39+3

Someone give me some hope. I’m tired and uncomfortable now and I see absolutely no signs. Done the miles circuit and a labour inducing workout, having the dates and all the warm foods but still nothing. Help🥲

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I’m so with you and honestly have no words of advice other than to try and relax 🙏 worry less about trying all of the things they suggest to start Labour off and just focus on relaxing, warm baths, gentle movement, meditations, have friends over to keep you company etc. this is the hardest bit but we’re almost there! Sending you lots of love x

Hiya hun I know the feeling I’ve been in early labour since Friday last week last checked on Sunday and was only 2cm dilated was in hospital for a few days wirh on and off contraction and then sent home I literally just lost my mucus plug 2 days ago and can barely walk baby has definitely dropped a lot lower sleeping at night has been impossible and the constant pain and pressure is driving me nuts

It’s definitely really hard and unfortunately at only being nearly 39weeks on Tuesday I feel like this pregnancy is going to be a long one as I’m having no regular contraction’s yet

Worst thing is as I had a previous c section last year in April if I go over 40 weeks I would need another one and cannot be induced

It will hun just our babies are very comfortable inside there at the moment lol

All these messages have made me feel so much better, I feel like I’m about to crack waiting. Sooo much pressure I can barely walk or sit up even and dull cramps for a week now. I’m 39+3 and have GD and I just can’t wait for this to be over. I was starting to think I was over reacting untill all your messages made me feel like I’m not alone :(

Yep same and 40+4

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Just to note I am 40+2 now and want to avoid the induction, hence the choice to go for elective C-section.

Can anyone give me any reassurance and any advice if I am again turned away tomorrow?