40w+4 and No sign of baby....

[Morgaine]

So you are only 40 weeks and 4 days and yet the hospital is giving you a difficult time? By their own definitions - the medical definition of a full term pregnancy is 37-42 weeks. Tell them you'll be open to discussion after you've reached full term : )

I'm sure little Cooper wants to come out and will do so when he is ready for the world! Have a massage, kick back and wait. You'll have your baby in your arms soon enough and then you won't need go back there! If they are bothering you that much, you could also look into homebirth (even at this late point in your pregnancy).

[visitor1]

Come on out little man!!!

My DD2 was comfy as well...but finally made her appearance at 40+5

[Banx]

Ive been having a difficult pregnancy.. and have basically had to make the hospital my second home...

Blood Pressure issues (Pregnancy induced) stop me from having a home birth... Plus.. I live with my parents.. and brothers.. so that kinda puts a stop to it too.....

Can I still ask for an elective c-section?

[[M]umma[M]ia]

Can I still ask for an elective c-section?

i dont see why not..

Come on Cooper.... times up now..... u have ur eviction orders!! lol

*sending u lotsa labour vibes*

[Banx]

Thanks.

Almost 6 weeks ago now his estimated weight was almost 8lb.....

I am going to request an ultrasound on Monday and then discuss a c-section.. because i think hes just going to be "too big"

[[M]umma[M]ia]

nearly 8lb 6 weeks ago? wow no wonder u want him out.. like now!!!

damn doctors some days they are just so clueless..

[Banx]

He is MASSIVE... and I just don't think hes going to .... well.. "FIT" through my pelvis.. especially if hes gained alot of weight in the last 6 weeks

Do u girls think I'm being a bad mum for wanting him out before hes "ready"?

[~clover~]

Don't count on it.
They can't tell you the weight of your baby til they have him on the scales.
Don't go for an unnecessary c/s if you don't have to.
My DD1 was born at 41+1wks, & my DD2 was 41wks.
Both my labours started naturally.
My DD1 was 7lb 5oz. I was told DD2 would be smaller.
8lb 9oz. Not even close!

Good luck.
*labour vibes*
Hope he makes his way soon.

BTW Alot of first babies go over due coz your cervix is closed tight. It has to to a little bit more work than with subsequent babies. After your first it will usually stay around 2cm open.
Your cervix may just be preparing itself right now.

[thepixie]

I know how you feel - I went to 40+11! What helped me was acupuncture - had a fantastic acupuncturist who set up three sessions and after the second one I went into labour. If you're in Sydney and interested let me know and I will PM you details.
good luck!
ETA - bummer I see you're in Victoria.... but still GL and hope he comes soon for you.