I went to 40+10 with my first two babies. With number 1 I went into natural labour the night before my scheduled induction... with number 2 I ws induced.

I went into labour after having a curry LOL if that is any help!

I agree with trying to avoid an induction.... they can be pretty horrid. If you have to be induced then ask them to start off gently.

My two over due babies didn't look at all 'over cooked' despite being "overdue". And my placenta was fine.

If I was you I would hire a good DVD comedy and tuck into a bowl of curry! Try to get your mind off it... try to have a laugh. We went out for dinner the night before I went into labour and I stopped thinking/worrying about it for an evening... I think that's what helped.

*Labour vibes* for you!

ETA: oh any friends with newborns or babies that you can hold? I have a theory that that helps bring on labour too...