I’m 39+5 weeks and the heat and everything is getting to me now.
In the past couple of nights, I haven’t been able to sleep as the baby is extremely active and feels like he/she is shuffling down. I’ve been getting painful lightning crotch which takes me by surprise and makes me jump haha!
I feel so so tired but struggle to sleep in this heat, I feel like i don’t do anything during the day but nest at the moment. My legs are also so so sore and my ankles/feet keep on swelling up like crazy!
Anyone have any tips on how to get labour starting? Or ways to feel less comfortable!
Sorry for the rant! 🫶🏻
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Unfortunately I’m finding I just have to get by. I’m 4 days overdue now, got a sweep booked for later this evening so hoping that’s successful 🤞🏻 but I’ve just been limiting what I do so I don’t get over heated, constantly being in front of a fan. My feet swell even when I have them up 🤣
I feel like I’ve tried everything, hot food, walks, curb walking, sex, yoga, hot baths etc and nothing has bought on labour for me yet, but all worth a try I would say as everyone’s bodies are different. I keep being told she’ll come out when she’s ready 😊

In exactly the same predicament! Everything you’ve said I could’ve wrote myself 😂 39+5 as well, I was convinced she’d come early being my second and she’s been so low the past couple of months. Come on babies get a wiggle on😅🤞🏼💕

I'm 41+4 and just waiting, fingers and toes like sausages in this heat! last night I slept under a damp towel (with waterproof mattress protector under bed sheet) and a fan - helped me get best sleep this week!

I’ve been the same, thank god for wet cloths they get me through the night 🤣

Also 39+5 and soooo over it! I’ve tried everything, nothings working 😫
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