Is anyone else feeling really overwhelmed?

Totally understand. Due date was 12th, have had a sweep and still no sign. Constant messages for updates make it super overwhelming and is making me worried about how I won't be left alone even when baby is here 🥲. I've decided I'm going to ignore the messages and reply in my own time. As for making baby come, I've accepted all the pineapple and raspberry leaf tea isn't going to help at this point 😅 Just focus on yourself and try and find something that makes you relaxed. It's easier said than done. I know 🩷

I'd simply be ignoring messages until I'm prepared to respond. Family treat due dates like they're exact sciences, which is odd since most of them have had babies themselves and should know it's an estimation. It might be a good idea to let people know a date for induction if you have one booked and tell them it's a week later than it actually is. I really hate being bombarded with messages, if and when I want people to know, they will know.

You're not doing anything wrong chick, I'm in exactly the same boat. Due date was the 13th, had my first sweep thr Friday before, had my 2nd sweep today. No signs of baby as of yet. Booked in for an induction next Friday! Yet everyone keeps asking if there's signs, if there was you'd update them, it all gets really frustrating and overwhelming especially when you're looking forward to meeting them yourself. Try and not let them get to you xx

I was due on Monday and felt exactly the same, had lots of people checking in and getting in touch, and have spent a lot of time feeling like I’m doing something wrong and worrying about induction. I’m also in a lot of pain with PGP and can barely get up and down at this point. I spent the last two days crying. I saw the midwife today though and was told baby has engaged and it’s totally lifted my spirits. I turned down a sweep but have been told I can have one on Sunday and booked in for an induction next week. As much as I thought I wanted everyone to leave me alone, it’s comforting that people are thinking of me and are just excited to hear impending news that baby is here and I got through it OK. It won’t be long and we’ll be through the other side of it x

I am due tomorrow and keep getting texts and calls all the time, despite having told people I will let them know once there is anything to share. So now I'm just ignoring my phone and any messages in that direction as it's not helping me relax, and release the oh so important oxytocin. It's none of their business :) don't stress yourself out, you do what feels right for you and you don't owe anyone anything. Sending you a virtual hug xx

Ignore people. Honestly they’ll get the hint. And if they don’t just ignore them some more. As if it isn’t stressful enough 🙄

Completely understand, due date was 1st and went over by 2 weeks after five sweeps and an induction - I was told that each sweep helps release hormones to help with dilation and softening, even if no baby comes! If you feel the need to message people, and feel comfortable, say that you need to stay in the zone and will message them once they’re here - I had to do this with a few persistent people (my parents included!) Hope it all works out for you 🤍