This baby has suddenly gone nuts. Properly violently trashing around, all over the place, ribs, cervix, organs. Moving so much and so fast I have just thrown up (although anything makes me throw up these days!).

He has been like this for about 45 mins, and he will not stop. He has not been this active before.

I called the number on notes, put through to the labour ward, who told me to stop worrying, it will settle down 'is this your first dear? have a warm bath'. DH thinks she must know what she is talking about, as she is the midwife.

But I read that it could be a sign of distress if it comes on suddenly?

Don't know I'm afraid, but I'm bumping for you - hope everything is ok. xxx

Do you have a community midwife you can ring instead of the labour ward? Ours tend to be more helpful & sympathetic than the ones at the hospital.

It means it's getting ready ..... DS2 did that - very unnerving and then on the day I actually gave birth - very little I actually got quite worried.

Probably get it checked out thogh as they say any unusual patterns should be looked at but I would not worry.

I think have also heard that you should report excess movement. How annoying to have such a patronising midwife.
I'm 37 weeks too, not first baby but still anxious about every little thing so you have my sympathies!
Can you ring your own community midwife for advice?

Thanks cathy. The community midwife number is only available between 9-10am. My midwife is never available. I can leave a message and she will get back to me in the next couple of days. I called another number which was given on the back of the notes as number to call after 20 wks if unable to talk to own midwife, and some woman answered, who put me through to some bloke on the labour ward who then finally put me through to a midwife, who dismissed it completely out of hand. I felt like a child. DH thinks I am being paranoid. Which I think I am. Probably.

I am sure its all fine.

He has calmed down now. Which now also worries me. Can't win today.

hairtwiddler not my first either! Which is why i felt so patronised!

twolittlekings oooh how long afterwards did you give birth?

I might just go and have a bath anyway. I am a bit fed up with this pg now, its been a little stressful, or rather I have been!

I am happy for him to arrive safe and sound now. Well, after today, he can come along when he likes.

Sorry crossed posts. Poor you. Hope all ok. My 'what to expect' book says to report a sudden rush of frantic activity.
If you're still worried, don't worry about ringing again. Being embarrassed about making a fuss is not a good enough reason not to.

Mine can arrive anytime after tomorrow morning if it likes as will be 37 weeks then. Am currently staying in awaiting delivery of home birth kit!

I was still overdue but for the last few weeks he went mad!! Sometimes it got to the point when i just wished it would stop IYKWIM as it was really uncomfortable.

One episode co-incided with quite strong braxton hicks - are you getting these? I never got them with DS1, or i can't remember them as much. I did actually call my hospital and they were happy to put me on a monitor for half an hour to check all OK.
I think you sjould go and check it out if nothing else to make you feel better. I always err on side of caution.