Anyone going through similar issues?

First pregnancy, 40 w 1d today feeling tired, a lot of pain between my legs and very swallen feet, legs and hands. I'm also getting tightening feeling on my belly which makes it go rock hard every 20 minutes to an hour. Im going toilet more often and cannot sleep. Is labour on the way?

[Sisi14]

Hey my lovely, all sounds like a good sign to me , your emptying your bowels is that what you mean ?? That’s a good sign as that usually happens a day or hours before labour kicks in. How are you feeling?? Xx

[Hidden in reply to Sisi14]

Good to hear thank you! And I feel terrible, every night is worse then the other x

[Sisi14 in reply to Hidden]

Aw bless you not long now hun your body is getting ready, keep an eye on the swelling though hun in hands xx

[Sisi14 in reply to Sisi14]

Hopefully your cervix is really soft and your 2cm and baby engaged xx

[Hidden in reply to Sisi14]

Fingers crossed hun thank you x

[Sisi14 in reply to Hidden]

Your welcome babe all the best keep me posted xx

[Hidden in reply to Sisi14]

So I had thr membrane sweep and nothings happened so far. I've been booked in to be induced this Friday, they'll be using a tablet which will be inserted into my vagina to get things going for me. Really scared but super excited as I'm leaving with my princess in my arms wether it takes 1 day or 5 days being in hospital x

[Sisi14 in reply to Hidden]

Aw hun well you never know baby girl might decide to come on her own . I’ve had the pessary tablet inserted in the virgina and it’s ok just softens the cervix etc and helps labour a lot , they might be able to just break your waters if they can feel them too. I’m so happy for you only 2 sleeps to go til you go in , I wish you all the best xxx keep me posted xx

[Hidden in reply to Sisi14]

Oh thank you so much Sisi14 you literally give me a positive vibe, and yes finally I can see a way out through this pregnancy it feels like I've been pregnant forever! And I will definely update you after Friday hun x

[Sisi14 in reply to Hidden]

Aw hun glad I can be at some help, you will be ok my lovely 😊 and all worth it at the end. I’m really excited for you and can’t wait for your update xx 😘

[roxannacar]

It could well be. If you are much more swollen than usual, I would get in touch with your midwife tho so they can check your blood pressure and urine.

[Hidden in reply to roxannacar]

Ive been tested for preclampsia and the results were okay. I also have a midwife appointment in the morning where I'll be getting a membrane sweep, not sure If it's a good idea or not but anything to get labour started because I can't stand this any longer

[roxannacar in reply to Hidden]

That's good news. I had a sweep with my first and baby was out by next day ... good luck!

[Hidden in reply to roxannacar]

Oh that's giving me a lot of positive hope! My appointment is at 11 this morning, will definitely let you know how it goes. Thank you x

[Sisi14 in reply to Hidden]

Hope all is going well ! Xx