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?

Good luck Bumper

Just marking my spot - how exciting Bumper :)

Pool was lovely, but out for a bit as contractions slowed down to 7 mins.

Same thing happened to be Bumper, got stuck at 5 cm too. DD was born within about 10 mins of getting out

Good luck you are doing a great job and Mnetting too - respect!

Exciting. Lovely sunny day to have a baby (well, is dahn sarf)

Good luck!

Hope getting out speeds the contractions up again... you're doing brilliantly (at the labour thing as well as the mn updates )
Good luck....

ooh a live birth thread! Good luck!

good luck bumper

Oooo, this is an exciting thread.

Good luck Bumper!!

marking thread. Overly excited

Good luck Bumper!

Really hope you get a great HB, and enjoy it (yes, its possible!)

Is the MW staying, or has she gone?

x

Oh, and do get DH to keep updating when you no longer can, won't you? can't keep your audience waiting...

Hi Bumper - was thinking of you the other day. Hope thigns are going well - I'll keep thinking of you for sure now (better than working!) and will check back later for some lovely news!

Right, MW suggested a walk so just been to the shop for chocolate as we don't have nearly enough in the house! Contractions stopped a bit in the shop, but now back again.

Having a nibble on a sarnie, hungry work this.

Aw, thanks for answering the floss question, Bumper. Shall save the oral hygiene lecture for another day though

Sending you lots of positive vibes (and a pack of Oral B Satin Tape)

x post - choc an essential. Whether in labour or not. Well done, you

Have you got a birthing ball? I didnt discover them till DC5. Brilliant fun and the only place I could stay sat down when mid contraction.

Hurry up, I have to go out in a bit

I have got a ball but the baby has been so low down I'm finding it v uncomfy. Leaning over the table with the laptop atm.

just to add best wishes

ooooooooooooooooh, bumper's having a BABY!

omg.....how exciting!!

good luck!

walk and choc great idea... now eat choc after sarnie to keep strength up. You're getting there

Ok, have got on the ball now so I can 'active' without having to make too much effort! That does seem to have sped them up, plus given me a distraction.