Only my 5th labour though. (had twins)
My DH is a plane ride away, so I really need to decide!
I felt a bit crampy around 1.30am when I went to bed. Managed ot get to sleep. Woke up at 2am with a headache and crampiness, took a couple of paracetamol and tried to get back to sleep. I've managed to doze off a bit, but not get any sleep. Have backache cramps/contractions, but not overly painful, especially when I walk about, but very uncomfortable at times. Some have been 5 mins apart, some further apart so difficult to time. They are lasting around 20 seconds or so. I started had a sweep last Weds and started having blood tinged discharge on Friday night. Since the early hours the discharge is much more bloody, not bright red though. (not worried) The 'contractions' are getting more painful.
My previous labours have been really short. A few mild cramps 10-15 minutes apart, then painful contractions 3 mins apart. Established labours recorded at 5hrs, 4hrs, 3hrs and 45 minutes in that order, so I am just not used to a labour like this, if that's what it is.
Have spoken to DH and he is on standby, my Mum is upstairs asleep, but reluctant to wake her. Bit worried that if it is labour DH won't get back in time even if he gets the next flight as he won't be here for another 5 hours.
I feel very silly!
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To not know if I am in labour when it's my 6th baby?
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midori1999 · 20/06/2011 06:37
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