Could this be early labour?

[roarfeckingroarr]

Does this sound like it could be early labour?

I'm 40+5 with first baby and have been having Braxton Hicks and period pain like cramps for weeks. Late last night these were getting stronger and from around 3am I've been waking up every 20 minutes or so with sharp pains around my hips and lower back that last about 20-40 seconds. They feel a bit like I'm being squeezed really tightly and are painful enough to seriously hurt but manageable with a hot water bottle, hypno breathing and some paras so far.

Could this be it? Pains are getting stronger.

Another one for Rory - he's beautiful!

Looks like a Ralph to me

He is lovely!

I think he is a Toby, Ben or Finlay.

Or Christopher, known as Kit.

Here's another because he's just so gorgeous. I had to go to theatre to have my placenta removed manually so since then we've snuggled on the ward. Home tomorrow fortunately.

I think he looks a bit like a George. We're going to weigh up a few options before deciding.

Congratulations!

He’s lovely, congratulations. I think a Bertie.

Congratulations. I think Rory or Oscar. He’s absolutely gorgeous.

Gorgeous picture. You look incredible, especially for having given birth! And little George (tbc) is just beautiful.

What a gorgeous squishy baby!
I have to say you look fabulous!
Congratulations!

As soon as I saw his first pic I thought George :)

I have a George. Great name! George or Henry I think. Congratulations! Xx

Aw beautiful ❤️ congratulations xx

And don’t you just look amazing!

You both look great!

He is gorgeous 😍 and you look so happy. Sorry to hear you had a tough time. Make sure to get lots of rest and don't push yourself. Enjoy!

I like Henry and Rory too! Love Toby but it's a long term ex so had to rule out.

Very kind of you guys to say. I've now showered and feel much better. George Henry Rory Wilbur is just gorgeous.

God you look amazing after giving birth❤️ I looked like I’d been hit by a car.

George is a great name.

What a lovely thread. Congratulations 🥳

Actually just shed a tear.
The world is so crap right now but oh my word this thread has brought such joy.
Congratulations OP! Sending lots of love and good health your way x

Thank you 😊. To be honest I just look massively relieved that it was over.

Struggling to get him to eat, he's so chilled and sleepy. Tried skin to skin, waking him up, tickling feet etc and the midwives are divided on whether it's a problem or he's just really chilled out and had a big day being born so needs the rest more than more food.

@ScarMatty

Actually just shed a tear. The world is so crap right now but oh my word this thread has brought such joy. Congratulations OP! Sending lots of love and good health your way x

🥰 very happy to have shared some joy

Lovely name choice x

Ah op just caught up! What a beautiful, beautiful boy you made

Glad you’re feeling okish after your day, blimey!

Dd was suuuuper sleepy on the first day and barely bf at all. Remember that colostrum is incredibly rich and his stomach is only the size of a marble atm, so even tiny feeds will be ok. He should perk up a bit tomorrow.

Congratulations!!!!

Many congratulations @roarfeckingroarr. What an adorable baby boy