Ok, so I think I may possibly be in labour...

[Bumperlicious]

Was woken up at about 6.40 which lots of pain in my uterus, however this isn't unusual at the moment, but I couldn't get back to sleep as it was unusually painful, plus quite painful in my bottom which I haven't had till now, and feeling a little bit nauseous.

I've been to the loo and. well, you know, expelled stuff that needed expelling, and my show, which has been coming in bits for days is now bloody.

Pains are intermittent atm, and not really timable yet (I've been in constant bloody pain for weeks so finding it hard to tell the difference!)

Am planning a HWB, but my first labour what about 5-6 from start to finish, so am anticipating this one to be shorter. At what point should I call the MW?

DH is just getting ready and can hopefully take DD to nursery, just as I'd planned (see my cosmic ordering thread).

What do you think? Time to start filling up the pool?

Nothing helpful to say - but GOOD LUCK bumper!!!!!!! XX

It's all just as I'd planned it! Friend has picked up DD for nursery. Except DH put the shower curtain in the pool instead of the liner, so just had to empty a third of it out and stat again

Constractions still erratic but about 5 mins apart which is how things started with DD.

Wow, sounds like things are happening, good luck :)

Oooh - I was just thinking about you yesterday and how it must be time for this baby to make an appearance!

Good luck!

Yep, mw on way. Hmm, contractions 4-5 mins. DH just asked how close when you are ready to pop? I don't know! Anyone?

Oooh, I want a HWB next time (had water birth in hospital first time) . . .

Good luck!!

Is it worth taking any paracetamol? Wait till later? Not going to touch the sides?

Pain ok, so I won't bother for now.

2nd stage 2.5 hours long. Hoping that is shorter this time.

Oh good luck Bumper -joins thread and knits some booties.

Go Bumper!!

I had a HWB with DS2 it was lovely.

good luck :)

you're labour might go from o-60 v quick, so start getting the pool ready so you've got yourself sorted for when you suddenly need to get in

happy birthing ! and remember to breathe x

Pool nearly done. MW just turned up but I sent her off to park down the road.

Feels a bit calm before the storm...

Ooh - how exciting!

Best of luck, Bumper

Good luck bumper!!! Have been following your posts recently and wish you all the best!

oooo how lovely a live birth thread - good luck.

I reckon it'll be a quick 'un and you'll be back on here just after lunchtime

Calm is gooooooooood. Nerves and adrenaline will slow it down, so lots of breathing! Get in your pool and listen to nice music, or get dh to massage your shoulders maybe?

So exciting!

Good luck! I've been following your threads as I'm just a couple of weeks behind you, so all very exciting to read a live labour thread :)

MW just examined me (on my request) baby very head down, membranes intact, 3-4 cm.

Thanks for all the posts by the way. Good to have a distraction.

Good luck Bumper, sounds like you will have you little bundle by lunch!