This is fun... 39 + 1 and I got a stomach bug

[emkana]

I have been very sick and feel so yucky and weak, plus both the dd's to look after...

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaail

[LadySherlockofLGJ]

Been to the toilet ??

Sorry if that is a bit blunt.

[emkana]

Bag still unpacked btw

I like to take risks

[motherinferior]

It sounds like labour might be on its way...

[emkana]

Yes the toilet and me are great friends today

[emkana]

I was thinking this might be labour starting but both the dd's have been sicky with stomach bugs this week, so I might just have caught that?

[BettySpaghetti]

It might be..uummm...Nature's Natural Clear-out, so to speak.

Before I had DD and DS I had a dodgy stomach but its apparently quite common (avoids an enema I guess!)

[LadySherlockofLGJ]

Look forward to your birth announcement.

[emkana]

Don't seem to have anything resembling contractions though.

[LadySherlockofLGJ]

Oh mine didn't either, but I needed shares in Andrex. TMI I know.

Went on for hours, short trips to the toilet, then normal then back to the toilet.

[lucykate]

both my labours started with a bad tummy, about 12hrs prior to contractions kicking in.

GET THAT BAG PACKED

[motherinferior]

Yep, me too, dodgy stomach, nothing else, then SPLOSH my waters burst. And I hadn't packed my bag...let that be a lesson to you! I was tottering about muttering 'big pants in case of a C-section, er, where did they go?'

[Elibean]

Me too, but I'm only 13 weeks. For you: get your bag packed!!

[sugarfree]

I think you could be on your way!

[MerlinsBeard]

get ur flippin bag packed woman!

in all seriousness though i was just thinking fo you today and wondered if u were "nearly there"

[emkana]

It really is a stomach bug, I'm still here and very fed up.

[Elibean]

Oh you poor love...hope it clears up before your baby really does arrive, then. I have caught dd's bug, and must admit, the thought of imminent delivery feeling weak and floppy does not appeal.

[emkana]

And guess what...


bag still not packed.
Just didn't feel up to it today.

[peachyClair]

given that a tummy bug can kick start labour (the same way a curry or castor oil might) could you get Dh to pack your bag for you? jic!

And if it does start, good luck- everyone here is thinking of you and yours and sending lots of love.

BTW if you start to get dehydrated, bell the MW- they might want to admit for rehydration.

[emkana]

I might get dh to do it in a minute.

I have a feeling though that I will pack the bag MI-style, when contractions are already there or something...

I just can't bring myself to do it!

To be fair everything's in one room and I know where stuff is, so it won't take 2 mins

[peachyClair]

Yeah sister left packing bag until last minute too, she got rushed in and her Dh had to do it. you can only imagine the crud she had to wear! At last if he does it now you can instruct him.

[RTKangaMummy]

Hope you wait 'til after ER but seriously my friend had tummy bug then baby

[Arabica]

Oooh, good luck Emkana! Keep us posted.

[LadySherlockofLGJ]

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LGJ taps her fingers and awaits an update. <strong>~~~~~~~~</strong>

[emkana]

Nothing rien nichts nada!

Still here, still in one piece, currently debating whether to go on day trip on Sunday (see thread in chat, advice greatly appreciated!)

[Elibean]

Hmm, well if you're considering a day trip, you presumably are feeling better bug-wise? Thats good, at least. Not sure what to suggest re trip, not experienced enough...but do pack your bag and take your notes with you if its far from home...
Good luck, will be thinking of you!