38+2 and absolutely DONE

Hey, I am 38 + 2 and feeling completely and utterly miserable. I haven’t had a decent night’s sleep in weeks, my heartburn is horrendous, moving around is so difficult, and I have a 3-year-old at home with me who is an absolute pocket rocket, I feel so bad because I’m just not myself at all and feel like I’m failing him.

I’ve even found myself getting jealous of people on this forum who have had their babies early (which is crazy IK), and the waiting game is really starting to do my head in. There’s plenty of other stuff I could add to the list lol! I don’t remember feeling this aggy with my first but I think it was because I could sleep when I wanted and had a bit more freedom.

I’m sure plenty of yous are feeling the same, but I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to get things moving that have worked for them?

I’m pretty sure I’ve been losing my mucus plug over the last week or two and I’ve been having plenty of Braxton Hicks. I was due to get a sweep this Tuesday coming, which has honestly been my motivation for getting through this week (I know they don’t always work, but I still had hope 😭), but it’s been cancelled and is now pushed to the 9th of September, which has just added to my misery.

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Im only 36+2 and i have a 20 month old who’s very energetic so i get you 100%!! I feel bad because i feel like i should be doing more but i literally cannot its so hard😩 and my patience is so sooo thin🫠xx

I’m due tomorrow and really thought i would get an August baby. I’m fed up and uncomfortable and exhausted

Been to the midwife twice to see if I can have a sweep but baby not engaged. So I’ve no hope

38+6 with an almost 2 year old and 9 year old - ive been aggy af especially in the evening- almost there hun x

Im 39 weeks tomorrow with a 2.5 year old and honestly I could have written this!!! Theres nothing proven to actually work so I am really just trying to stay calm and rest when I can (not easy!!!!) otherwise I get more annoyed

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