So today is my due date... (sorry more of a rant!)?

and Friday the 8th of February... The day i have been holding my breath for all this time... is almost gone as quick as it came and nothing





I know onli about 7% of babies actually arrive on thier due date but it felt like such a build up for a bit of a let down in a way... I hope that doesnt make me sound really bad but is anyone else feeling like this? Ive been tearful all day but havent had the chance to have a good cry as people have been around me the whole day... and if I have to listen to one more persons story about how thier labour and birth went I think I might freak! I keep thinking BUT WHAT ABOUT ME!!! Selfish huh but thats really how I feel my whole pregnancy has been complicated and I really havent had the help I need I feel like everybody has made a ban not to talk about 'what happened' (my baby is the survivior of a failed abortion and if that doesnt make me feel guilty as it is... people keep telling me not to tell anyone about what really happened but ISo today is my due date... (sorry more of a rant!)?
it's okay. you've been talking about this day for the past 9 months...just think though, you will soon have your little bean in your arms...are you being induced soon? you have so much to look forward to. I have 20 weeks left so just think...you are getting yours sooner than I am!! :)So today is my due date... (sorry more of a rant!)?
aw babe i know how u feel, both my babies were really late. my lil girl who is called sophie by the way, was 17 days late and i felt DEPRESSED waiting to go into labour. pregnancy is an emotional time anyway, ur up and then ur down and if u have added problems like what you describe then it is even harder. dont beat urself up about it, theres no point. Ur baby will come when he is ready and if not, they will go get him! It sounds like u have had a bit of a show so it shouldnt be too much longer now, good luck and be happy xxx
oh sweety you sound really low and very depressed it wont be too long now. but if you need to get it all off your chest you can email me xx
hi there ,well its obviously meant to be then...you have a determined and strong baby there i`d say,, i had one of my 6 children on the day,,,and like you say its rare... at the end you will feel that you just want it over with ,like you have been pregnant far too long this is normal.. i get like this too, he/she will be born when he is ready and not before... if you are really that fed up then maybe a curry or sex is good for starting off some women .. .. don`t feel guilty about the situation as you did what you thought was best for you, i am sure you will learn to love this baby when you have given birht an dgood luck,,i am sure it will be soon,
First off....you are normal to be feeling this way! Try to have some alone time, even if it means going to the bathroom and having a good cry.





Second....YES, the discharge is the start, within the next few days.





CONGRATS!!!!
its an anticlimax when u reach the day and it goes past the same as any other. dont worry it wont be long now and good luck.
No one can tell you how to feel and when youre pregnant everything becomes much worse then it really is. If you need time alone, the best thing to do is to tell whoever has been with you. Its hard but just say youre really tired and need to sleep. I would recommend you speak to your midwife or doctor about feeling quilty because i had post natal depression after each of my 2children and the earlier you speak up the better. You really dont want it to develope into this. I went into labour with my 1st baby with absolutely no assistance or jumping etc. However I do have to confess that I took about 3tablespoons of Castor oil in orange juice for my sons birth. My labour started within 12hours. But to be honest people can tell you to jump around, or drive over a train track but your baby will come wen its ready.Good luck, and try to relax
Well, my aunt thought her due date was the date the baby had to be born, so she jumped off a chair several times, and her labor started. But that was back in the 60's, so I do not recommend it anyway. A due date is a best guess, since Baby actually starts labor, not Mommy's body.


About the guilt, talk to your doctor or nurse, since postpartum depression could make that much worse.


Best of luck to you and the baby.


and to say one trite thing because I think you need to hear it ';That which does not kill you will only make you stronger.';
the day isn't over yet and if all else fails a little bit of how u got in this situation may help ur bundle of joy on it way





good luck xx
taht snot is your mucos plug. but that doesn't mean that you are going into labor. I lost mine 2 weeks before I had my daughter. you should try walking or even sex is a good thing to try.
Sounds like a show to me.


You're entitled to a rant every now and then, you build yourself up for this day and it very rarely happens on the date, very frustrating but keep your chin up it won't be long now.


As for talking about what happened, if you need to talk then talk, there must be some young mothers groups in your area, if you're in the UK try and find out where your local Children's Centre is, they're great, with loads of support groups and you'll find alot of mum's that have had complicated pregnancies, prob not in the same way as yours but have struggled through difficulties and are happy to share experiences and support.


