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Do we think the approaching storm can bring on labour?

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Frecklesandspecs · 27/10/2013 07:09

Due in 2 days. zero signs of labour so I am counting on the approaching storm to help.

A drop in barometric pressure can bring on labour myth has it.
Labour wards fill up during storms?
True or wivez tale?

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Bambamb · 27/10/2013 07:15

No idea but I hope it's true! I'm only 37 weeks but am desperate to have this baby now. DC1was born at 37 weeks so am crossing my fingers for the same this time.
Good luck!

ditavonteesed · 27/10/2013 07:16

God i hope not, I work in the maternity hospital and am working mon and tues night.

Frecklesandspecs · 27/10/2013 08:09

dita I would be interested to know if anything out of the ordinary happens!!

hopefully soon now bamboo but I'm before you remember !

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Excited85 · 27/10/2013 08:19

Desperately hope so. 9 days overdue and climbing the walls!!

Frecklesandspecs · 27/10/2013 08:57

Oh no excited! you deserve to go first.....at the start of the storm to!!
I reckon ill go overdue too though now as I've had no signs in the last few days:-(

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CuppaSarah · 27/10/2013 09:09

There were thunderstorms when Kate Middleton went into labour! Fingers crossed this storm gets things moving for you all.

plinkyplonks · 27/10/2013 09:31

I was born in a thunderstorm and electricity black outs.. :D

Frecklesandspecs · 27/10/2013 10:53

I just went for a short walk to the shops and feel terrible!! I could hardly walk back!! not kidding. the pressure down there is awful today! I feel sick too!!

good luck ladies!!

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ditavonteesed · 27/10/2013 11:02

will let you know if anything unusual happens :)

Lj8893 · 27/10/2013 13:05

I'm due today so I hope so!!!

MrsMuskett · 27/10/2013 13:35

Interesting subject. I'm 40+8 so I'm ready. I joked to my hubby that he'll prob come in the middle of the storm n the power will be out or something lol. And funnily enough I am very very tired today n bump is more painful, could be coincidence but we'll see. Ill post if anything pops out today lol ;)

Frecklesandspecs · 27/10/2013 13:45

well apparently the low pressure can make your waters pop so literally!!
please God let the lights stay on though!
I could not give birth n not have a cuppa after....and I want some gas and air;-)

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MrsMuskett · 27/10/2013 13:49

Frecklesandspecs I'm with u, need a brew and the gas n air if I go tonight, my membranes are bulgin so hopefully it'll set me off ;) xx

Frecklesandspecs · 27/10/2013 13:58

well apparently the low pressure can make your waters pop , so literally!!
God let the lights stay on though!
I could not give birth n not have a cuppa after....and I want some gas and air;-)

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Frecklesandspecs · 27/10/2013 13:59

fingers crossed Mrs!!

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princesscupcakemummyb · 27/10/2013 14:00

no idea Frecklesandspecs but i know how you feel im 39+1 and had enough baby been engaged for weeks tons of bh tried about everything i can to evict this baby but nothings working these old wives tales are tosh

Smitten1981 · 27/10/2013 14:00

Fingers crossed it does. I'm 40+4 today. Sigh.

Frecklesandspecs · 27/10/2013 14:05

lol princess. I agree the walking does sweet nothing!!

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GooFawkes · 27/10/2013 22:50

When I had DS in 2004 the weather was stormy and it was madness. I was admitted because my waters had broken but nothing was happening. Then, they couldn't keep trying the induction as there was no labour suite to put me in.

Good luck

Frecklesandspecs · 28/10/2013 06:04

Nothing here yet:-( ! rubbish storm!

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MrsMuskett · 28/10/2013 09:11

No movement here either, 10 days over :( storm not as bad as thought in midlands, just windier and some rain. Anyone had any movement??

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Frecklesandspecs · 28/10/2013 14:21

:-( I slept through it although was quite bad when I woke up.
Do you think you Will be induced Mrs? I'm due tomorrow and already depressed!

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Lj8893 · 28/10/2013 22:27

Well it worked for me!!!! My gorgeous girl arrived today just 1 day late. I'm certain it was the storm!!!

Frecklesandspecs · 29/10/2013 06:11

Lj Well done and huge congrats!!! I feel like crying when there are these announcements!! hope she gives you some rest and thankyou for confirming the theory!!!! (even though mine isn't here yet!!!) xx

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