Am I in labour?

[WinnieThePooh]

Hi all,

I am 36+4 weeks pregnant today.

When I had DD1 5 years ago my waters broke when I went to the loo at 2.50am but I did not get and labour pains until much later.

I can't sleep for terrible back ache and I am finding it difficult to catch my breath.

Also I think I felt the plug of mucus go earlier (about 11pm) when I went to the loo.
Water have not gone yet though.

My throat is so dry I am guzzling water like there is no tomorrow.

PLEASE SAY THERE IS SOMEONE AROUND

[alipiggie]

I'm here, but don't know how much use I'll be as both my births were through inductions,sorry. If you in the slightest bit concerned why don't you ring your midwife!!!!a

[Gingerbear]

hello WinnieThePooh.
It sounds like something could be happening.
Are you alone?
Have you rung the hospital?

[WinnieThePooh]

DP is asleep.

Not rung hospital yet.

I so want a water birth, but don't think they will ley=t me until I am 37 weeks

[Gingerbear]

Glad DP is with you (albeit asleep!)
My labour started with stomach niggles in the early hours, and the mucous plug went, then contractions proper started about 3 hours later.
Have you had any contractions?

Saying that, even though your plug has gone, it could still be a while before anything happens. Cadbury was off and on with stop-start labour for a week! Hope you hang on a bit longeer so you can get your waterbirth!

[Gingerbear]

How is the backache now?

[WinnieThePooh]

getting worse if anything

[WinnieThePooh]

Bump feels rock hard too

[Gingerbear]

Is there a pattern - is it constant or coming in waves?
Sorry to keep asking Q's, but want to let you know that I am still here
(not tired, as I crashed out earlier breastfeeding DS)
Where are those Doulas when you need them?
Oi, Marsy, are you still up?

[WinnieThePooh]

Doesn't seem to be a pattern?

[mimi1uk]

hi guys i am also 36 plus 4 and cannot sleep had steroid shots, as being induced monday and have a rotten headache,
it sounds like it maybe the start does it get worst the more active u are, ?

[WinnieThePooh]

Sorry, needed to go to loo again.

I think I might try running a bath to see it that helps any.

[Gingerbear]

Can you face getting a bath or a shower? Hot water bottle?
warm water might help.
If the pain is getting worse, I would wake DP.

[WinnieThePooh]

Great minds GB.

I will run a bath now.

We have a buddy system on the due october thread, so will let them know if any developments.

Thank you.

[Gingerbear]

we both posted about a bath at same time.

[Gingerbear]

Go get a bath and see if it helps.
I can stay around if you need me to.

[WinnieThePooh]

I think I will be a while in the bath.

Thank you anyway.

[Gingerbear]

OK.
Holler if you need anything!

[chocolateteapot]

I know you are in the bath and won't see this for a bit but when I went into labour with DD I felt it all in my back. What you have posted sounds very familar to when I was in labour with her. It took some time for my waters to go ie a few hours before I had her. I found leaning forward over a beanbag with DH massaging my back helped a bit relieve it.

[Gingerbear]

Are you still in that bath?
Your fingers will be wrinkly by now!

[MKG]

Winnie the Pooh,

I hope you are doing ok. Do what you can to stay relaxed. Try eating a light snack, you may need the energy later.

Remember to stay hydrated too.

[WinnieThePooh]

Thanks for the support in the early hours.

The bath eased my bach ache though did not get much peace as DD woke with a bad dream about 3.40, so she came in with me for a bit.

I finally went back to bed about 4.45 after settling her in her own bed.

Did not get much sleep, but am planning on going back to bed for a bit after taking her to school.

Thank goodness I have got all my bags packed ready, looks like they might be needed a bit earlier than planned.

Thanks again for all the support.