Good luck. Enjoy the baby when it comes, you deserve to.
Hey, you are allowed to be selfish right now. you are allowed to feel guilty or however else you want to feel. And when i was pregnant if anybody had told me not to feel the way i feel or not to say what i feel, i'd have hit them. remember, not too many people will hit a pregnant woman back, and no cop is gonna arrest you for assult on your due date. LOL
Itll happen.....theyll let you wait till up to 2 weeks if you havent had it yet and then induce you..but doctors are usually pretty accurate....and the tears? Your really emotional now and that is totally normal ( wait till after you have the baby). I bawled like a baby all before i had mine too. Just relax and spend time with family and friends to keep your mind off of thinking and thinking about it....itll come on its own!! Hope i helped a bit! oh and congrats and good luck with everything!
The green snotty thing could be part of your mucus plug. I always went into labor within 24 hours of passing it. But My ex-husband's girlfriend walked around without her's for 2 weeks before having they're first child together.





On your other issue, the only way you're going to feel better is if you get to let it out. If you need to cry go ahead, sit there and bawl your heart out. You can always blame the hormones. And no one can tell you how to feel.
2day is my sons 5th bday!!! he was 2 wks passed his due date and I thought I was going to die! I think its amazing how the baby your carrying is the survivor of a failed abortion. that lets u kno that your baby was truly meant 2 be. I kno how frustrating it is 2 go past your due date but hey @ least its gonna be born soon!! if u want 2 talk more my name is Kourtney and u can email me @ bornandraised_icardian@yahoo.com
Way to go! Let the games begin! It's hard to be patient and sweet at such a time. All I can tell you is the build-up you speak of is not a let down in any way...and will continue to build up and build up until the baby is actually here. It is disappointing when you feel you're so ready for it to be done and over with but once you get into the hospital emotions/hormones are roaring and you don't know what you feel...you think omg I'm not doing this, then yes let's do it, get it over with. LOL I hope all goes well and don't worry, soon you'll get to share you're very own birthing story and freak out other mother-to-be's out there! LOL Best wishes!
ARHH bless 40 weeks is a real long time it must soooo frustrating. it wont be much longer now but i bet uve heard that as well 2day. This sounds rudish but pinching and tweaking your nipples makes the uterus contract and mite bring out contractions. this is what mt m/w told me. good luck hope you have a pain free labour (yea right lol) be strong the babys coming soon
sophie anytime you have discharge like that you need to let the doctors office know. Calm down, the baby will be born when he/she is ready. I know you are more than ready to get it over with, but just take it easy because these things have to run their course. You got your hopes up and the baby did not come on ';time';. My second baby was 2 weeks past her due date! Every day I was so anxious thinking, ';this is the day';! Try to put your mind on other things- how about doing something crafty or start watching a series that you can borrow from the library.
I know its hard but don't feel guilty. I believe everything happens for a reason. Don't live in the past. Live in the present. I know it seems like forever, but she really will be here soon! And she will be worth everything you have gone through, just wait and see. In the mean time try to relax. Do something for yourself, read a good book, take a warm bath, watch a good movie that will make you laugh. and most importnatly relax. Good luck and congrats!
just think how good it will feel when you finally get to hold your baby for the first time,will make it all worth it


im sorry people have given you such a hard time,people always get so political when it comes to abortion it seems like eveyone and their dog has an opionon on that subject,but your baby survived so she/hes like a little miracle in its self


i was nearly a week over due (lol im 20 now) and the day i was born there was a hurrican (god that wasnt meant to scare you just meant to show how i made me dramatic entrance into the world) my mom did things to get me to come out by like riding the bus on this route which was full of pot holes etc i just didnt wanna budge =)


Anyway i hope all goes well for you and im sure it wont be too long!
hi sweetie, was thinking about you the other day, i was pretty sure you must be due now!!! ...the baby is giving you an early lesson.. IT IS HIS WAY FROM NOW ON!!! ;-) no such thing as being selfish once HE decides to grace you with his presence.. enjoy the next couple of days of 'doing it your way' cos you're gonna miss that !!!! he will come when he is ready, ..my daughter was about 3days late (according to me, according to my midwives she was over 10 days!!!..I knew exactly when she was due.. so i wasn't worried like my midwife!!).. I found though that a curry done the trick!! ;-) and rasberry leaf tea is supposed to get babs moving!! ...and pineapple.. ;-) seriously chill, sleep, and read ..all while you can, don't worry, your baby boy is just showing you who is boss.. ;-)





lovely to see ya hun, thinking of you, good luck babe, and when you have time please get in touch!!! I want pics!!





all the very best sophie xxxx
When I was expecting my first baby, I was also alone without a Daddy for my little one, I was due on the 4th March and spent the night at a party to take my mind off what would happen, then passed another day by the 6th day I was out of my mind and they induced me at the hospital and I finally gave birth to my beautiful boy a week later, it might sound like years away to you but believe me sweetie it will be worth it in the end, good luck and do not listen to anyone I do not like pain and am having baby Number 5 so it is really not that bad, when they pass you your baby it is worth everything and more X X X X