nickelbabe's live birth saga part 3. There HAS to be a birth in this one!

[nickelbabe]

Just getting it ready....

Noone post until it's full, right!!

Don't panic, try to relax and nice deep breaths get your dh and call labour ward so as they can send you a Mw.

Yes, you're doing so well. Call DH make sure he is on his way. Even if it's a while yet, you need to feel safe and not worried about anything

Ring the midwife

Ooo Nickel! Good luck!

Have you called the MW yet to come out?

Hopefully ISBN will be here before tea time, if not dinner time.

You'll be fine. Keep calm and keep mobile. Get the tens on and can someone please Google a contraction timer app for nickelbabe? If worst comes to the worst, call an ambulance but keep insisting on a midwife.

Yes there is always 999 if it comes to that. Keep calm.

Don't panic. Stay calm. You can do this - no choice now

Good luck Nickel

PHONE shop friend - tell her what's going on - if she's a HB expert, she's a very good person to talk to right now! She will be able to reassure you, keep you calm and get there as quick as she can to help you. And phone your DH!

Good Luck Nickelbabe

it feels like the strong (long ones) ones are 8 minutes apartm, and then there are less strong ones (shorted ones) inbetween.
so, they are 4 minutes, but only strong every 8 minutes.
if that makes sense.

Sounds like things are well on their way. Wishing you the very best of luck Nickel

Have you got nice neighbours? Can you get someone to come round and sort the phone calls?

Are you really home alone Nickel? !! You need your DH so you have hands to hold (and squeeze the day lights out of).

I would say get in the bath, but not if you're alone. Get that tens on!

MissP

Call your DH. Its okay, its normal to feel a bit panicky. And its good to have someone with you if youlie feeling a bit scared. Best of luck, pet.

Nickel - i had ones like that with DS1; later on, if they stay like that try and use the stronger ones for more effective pushing :)

When labour comes on it can be quite panicky feeling after having lots of pre labour as you often expect that's what it will feel like. Deep breaths hoola hoop movements through contractions and blow like your blowing a candle out.

ow and now Isbn is trying to escape out of the top!
It's really pressing on me!

ANd you may be unwittingly holding your breath making you feel light-headed adding to the feeling of panic, make sure to breathe properly, allow lots of oxygen in.

You are doing brilliantly :)

Generally contractions are better counted in ten mins so how many in ten, tbh I'd forget about timing and work on getting dh and getting through them.

All of Mumsnet breathing with Nickel in unison.

Is DH on way back I not get your friend round to support you? We're here but you need someone in the same building as you not over tethernet! try and relax and keep breathing through the contractions

Don't panic - breathe.

• Your friend's on her way and will be there soon.
• Your DH's not far - give him a call. God will understand, the wedding couple can reschedule and someone else can get the soloist home.
• If the front door is locked, unlock it.
• Stay at home. If things are just a bit overwhelming you've got some time. If things are really moving far better of to be somewhere warm and safe where people can find you easily.

Is there a neighbour who could come hold your hand till our friend or DH get there?

How far away is DH and/or your friend? I'm about 10 miles from you I think (in Fav) and have had a homebirth, so shout if you need me.