Time to get on with it (bit of a woe is me vent)

Baby's gotta arrive soon, right?

I'm starting to go a bit stir crazy. I've been out with DH a few times, mainly to the hospital for monitoring, but otherwise I've been stuck at home for a couple of weeks as driving is now beyond me.

Sunday nights seem to be the night of contractions. Over three weekends now. First one, I had painless contractions at regular intervals for five hours. Second one, they hurt enough for me to have the TENS on, to call the hospital, to have to breathe through them, even in the shower. Went on for about three hours, ranging from 3 minutes to six minutes and lasting 40 odd seconds. Around six hours after they started, nothing. Fizzed out to nothing. Third one, I got about five or six really painful ones, rocking through them, didn't bother timing them or calling the hospital. Again nothing.

I'm exhausted and feel like my body is working all night. I wake up constantly and feel pulls and twinges. Every one of them makes me wonder if this is it. If I get out of bed what will happen? I'm really restless too, sometimes just needing to get up during the night and walk around.

I had a show on Monday (I think it was Monday). Got so incredibly excited. Had three or four since then and have lost plug on two occasions over this week. Have had three VE's, all showing my cervix is still high. To me, that doesn't mean much because I went into labour with DD on my own with a high cervix. It had to be pulled into position, so if it does it by itself this time, I'll be stunned. Can't have a S&S because of GBS. Last night was just sitting on the couch and felt the baby engage. It was the most wonderful and weird feeling, there was nothing else it could have been, but I still wonder if I'm wrong. I've been able to feel baby's back before last night but now that area of my belly is soft. As soon as baby descended, the pain in my leg and back that's been making it almost impossible to walk, has gone. I look like my belly has shrunk.

I'm trying to relax, to not think about it. D-Day for me is one day next week. My OB has been fighting against induction because my cervix isn't ready and I've been going with that too, but it's getting to the point where he's getting worried and I'm physically and mentally over things. When I had the placenta scare earlier, all we wanted was to get to 32 weeks and then it would be safe to deliver if I had to. It seems crazy to think I'm still baking at almost 41 weeks!

And then there's the messages and emails. A weekly email about baby's progress sent me an email saying "Congratulations" and gave me info about my newborn. Got a text this morning from someone I don't see often saying that surely I'd had the baby and what did I have. Mum's phone is going crazy with people messaging her, asking what I've had.

I guess the point of this is to try and get it off my chest. I know baby will be here soon. I've been wanting my body to do things on it's own, when it's ready.....just wish it would do it a little quicker!!!!!

:hug: Been there and it's so frustrating, I had a show 2 weeks prior, 4 weeks of pre labour, contractions for 5 days before he was born and went 14 days over before my cs. I feel your pain BUT hubby will be here SO soon! So exciting - hang in there babe :hug:

No advice sorry, but I just wanted to say I hope it is really soon for you and that everything goes as smoothly as it possibly can.

Cant wait to read your birth announcement!!

Take care :hug: xxx

We're all so very excited for you, and hopefully you'll be in the swings of labour really soon.

A birthday is coming, and when it does, this will all feel like a dream.

Looking forward to reading the BA when its time.
xxxx

Have you seen this post? 42 Weeks and Counting (loving overdue babies) - Tips for Post Dates Mammas

:hug: sending much love and support to you as well as labour vibes.

(but who will play scramble with friends with me when the baby arrives???!!!!)

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Thank you. I know it's just tiredness and frustration talking. These long days at home with just DD aren't helping much. She's being so good. Mum was coming around today with my niece so they could play together, DD got so excited. Then mum bailed. For the second time. She has hayfever and doesn't want me to catch it in case it's not hayfever. Poor DD.

Maybe something is in the air that I don't know. I'm getting messages and phone calls galore today - some from people who I haven't spoken to since I announced being pg, just saying they can't get me out of their minds. Weird.

Sloane - I'm sure I'll fit in a game or two :lol:

There is still plenty of the day left :D

Isn't it ironic, a few months back you'd have bet your house on the fact bub would be here by now, the waiting is CRAZY!

It's funny that its soooooooooooo close yet it seems sooooooooooooo far away (well that's how I feel anyway), I keep telling myself the mantra - I can't stay pregnant forever, I can't stay pregnant forever hahahahahahaha

Hugs Beautiful xx

Ahhh, going overdue is sooo hard. I went over with all 3.

If our 'Babies due in May grp' is anything to go by, all the mums who had a similar experience to you, ended up having pretty fast labours when bubs decided to eventually arrive, so your body must be doing most of the work in instalments!

Here's a list of some things that you can look forward to in the very, very near future:
*Meeting your bubby - of course! and announcing to everybody
*If you're a bath kinda person - being able to fit under the water again - tummy and all
*Being able to roll over in bed easily
*Ankles will be back!
*No more hanging around, waiting.
*No more food restrictions
*Lots of newborn snuggles

You're so close! Hope bubs comes soon
(my boys are fighting at the table, so don't have time to think of more nice things to look forward to)
All the best for a great birth

Massive hugs my friend. Thinking of you constantly xoxo

I was one of those babies born in may mummas!
Number three and I went to the night before induction which was 41 weeks!
Had two weeks of pre labour stopping an starting just absolutely doing my head in! So your story is very familiar to me!! I too got on here and had a woe is me vent!
Once my water broke and contractions started it was a 40 minute labour and I missed the dreaded induction by 3.5 hours :-)
Keep positive and walk some stairs, eat fresh pineapple, all those wives tales...you never know!! Goodluck when it does start for you!

Oh wow, I think I'd love a fast labour. Actually, I'd love anything but this pre labour crap that's constantly happening! I know a fast labour has it's own downside, but the way I'm feeling, I'm going to have to focus hard to get me through a long labour and my energy levels are escaping me!

:( I know how tough you're doing it. So I'm dropping in with a :hug: and support. Lots of love too.

Tomorrow is the 21/7/12. Kinda cool date from a number pattern point of view.

There have been a few 2nd timers this year that have had great births. Hope yours is one too! After psyching myself up for a 34 hour labour, my midwife only just made it before DS was born.

oh hun, I wish I knew what to say ...

thinking of and praying for you xx

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I think that you're going to be great! I had gastro the day before I went into labour and was in labour for 24 hours before I went to hospital (with contractions prettyuch every 5 mins lasting for ainute each time). By the time I got to the hospital I hadnt really eaten or slept in 48 hours. I was stuffed and thought there was no way I could do it but all I needed was some gas and some great support...i think you will surprise yourself with the focus and strength you will find inside yourself. hang in there :hug:

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:hug: Lots of people swear by visualisation and imagery to bring on labour.