Overdue and miserable
I'm a FTM, currently 40+3... Had my 40 week midwife appointment on Friday and had a sweep which she said was successful and my body is definitely on the way to going into labour. Had a bit of a bloody show after this the past couple of days.
I had an evening of period like cramps last night and thought it was the start of something, toon some paracetamol around 11pm and went to sleep. I was so disappointed when I woke up this morning and I've not stopped crying all day.
I don't have another midwife appointment until Thursday next week at 41 weeks and I genuinely don't know how I'm going to mentally get that far! I've already found the past 2-3 weeks really tough, as I've been so uncomfortable and in pain! I didn't mentally prepare for going too much past my due date.
Anyone got any tips to raise spirits?
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Be kind to yourself just a few more days and baby will be here this is the worst bit but keep breathing and take one hour at a time ❤️ Try to focus on relaxation (I know easier said than done) and make use of heat, tension machine/massage, exercise ball, paracetamol, watch your favourite tv/films/comedy, treat yourself to nice takeout or snacks and know it’s OK to cry!
I’m 41 weeks today and on and off cramping and tightenings for the last 2 weeks. A lot of emotion for me too. This well written article sums it up for me: https://www.mothering.com/threads/the-last-days-of-pregnancy-a-place-of-in-between.1619798/
@Jen thanks for sharing this! What a lovely article 🥰 that absolutely sums it all up!
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I'm 42 weeks today so please be kind to yourself. I have had 2 sweeps in past week and booked in for induction Tuesday..you have still plenty of time , I know it's really difficult but just don't concentrate on the dates as it's only based on estimations..do things you really.enjoy.xx