How to keep calm when ‘over due’

Sigh, day 3 now and it’s painful. I know it’s just an ‘estimate’ but you spend 9 months with this date in mind and every day post 40 weeks is a ‘is this the day’. Can’t believe it’s only been three days but my gosh it’s a lot. have a toddler so relaxing is kinda out the question. I’ve tried to keep busy with his normal routine activities but standing is not in my favour any more. Any tips 😭

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https://nestnurture.co.uk/the-place-of-in-between-zwischen/ This is a lovely read ❤️ It helped me reframe my mind so instead of feeling like I was waiting, I was able to appreciate the current time and soak in the last few moments before everything changes

@Emma 🌱 awww thank you so much 🥹❤️

@Emma 🌱 This is beautiful Emma, thanks for sharing.

FTM to be here. We are currently 10 days past our “due date”. Honestly I’ve had my day or so where I’ve been feeling a bit low. It is mentally and physically draining. However I just have to keep reminding myself that as long as both baby and I are healthy, baby is moving, then it’s okay. Technically not over until after 42 weeks. It’s tough but we are made for this! Using this time to just have me time, spend with my husband, and just absorb the house while it’s just the two of us.

@Beena Hi Beena, can I ask what's your plans if you go to 42 weeks? Just curious. My first labour was spontaneous at 38 weeks second was Induction at 40 weeks but this time I'd rather let my body go naturally again x

@Jenna so I’m currently getting assessed now as my BP was borderline raised. Some protein in my urine as well now. No other symptoms! So I don’t think I’ll be getting to 42 weeks haha. If this wasn’t the case I was due to get called in for an induction tomorrow and after my midwife appt yesterday baby’s position and cervix still quite unfavourable. Baby is OP and cervix is really high so there’s less chance of spontaneous labour from my understanding. Little bubba is getting bigger and she is quite long. I planned to accept induction tomorrow and help get this baby out. Space is getting limited 🤣 However reminding myself about 42 weeks helped me to remain calm and accepting. It’s so Individual based as well. As long as baby is safe and I’m okay as well.

@Beena all the best Beena ❤️❤️

For what it's worth, my daughter was born OP perfectly fine (vaginally, no pain relief besides gas & air, and no intervention) and I had no idea until I requested my notes 3 years later! Nobody told me she was back to back And here's a good post on the whole "aging placenta" idea past 42 weeks https://www.instagram.com/p/DAvXB4rBXUf and there's a link in the caption of that post to an informative article

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