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Christmas day baby? I think my waters might be breaking!

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lolalotta · 25/12/2009 08:06

I have been "leaking" slightly cloudy fluid which has no colour since 6.00am this morning, a few mild cramps and a pale pink bloody show, do you think this might be it???
My due date is today, this is my first so I'm a bit clueless!!!
I never actually thought it would happen today...
If this really is it, how long might it be till contractions start?
Happy Christmas everyone!

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TipsyFairydifferentID · 25/12/2009 08:07

The "cramps" are possibly early contractions[fmsile]

If this is it, wishing you a speedy labour and a Christmas baby

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AngryPixie · 25/12/2009 08:20

Sounds like it's all kicking off Lola,

Good luck, keep us posted!

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rubyslippedonastraymincepie · 25/12/2009 08:33

a show is a good sign that something is happening

your contractions may or may not start today but things are moving!

best of luck

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peppapighastakenovermylife · 25/12/2009 09:03

It is definitely a sign that things are starting

How long it takes until you go into labour might vary - one friend had a show and then a baby 8 hours later. I on the other hand had a show on the wednesday and a baby on the sunday.

Fingers crossed for you whatever is happening

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MumNWLondon · 25/12/2009 10:17

sign things are starting... but as the others say might take all day for contractions to get going or might happen quickly...

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lolalotta · 25/12/2009 11:09

Thanks for the replies, still no contractions but I lost a bit of my mucus plug (sorry TMI!!!)and still leaking fluid steadily and more pale pink mucus. Hey, at least I'll get to eat some roast dinner!

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lolalotta · 25/12/2009 11:16

Peppa, did your waters go on the Wednesday too, or did you just have the show?

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MumNWLondon · 25/12/2009 12:13

Lolalotta - if your waters do properly go speak to the hospital - generally they don't like you to go more than 24 hours between waters going and giving birth because of risk of infection. not sure if leaking counts though.

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Pantofino · 25/12/2009 12:14

Good luck! And Happy Xmas!

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MerlinsBeard · 25/12/2009 13:57

It does sound like things are getting started.

Check everything is to hand and that your DP/DH knows where those things are too

Wishing you a stressfree labour !! (won't say speedy because that PAINFUL!!)

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ilovesprouts · 25/12/2009 14:08

bump

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mumoverseas · 25/12/2009 14:35

ooh good luck Lolalotta. I'm a boxing day baby, missed Christmas by 2 hours, wonder if your little one will arrive before midnight? x

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mama2moo · 25/12/2009 14:44

My waters leaked with dd and I didnt have her until the day after that.

You should phone your labour ward though, they may want you in to monitor the baby and make sure all is ok.

Good luck

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peppapighastakenovermylife · 25/12/2009 16:37

They didnt go until the saturday - they went with a pop though, no leaking.

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maybebaby23 · 25/12/2009 20:12

Wow Lola!!!!

Good luck, let us know how you are doing!

Exciting!!!

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lolalotta · 25/12/2009 22:18

So much for crossing my legs Maybebaby, now I know what a real contraction feels like, lol! I have been to the hospital to check everything is ok, and it is, so now I am back home and contractions have actually started. Looks like it could be a Boxing day baby???

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jaquelinehydeThePresents · 25/12/2009 22:27

Oooh wonderful, what lovely news. Good luck, and although it sounds stupid, try to enjoy it. Keep us posted

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ErikaMaye · 26/12/2009 02:30

My friend had her baby this morning Best of luck, fingers crossed for tomorrow!!

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newmomma · 26/12/2009 10:03

any news yet lolalotta??

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maybebaby23 · 26/12/2009 11:29

Eeeek lola good luck!!

I think i have had a bit of a show this morning!

I was just saying to DH last night how you have been feeling exactly the same as me and you have started, so i can't be far behind! Then this morning i am cramping and have had a bit of a show! Maybe boxing day babies for us both! At least we made it through christmas day, you only just lol.

Hope all is well with you, you will soon have your little bundle

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maybebaby23 · 26/12/2009 20:27

Any news lola? I bet you are holding your beautiful little baby by now

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Jagsy · 26/12/2009 20:32

Hi Lola, hope you have some news by now. I have a xmas day ds, who is 5 now!

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blondiep14 · 26/12/2009 20:34

Hey Lola, hope things are going/have gone well. Can't wait to hear!!

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5inthesleighbed · 26/12/2009 20:36

Lovely time to have a baby

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maybebaby23 · 28/12/2009 08:58

Thinking of you lola! Hope all went well!

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