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

[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.