I think this baby might be trying to work its way out. I'm 39 +6 weeks. I woke up about an hour ago with some pains. The pains are coming every 6-2 minutes lasting around a minute. They are manageable. I've had a couple of paracetamol and I'm swaying around the kitchen. Trying to be quiet as I don't want to wake anyone up just yet as this could all stop.
I've just popped my tens machine on. That was hard work, I've no idea if the pads are in the right place but it seems to be helping. Sat on my ball watching eastenders, I don't think I'd be able to get back to sleep now.
I'm going to give it another 10 mins then wake the other half up. Things haven't slowed down at all. Contractions every 2-4 mins lasting around a minute.
One-minute long contractions every 2 to 4 minutes? What on earth are you waiting for? Get yourself to the hospital (or get medical help to you if a home birth) right away.
they don't feel painful enough to go to hospital yet. Only just started breathing through them. Partner is awake, running around like a mad man and I've just rung my mum and asked her to come round.
Sorry for the late reply. He was born at 8am on Wednesday. We managed a natural delivery using only the tens machine. It was really intense but so glad to have avoided any complications.
