 5 days early
DD2 - Born on due date

Now this one is more than likely going to go over. My due date is Sunday but I don't think s/he will come by then.