40 weeks pregnant and feeling that my body 'doesn't work'?

I am feeling sad and like my body betrayed me. I am pregnant with a child that wont' come out. I have tried EVERYTHING and nothing works. My baby is over 9 1/2 lbs, and he won't come out. I had to take evening primrose oil, just to make my cervix soft. I get so many darn Braxton Hicks and am in pain alot.. and yet no labour. I wait around like a huge whale that is beached. I can't function hardly anymore. I can't eat hardly, there is no room for food in me with this baby. I can't drink with out peeing, and he hasnt' even dropped. I feel like my body has messed up and doesnt' work. Everyone is waiting and asking about my baby. They are all 'well you had your membranes stripped, it will be soon!' that didnt' work either. My body doesnt' work. I am MISERABLE. I want to sleep, but I lay down and all I can do is THINK.. maybe that cramp.. maybe that is fluid leaking. I am going insane. I am overdue. How to stop obessing, I can't distact myself anymore... I used to be able too

40 weeks pregnant and feeling that my body 'doesn't work'?
i would still see even though you have a midwife to induce you ..let them know what you are going through emotionally and you never know they might just do that..and i was the same like you..and i just gave up on thinking about it and on may 17 at 2am unexpectingly my water broke..i was overcome with joy b.c i was waiting for it to happen ..just hang in there..good luck and congrats..
Reply:I understand completely, but you should be fine. My son was born a little late. He was 9 lbs 5 oz. I had to have a c-section, but he's here, happy, healthy, and I am getting my body back!
Reply:If you are that miserable, perhaps you should consider seeing an OBGYN? Midwives are great, but not so much for more complicated birthing situations. An OB will probably recommend inducing, possibly a C-section since the baby is so large (especially if you are small-framed).



If I were you, I'd do this ASAP. You're only going to get more tired, thus less able to cope with childbirth, the longer you wait.



Good luck! No matter what you decide to do, it will be over soon. :)
Reply:Well if I would have went to 40 weeks I would be on the phone with my dr first thing monday morning saying ok we need to get this little man out. I am sure your dr would agree ask for an induction. Sorry I don't have any ideas on how to distract you. But I will say a prayer that you go have your angel tonight!! Good Luck.
Reply:it's okay, i'm only 35 weeks and i feel like that, but soon they should induce you. u should not another week becuase it's hardly any room yet and plus der's no a lot of ambiotic fluid left. Don't worry it will happen soon **** it might even happen when your reading this.
Reply:Wow. Have they not enduced your labor?

they should have. because the amnotic fluid is going to run out and not be safe for your son.

You might just have to have a c-section!
Reply:The same thing happened to me with my first. I was induced 2 wks after my due date. Be patient. Most doctors will not let you go more than a week past your due date. Just keep reminding yourself that it's almost over. Then you will have a beautiful baby!!! My baby weighed 9lb 15 1/2 oz when she was born. She was a big girl but healthy and beautiful. Try to relax and just concentrate on the end result. It will be over soon. FYI...my second one came 1 week early. So if you do have another it doesn't mean that the same thing will happen all over again.
Reply:try walking, reading books on how to care for baby. have you considered getting induced? just a thought. good luck and hang in there.
Reply:try some visualization... all you have to do is lay down, close your eyes and imagine your baby dropping ... your cervix opening and your baby being born... try it every time that you're having trouble sleeping ... take deep breaths in through your nose and out your mouth... and just reassure yourself that you'll be ok... you'll have this baby very soon... everything will turn out great!!!

sometimes you just need to have someone tell you that it's ok and tonight that's me

good luck and God bless you and your baby!!
Reply:Perhaps you should speak to your doctor about inducing labor?
Reply:It feels hopeless right now, and I know you won't believe me, but labor will happen soon. It may not be today or tomorrow, but baby will come out. My last baby was 41 weeks 6 days before he decided to come out. I know the feeling.

I really felt like I would be pregnant forever.

What someone told me, that might make you laugh, is that you are thinking about it too much. Baby wants to surprise you so you need to stop thinking about it.

I'm not sure how true that is, but don't get discouraged.

Baby will come when he is ready.
Reply:I understand your frustration Honey!!!!!!

But and i know u have probably heard this before Baby's come when they are ready to come .For your and your baby's Health you need to calm down.Keep telling yourself this wont last forever and when your holding your beautifully baby in your arms what a reward that will be,Baby's are such a blessing!

also what dose your Doctor/midwife say?

they know what your going through trust them.

The Best of Wishes

***from a mother of three***
Reply:oh honey, i feel your pain. i really do. rest assured the child will come out. lol! God bless and best of luck to you. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Reply:You're doctor will induce before long. My baby was born almost 3 weeks late....in the middle of August.....talk about miserable. I promise that you wont have to go through the misery for too much longer. I didn't want to be induced and requested not to be...but normally a doctor won't let a pregnancy go 10 days over, so it'll all be OK. Oh and don't let the LuvNMe lady scare you. A Full Term Pregnancy is 38-40 weeks. At forty weeks you are in zero danger of losing your amniotic fluid, unless you have been leaking it or your water breaks. Don't Be Worried, stress will only slow things down. Just be calm , and relaxed.
Reply:Sounds to me like you are going to need a C-Section. If you are late, and your baby hasn't even dropped yet...Especially with a baby that weighs over 9lbs.



As far as how you feel, it's normal. A woman waits on those 40 weeks to pass and then when it comes and baby doesn't, we are miserable. All you do is get bigger because all that is happening now is baby is growing. It won't be long now though. Maybe you could get one of those body pillows and try to snuggle with it to sleep better.



Ways to induce yourself:



Have sex...or at least try to have an orgasm. The orgasm causes your uterus to contract and could stimulate labor.



Nipple stimulation: Even if you're not planning on breastfeeding, go out and get you a cheap pump. Pumping your breasts will also cause stimulation to your uterus and could begin labor.



Good Luck