I am 40+4 today. I’m having cramps and contractions very irregularly but I’m in so much pain I can’t sleep and Tylenol dulls the pain but doesn’t help enough. I haven’t lost my mucus plug. My water hasn’t broken. My baby is far too comfortable where she is. I tried to get my appointment moved to today because I haven’t slept but nothing is available. I’m so happy for everyone meeting their babies. But when the heck is it gonna be my turn?
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Hang in there momma! I feel this. I’m 39 and 4. People won’t leave me alone, I’m so uncomfortable.
Have you tried Tylenol PM? My OB told me this works well because of the sleep aid. If you can sleep through the pain it isn’t real labor if not it might be time to get checked.

Don't worry mama it's coming! I didn't go until 40+6 after weeks of Braxton Hicks and random contractions. And it's my 3rd baby! Everyone thought I'd be going at like 38 weeks but no dice. If you can, try and do the Miles circuit because I think that's what finally helped me over the edge to labor.

I'm 40w2d and feeling the same way. Intermittent contractions, body aches, nausea, diarrhea, and all the tell-tale signs but no baby yet... I'm a stm and everyone has been expecting the baby since 38/39 weeks and I don't know what to tell them anymore. I just want ppl to leave me alone.
Stay strong. We'll have our babies in our arms soon enough!

I feel this mama! I’m 39+5, and my parents are in town anticipating baby boys birth. I’m in excruciating pain & haven’t had any dilation, lost my mucus plug, or had any consistent contractions. I spoke with my OB during our appt yesterday and started crying when she said we couldn’t move up our induction because she was out of town this weekend.
As annoying as everyone is, try to focus on yourself these next few days while you wait. I started reading a new book to keep my mind busy, have been going down my nesting checklist, and just overall trying to keep my mind off it.
Ignore peoples opinions and messages. I’ve started leaving people on read when they ask if he’s here yet. It can be really tough but at the end of the day your mental health is the most important thing during this time!!