39w feeling discouraged, lots of crying. Pls help, send hugs, advice and chocolate covered strawberries.

I’m 39w3d FTM.

I had a heart condition scare about four weeks ago and was leaning towards induction due to medical reason but thank the Lord my heart has gotten better so we are now focusing on a natural labor (hopefully).

I’m 39W3d, 50% effaced and baby is in -3 position. I have been 50% and -3 for two weeks now and I’m starting to feel discouraged that Im not progressing.

I got my membrane swept yesterday. And the OB said I was .5cm dilated. I had cramping and things for an hour or after my sweeps it’s now been 24 hours and nothing.

I have been walking a lot, stretching, birthing ball figure 8s, pelvic tilts, sex (once) and squats.

Due date is next Tuesday, OB said if I don’t go into labor by then they will schedule my induction for 41 weeks.

Any tips …. I’m just so sad and frustrated and everyone keeps telling me horrible induction stories and I haven’t had the easiest pregnancy mentally and I don’t think mentally I can handle a terrible induction with a terrible labor (yes I’m in therapy and yes I will remain in therapy after birth too).