MIL driving me nuts - past due date
I went late by 9 days with my first and that was with an induction.
My MIL is here because we have a toddler and she can provide childcare, my daughter adores her. She is very helpful.
I was due yesterday.
I’m tired. I’m 40+1. I spent most of my pregnancy severely anemic. I’m still working full-time (though from home since 38 weeks). I have a toddler.
Every time I sit down my MIL makes comments like I need to be on my feet, I should go for a walk, I should go dancing, I was more active last pregnancy (I wasn’t), etc. I get she’s inpatient and excited but it’s driving me nuts. Plus I am pretty active! I’m up and down the stairs doing laundry, cleaning, lifting my toddler, we went to the local fall carnival for 2 hours yesterday where I was walking, standing, and again hefting my toddler without complaint. I’m out running errands. I went and bought 2 giant 26 lb pumpkins and lifted and arranged them outside by myself. I’m not just lying in bed.
I finally snapped and said I am active and if it were that easy to induce labor no one would go past their due date.
Last appointment (5 days ago) I was barely 1cm dilated. I don’t have any signs of labor. I know things can change quickly. I’m hoping to avoid another induction (it was most unpleasant) but all this pressure isn’t helping me!