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I'm in labour - when do I phone the labour ward?

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Metrobaby · 21/04/2004 09:27

This is my 2nd pg, and I'm having contractions today and it hurts I've been having them since 2am this morning they are every 10 mins or so - haven't changed since - except that they are lasting longer and more painful. I don't want to go into hospital too early, but when should I phone the labour ward to go in? I'm scared too.

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Metrobaby · 21/04/2004 18:57

Can you believe that I am STILL here - still stuck on 10 min contractions. At this rate this 2nd labour will last longer than my 1st. And here was i thinking that subsequent labours were meant to be faster. I think my body has convientantly forgot about my last labour 3.5yrs ago

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Thomcat · 21/04/2004 17:39

Ahhh, just seen this, good luck, thinking of you and very excited, TC x

LadyMuck · 21/04/2004 17:35

Hope it's all gone well! Thinking of you - let us know soon!

ragtaggle · 21/04/2004 12:33

This is so exciting. Good luck Metrobaby.

Lesley76 · 21/04/2004 12:33

Good luck Metrobaby!

BTW what drugs CAN you take? ( Sorry don't mean to hijack the thread but several of you mentioned this!! ) Is paracetemol OK? What about ibuprofen? Alcohol?

vivat · 21/04/2004 12:10

Best of luck Metrobaby - thinking of you. We'll raise a cup of coffee to you at lunchtime

glitterfairy · 21/04/2004 12:04

GOod luck and dont be scared!

Lisa78 · 21/04/2004 11:55

oooooohhh! Exciting! Lots of luck metrobaby, let us know how you get on!
We're thinking of you

aloha · 21/04/2004 11:33

Not a wuss! Take the paracetamol - and any drugs you have handy (or is that not a good idea? ) Nobody likes pain, except some very strange Tory MPs...

Lesley76 · 21/04/2004 11:13

thats reassuring thanks lady P

Kayleigh · 21/04/2004 11:06

Thanks LadyP
Keep us posted.

LadyP · 21/04/2004 10:57

Just to let everyone know, I have just spoken to her and she is doing fine. Mum, DH and DD there to help her through.

And if you're reading this MB, as I said, I'm really thiking of you and I actually have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I am soo excited!!!

motherinferior · 21/04/2004 10:50

you aren't a wuss! keep going and lots of love. how very very exciting!
xxxxxxxxxx

dinosaur · 21/04/2004 10:49

Chin up Metrobaby, just think when you are strolling around enjoying the summer heat in June and July with your new little one, I'll still be waddling around on my swollen ankles cursing!

sargentmajorBeetroot · 21/04/2004 10:46

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LadyP · 21/04/2004 10:45

Hi, matey.

Shall give you a ring in a mo (if you're still there).

I'm at home today, so if you need someone to look after T (she can help me entertain DS ), I'm available.

Hopefully DH with give DH and I some good news tonight!!! Thinking of ya!

Kayleigh · 21/04/2004 10:40

Honey, if you still have time - and to keep your mind of the pain can you email me your address!!
Am keeping my fingers crossed that this one will pop out as soon as you get to the hospital

Thinking of you.
XXXX

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Metrobaby · 21/04/2004 10:37

hi everyone - still here - and contractions till 10 mins apart. Frenchgirl your assumptions were correct as I have been in the bath for the last hour which was nice. Thanks for all your support everyone - I'm sorry I'm such a wuss when it comes to pain. Citygirls - I wish to god I was rather having coffee with you lot than being here with these contractions

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dinosaur · 21/04/2004 10:30

Good luck Metrobaby! Thinking of you!

Kayleigh · 21/04/2004 10:20

Oh wow this is so exciting !!!
We'll drink a toast to you over our coffees at lunchtime.

Good luck honey.

aloha · 21/04/2004 10:05

Ooh, good luck! I do like the online births

binkie · 21/04/2004 10:04

Metrobaby, excited for you! All the best XX

So guess won't be seeing you at the City meet-up at lunchtime then ...

WSM · 21/04/2004 10:01

Best of luck Metro . I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for your birth announcement.

Heathcliffscathy · 21/04/2004 09:59

good luck good luck! it's so exciting

Frenchgirl · 21/04/2004 09:57

good luck metrobaby, hopefully you're in the bath now!