40 Weeks!

Yes, I'm 40 weeks and 1 day I might add. Trust me you're not the only one who can't believe it. I thought for sure with this being my second child that I'd go early if only by a day or two. No such luck. To add insult to injury I'm not even feeling labor lift it's weary head. I had contractions consistently for 2 hours a week ago Monday, but now I'm convinced that they were sympathy contractions for my sister-in-law. So now everyone I know who was due around me has already had their babies, but little ole Denise gets to play the waiting game. I've tried pressure points, juice, and walking. Yes, I know that sex is also suppose to help kick start labor, however I'd like to know how one participates in such an activity when they can't sit, stand, or lay down without being utterly uncomfortable.?

I'm carrying this baby out in front instead of all the way around like I did Oakley so of course the weight of my stomach pulls whenever I lay down on my side and if I lay down on my back I'm gasping for air. Sitting is OK until I try to stand up and then I have to hold my stomach when I do so I don't double over in pain. It's a good thing no one tells you how much harder the second pregnancy is from the first or else women would not have more children. As you can tell my maternity shirts are no longer long enough to cover the panels in my pants so finding something to wear is fun. I think when you get to the point that maternity clothes no longer fit GOD should oblige and make you go into labor.