Hi all,

I am putting up my hand here for a bit of love... am either 7 or 5 days overdue (depending on which measurement you take!!), and finding it really tough (who doesn't?). I know you're all lovely ladies out there and I figured it was worth asking for a bit of encouragement from you all!

For what it's worth, I have tried basically everything that is recommended for bringing on labour. Hasn't really worked. Have really gone hard with the clary sage and the acupressure. Often get contractions afterwards, but they don't last.

Have had s&s last Tuesday (was 1-2cm dialated), have had show on Thursday, have had a couple of times when I thought 'this is it', but then contractions petered out into nothingness. Usually in the middle of the night I get quite sever lower back pain, but in the morning it's usually fine.

I am mentally ready, physically ready, house is ready, bags are packed etc etc.

Thanks in advance!

Surprised xo