Sims update error on MAC: Download server not responding

I am on a MAC and trying to update my Sims 4. I am getting the error message "The network is having problems. The download server is not responding. Please give it a few moments and try again. If the problem persists contact Origin help." 

All of the suggestions I can find to fix it are aimed at Windows. (I have restarted my computer, rebooted origin and tried to download it in safe mode)