When is my baby going to be here?

Question

I'm getting really anxious and impatient. I'm 40wks and 4 days and this baby just doesn't want to make his arrival. Who else is past their due dates and how are you coping?

Answer 1

i was 11 days over with my first my mum constantly reminded me how far i had come and that at the most they would only let me go 11 days without induction. try to use this time to get your final few hours/days rest quiet time teamed with gentlw walks

the end is near good luck x

Answer 2

have you tried the old having s*x to induce?

Answer 3

ummm...september 7th at about 4am?

My first pregnancy went till 42 weeks. The doctor tried to pressure me to be induced simply because I was past the "due date". There is no such thing as a "due date" just a rough guess. Somewhere between 38-42 weeks is normal. I just waited until my little guy was ready to come into the world and everything went smoothly.

Maybe you could have a nice dinner with just you and your husband to celebrate the last days of your lives together as just the two of you? Or read a good book to take your mind off it.

Ooo! Ooo! Do a Johnny Depp movie marathon. That will distract you ;)

Answer 4

I'm not past (I'm actually due today), but I know exactly how you feel!  I've just been relaxing (watching tv, reading a good book, etc.) to keep my mind off of it.  The best is to just relax (or so I've heard!).  Good luck!  I hope your little one comes soon!  

Answer 5

i feel ya. 3 of my friends got pregnant around the same time as me and they all have their babies now and i am STILL waiting. Idk what else i can do, i just hope he come soon!!! It is beyond uncomfortable now.

good luck to you.

Answer 6

The doctor would be a much better person to ask than anybody here.

Answer 7

im not past due but I can relate!

Im 2 weeks away from my due date and I wish I knew what day he will be born on ... I tried using the moon as a guide (according to my cousin ... i was desprate)

I tried inducing and nothing ... we just have to be patient ... im sure you dont have much to go ...your doctor may try to induce you soon~  

Answer 8

i was 7 days past my due date and when i went to get a sono becuz i was late, we found out my baby was more than 11 pounds, my NP did not believe it so she sent me in for an induction!!  but the doctor in the labor room said to dangerous to even try natural birth so i had a csection, dont worry everything is for a reason, maybe its for the good that it is late, it will be here when its ready, good luck!!

Answer 9

I am 10 days past my due date and have plans on being induced this weekend.  So I get to sit at home and wait for the hospital to call to tell me to come in, they said they will call between 7am-7pm and either saturday or sunday...very vague!  I am feeling frustrated and trapped in my house and every time the phone rings I get super excited, just to be disappointed 2 seconds later!  At the same time I am really happy because I am going to be holding my son for sure by the end of the weekend!  Just try not to think about it as being overdue, think about it like you are so close to holding your little one!

Answer 10

just be patient and get prepared go ahead and pack your hosptital bag. some babies arrive early some arrive late and only a few arrive on time.Dont worry nothing is wrong with your baby you cant force it out unless you want a seasection  

Answer 11

TODAY I AM 40WKS AND 2 DAYS BUT I AM GETTING INDUCED TOMORROW.. MY DOCTOR SAYS HE DOESNT WANT TO WAIT SO LONG AND BABY GET TO0 BIG OR WHATEVER. I REALLY WANTED TO AVOID GETTING INDUCED. BUT NTHING HAS BEEN WORKING TO HELP LABOR ALONG.. THE WHOLE WALKING THING THE s*x. ALTHOUGH ALOT PEOPLE SAY ITS THE SPERM THAT HELPS BUT WELL MY HUBBY WORKS 70 SOME HOURS A WEEK HE DRINKS AND SMOKES AND THE s*x IS GREAT JUST DOESNT ALWAYS FINISH.. I DO BUT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE IF THE SPERM HELPS. BUT HEY I FEEL YOUR PAIN. IM ANNOYED AND FRUSTRATED.

WHAT ELSE GETS ME MAD IS THAT PEOPLE KEEP ASKING DID YOU HAVE THE BABY? OMG YOU'RE STILL PREGNANT. UGH. STUPID STUFF LIKE THAT LIKE YOU WILL KNOW WHEN I TELL YOU OR YOU SEE I HAVE A BABY.