Could this be it??!!

[whackamole]

Please say yes!

39+2 today, totally fed up. Have been having increased discharge (sorry TMI!) or possibly waters leaking for a few days, and have been wearing panty liners. Just went to the loo and there's a little bit of blood on the pad. I'm having the mildest of back pain, but it is the sort of period pain type. Had it last night too but went nowhere......

I just don't know what I should be thinking TBH, never had BH in my last pregnancy, was induced and had waters break so really don't know what to expect! Also spoke to my mum last night, she told me that in all 3 of her pregnancies she managed to get to 5cm dilated without even knowing and had to have her waters broker all 3 times. I don't know if these things run in families, bit worrying if they do!!

Yes it could be the start, but it doesn't really mean you will get to 5cm without knowing about it! Getting to 5cm with no warning is not really normal, and most of use will be in full blown labour for hours before reaching 5cm.

Have you spoken to your midwife?

Yes! Phone midwife if you think waters have broken

Ooooh, good luck!
Hope it is for you, I had a little blood yesterday but am cursed with long slow start and stop labours. Just having minor pains on and off with no regular pattern here.
Quick labour vibes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Sounds like the bloody show! That's exactly how mine both started, blood and period style pains. How exciting for you!

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Good luck, let us know how you get on

Just a quick update!

Nathan was born yesterday 20/10/11 at 12:49pm, weighing 8lb 6oz after a (relatively!) easy labour lasting 4 hrs 55 mins.

Had a second degree tear which required stitching, but that went smoothly too. I called the hospital at 8am, by the time I got there at 9am (cab didn't show ) contractions had gone from every 6 mins to every 2, so no time for an epidural. Had some morphine which did slow things down a little but he was still born very quickly! Not something I would choose to do again though - I don't think!

Currently sleeping in the moses basket, he has been a little gem. I kept waking in the night expecting him to be crying, but he didn't cry once, just smacked his lips for a feed. Already latching on nicely.

Best part was though, was home by 6:30pm, slept in my own bed, with my baby and my other boys.

Now just waiting for the relatives to descend!

Congratulations!

Congratulations

congrats!!