Amazing, have put myself into labour by sheer effort of will!

[preghead]

I really tried to make my waters go and they bloody did I can't believe it!

How did you do it?

why would you want your waqters to go first hun? If the baby isnt positioned correctly, that isn't ideal
have you stqrted contractions?

Due date today, spent all day at the hospital today like yesterday, doctors and sonographers and midwives arguing, induce, don't induce, one minute I am staying in next I am going home, finally the doctor says induce, then the midwife tells them the unit is full so can't. Come back tommorow for scan, trace decision on induction same all over again. I don't want to be induced so I thought ffs let's just get on with it so while they were still arguing amongst themesleves I stood up and pushed really hard and tried to make them go and they did!

Right. This is er unusual.

Yes fairly mild contractions started straight away, not that this has helped really as they are still full and ive been turfed out to " come back later" so am standing downstairs in the cafe, water going everywhere, waiting for Dp to come and get me as he doesn't think I should drive?

Good luck - my waters broke first with all of mine, hours before anything else happened in all instances

I suspect that you didn't actually make them go it was just co-incidence. Are you overdue?

Yes last time ( is my third) waters broke about 7pm contractions started about midnight born at about 3. Do you think fact they have started straight away this time means it could be quicker this time?

Positioning reasonable I think from scan I had at 2 pm wa head down fairly engaged looking sideways. Only 2cm dilated though.

Wow, at least I won't need to be induced I guess as long as happens tonight.

erm, positive thinking is really not a cause of labour starting, but good for you !

i am not sure should be sent home with full rupture of membranes if you've not been monitored or anything though?

Yes I know but still impressed I really was pushing and visualising them going though. Not overdue due date today.

Also had sweep today prob more to do with it but don't spoil my fun!

They did a CTG before I went but I am also wondering with third whether I should go home the contractions are getting quite strong ! It's because they're bloody full no doubt

Hardly their fault.

No fault of management that closed other local unit

i'd stick around if they are getting stronger, walka round, go and get something to eat

could go quite quick as 3rd baby

Sorry for the hijack.

Congratulations litr ive been waiting for your bitrh announcment

Does your ds have a brother or sister?

I really wouldn't go home at this stage. I'm surprised they'll let you. Good luck with it all - won't be long :).

GO PREGHEAD! Hope you have a good 'un and it's all swift and smooth. Keep the positive thoughts going. Let us know how you get on.

lovely name :)

preghead - GO!

Good luck preghead! Congrats Lady (although not sure that's quite what preghead wants to hear at this moment in time!)

Thanks all, not too quick in the end, kicked off about midnight, ds3 born at 5 am, contractions less painful than last 2 but pushing hard work. All fine tho, glad it's over .

Congratulations on xanthe lovely name.

Congratulations, preghead! Enjoy snuggly new DS.