Baby?? Where are yoooou???!!!

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My first was born at 38w3d. I expected this one by then or even earlier since they say your second comes early. Well I’m 39w3d with no end in sight. This week has been torture!! I know I’m not even at 40wks yet but since I had my first early, without any intervention, I assumed this one would be early too 😭😭😭 I am trying to not think about it but it’s effing hard! It’s been like 10days where EVERYDAY I think today might be the day. I’m trying not to think that but I can’t help but hope it in the back of my mind. I know it’s wearing on my husband too. It doesn’t help that several nights I’ve had cramps that ended up just petering out. I’m so tired of this. Anyone relate? How are you coping? I know it’ll happen, but these days feels like years!

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I completely feel you. My first daughter was early as well. This time I ended up delivering at 41 weeks! I was so mentally and physically exhausted, I’d spent the day crying because it felt like I wouldn’t go into labour on my own. Nothing had worked, not even the sweep. It’s just a coincidence but my mum gave me an acupressure foot massage & my waters broke when I stood up. Suddenly all the stress I’d been feeling turned into excitement. I know it’s so hard, nobody can say anything to make it better. But praying you go into labour soon! ♥️

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Same, im 39+2 (or +3 in a few hours) and ive never made it this far in a pregnancy before. This will be my 5th pregnancy so im honestly really shocked.

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Second babies don’t come sooner they just come more quickly when labor actually starts. I’m on baby #4 and from my other 3 my 1st was the earliest I gave birth. I never got so many Braxton hicks than with my current pregnancy tho. It’s draining thinking almost every day might be the day. But just trying my best to stay active and see if that helps baby come sooner .

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I had my first at 40&1 because I was induced at 40 weeks. 
My second was at 38&5. 
My third I swore would come earlier… girl was born the day after her due date 40&1. 
My fourth was a stubborn pain in my ass and stayed until 41 weeks exactly. I was SO FREAKING MAD that I was still pregnant after 40 weeks. 
I’m currently 38&3 and was hoping maybe since this is my third boy (my first two were boys) that maybe I’d go around the same. So far nada. Not a single contraction. No mucus plug. Nothing. I’m dreading work each day knowing I could potentially be pregnant into August and it’s still so far away 😭😂

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Same. My first came at 39 weeks and I’m 39+1 and almost begging him to come. 
I’ve gone to the zoo and Disneyland to try and walk him out and nothing. So I’ve given up and have just been lounging 😂

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Yes! Totally relate my first was born exactly at 38 weeks & I’m only 38+1 this pregnancy and I’m just so underwhelmed that I’m still pregnant 😂😭

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Baby finally came at 40w3days!! Two FULL and LONG weeks after her older sisters arrival lol. So glad to be done! To all you mamas still out there waiting, your time is coming very soon!!

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I’m officially at my due date. This second baby has decided to wait at least 11 days after her sister. 11 days difference between these two?! How is that possible?! I thought most people had their babies within a week of one another 😭

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On my 6th baby and I’ve never gone this long overdue so I feel you. I will be 41 weeks tomorrow. I wish you well with your labor and I hope your baby comes soon!

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