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Who's up for a bit of labour then?

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Flamesparrow · 23/02/2006 10:43

Big show this morning (leading to slightly panicked thread )....

Contractions now about 10 mins apart. Having a homebirth, so I'm going to be about lots, and thought I might as well start a labour chat thread

I'll update as and when...

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sweetkitty · 23/02/2006 12:58

Best of luck flamesparrow, this is so exciting 2 labours in 2 days.

I had a homebirth 4 weeks ago (had loads of lovely gas and air though) my labours go from oh thats a strong twinge to f h** this hurts in about 5 minutes so was unable to keep a running commentary on MN

Ok it hurts like hell but it will be over quick and just think of cuddling up in your own bed with your baby afterwards.

fastasleep · 23/02/2006 13:00

Whooo! Whooo! Come one Flamey! Waves flag from her seat in the audience

You're gonna do so well, I can tell

MrsDoolittle · 23/02/2006 13:02

just found this flame. sorry about typing, am trying to bf at the same time
it's snowing here too. we,ve just benn discharged by the midwives.
.i'm thinking of you x x x x
Sending lots of encouragement your way

MrsDoolittle · 23/02/2006 13:03

4 weeks ago sweetkitty? My god, time flies!!!

mummy23 · 23/02/2006 13:11

Hows things moving along flame?
Hope you r coping ok still

SoupDragon · 23/02/2006 13:16

"Having a homebirth, so I'm going to be about lots" PMSL!! I'm with sweetkitty on the "oh thats a strong twinge to f h this hurts" 5 minute transition, in compete contrast to my 2 hospital labours In fact this time, I went from "oh thats a strong twinge" to pushing in about 20 minutes Good luck!

LadySherlockofLGJ · 23/02/2006 13:18

Ah but Soupy, Flame is a good girl she is sharing.

Flossam · 23/02/2006 13:21

Ahem? How the hell am I supposed to turn off the puter now? God some people just don't think before they post do they? Gah.

FS good luck, I am only joking, have always missed these before so v v excited for you!!

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Flamesparrow · 23/02/2006 13:22

DH hijacked the computer

Things are about the same here still - about 10 mins, some closer. Getting stronger though.

Suddenly gone sleepy

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chjlly · 23/02/2006 13:22

Good luck flame - glad things are starting to get going!

MrsDoolittle · 23/02/2006 13:26

It's a funny thing to understand I think.
Dh printed off my birth story to send it to his mother for some 'insight'. I refused point blank to allow him saying it was far too personal.
"Oh but it's okay for you to post it on the internet to thousands of people you don't know? How does that work?"
"Ah but that's different..." I tried hopelessly to explain.

MrsDoolittle · 23/02/2006 13:27

It's a funny thing to understand I think.
Dh printed off my birth story to send it to his mother for some 'insight'. I refused point blank to allow him saying it was far too personal.
"Oh but it's okay for you to post it on the internet to thousands of people you don't know? How does that work?"
"Ah but that's different..." I tried hopelessly to explain.

fastasleep · 23/02/2006 13:28

If you feel you can sleep you should sleep, I got told to sleep through the first stages of my labour... they sent me home, only in the 20 mins it took to get home my contractions started coming every 3 mins very painfully...so had to go right back at 4am lol

Whoooo!!! Whoooo! waves flag, holds towels and warm water and champagne at the ready

SoupDragon · 23/02/2006 13:31

Dragons don't dosharing.

FS, I hope you've not forgotten to get your waterproof keyboard ready...

Hulababy · 23/02/2006 13:35

Good luck flamesparrow!

gomez · 23/02/2006 13:37

Ohh, exciting - babies, babies everywhere .

Rest if can. Good luck.

bumpinsheffield · 23/02/2006 13:44

Good luck flamesparrow

I'm only 25 weeks and getting really excited about the birth thing a little early now. Going to find it hard to turn away from the computer.

Hope everything is going ok. Sending you lots of love and encouragement!!

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Flamesparrow · 23/02/2006 13:45

Anyone else love how excited FA's getting???

I am slightly concerned at how you type Soupy... not planning on getting the keyboard wet from this angle...

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PeachyClair · 23/02/2006 13:51

It IS exceiting, babies are fantastic.

at you lot.

Cadmum · 23/02/2006 13:51

Wow! How exciting!

I will follow with anticipation. I am hoping to hold off for another week myself... Next Thursday works ever so much better for us!

Flossam · 23/02/2006 14:47

Ahem. It has been an hour since you last posted. What on earth are you doing woman? Having a baby or somefink? Goodness me. Talk of lack of communications!! Hope things are going a ok!!

mummygow · 23/02/2006 14:49

maybe she's gone for a wee sleep or in the throws of strangling her dh

MrsDoolittle · 23/02/2006 14:57

I guess things have kicked off!

poppiesinaline · 23/02/2006 15:08

ooooo dying to know how things are going, did no-one set up that webcam!?

go girl go. You can do it.

CaptainDippy · 23/02/2006 15:08

This is sooooo exciting - Definitely a new craze, quite addictive!! All the very best Flame - Hope it is over quickly and you're holding your little bub in your arms very very soon!! I predict 11.58pm and 8lb 6oz!! Do we know sex or can I make a guess at a wee boy!!? I'll be checking up on you sporadically!!