Anyone else 42wks pg?!

[BekZ]

I did not go over at all, but I had 5 days of pre labour with DD1 and no pre labour with DD2. I was expecting to have pre labour but all I got was a show and 10 hours later a sharp pain at 1am that got me out of bed, contractions started at 2am, she was born by 4.30am. My point is you may not get pre labour at all. Personally I would avoid induction to a point. Can you go in for daily monitoring? Plus you could discuss the most gentle form of induction like the gel only. YOu really might not need much to get things happening.

Good luck....and listen to your instincts hun!!! You are the mum, not the in laws or anyone else

[Tanya]

I know of a woman who recently went to 45 weeks Baby was happy and healthy

[me83]

My sister went to 40+14 and the baby came out spontaneously and didn't look overcooked. I hope it comes soon for you without the need to intervene. Good to hear you are being minitored closely.

[ella79]

thanks everyone!

i am feeling a bit better about it all now... am going for another round of monitoring this morning, and as long as that is good (which it is bound to be - it's not like it's been borderline at my last two appointments or anything), then i will just have to try to be patient and wait it out!!

BekZ, i like your story of the lack of pre-labour and then a quick labour - i've got my fingers crossed for a similar experience!!

Tanya - 45weeks - yikes!! i'm not sure i'm THAT patient!!!

[Trillian]

Ella, have you tried some acupuncture or other therapy to try to kick thinks along? Anything is worth a shot at this stage.

[MamaPan]

let us know how the monitoring goes hon...
It sounds like all is well, baby is just baking a little longer...
I dont think I could possibly wait til 45 wks... but i am sure you wont have to either...
Cmon you have to beat me!!!!

[Je$$_84]

I went to 43.2 weeks with my DS and ended up going into labour naturally but needing my waters broken as i wasnt progressing much 2 hours after water broken i had my DS. he was grey colour and had pooped inside once the colour cme back to huis skin jhe was RED raw and peeling for about a week. I was told anylonger and bubs could have been in trouble.

Bubs number 2 i went to 41 + 10 days they call it in hossy. i opted for induction only cos i was worried about going to over due to what i was told with my 1st. but everything went well had my DD 2 hour 16 mmins after initial gel went in...

I would really like to have a more natural birth next time and am trying to convince DP of a home birth or using a birthing centre just for a less hands on approach as i think #3 will be our last... ( although if DP gave the word i would be up for more babies in a heart beat.