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*******Help! My waters have gone and have had a show, how do I get the bloody contractions to get going? (love Enid)

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Enid · 26/04/2006 14:38

any advice?

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cupcakes · 26/04/2006 14:44

oh, it would be so nice if she was still here for the birth.

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Harpsichordcarrier · 26/04/2006 14:45

enid's in labour
enid's in labour

yoyo · 26/04/2006 14:45

Clean out U bend under sink. It worked for me honestly. Good luck.

cupcakes · 26/04/2006 14:45

this is very exciting, isn't it!

Bozza · 26/04/2006 14:46

Oh btw I know nothing really because with both DCs my waters didn't go until second stage - 2 mins before delivery in case of DD.

Good luck. Smile

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intergalacticwalrus · 26/04/2006 14:46

Oooh, how exciting!!!!!!

I agree with the walking advice. Hope the labour is speedy and as painless as it can be!

schneebly · 26/04/2006 14:46

ooh enid! exciting! I would definitely say a brisk walk! All the best for an easy birth! xxx

Gingerbear · 26/04/2006 14:47

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

I went shopping after my waters broke.

Flum · 26/04/2006 14:48

ooooooh

run up and down stairs

well waddle

cataloguequeen · 26/04/2006 14:48

Glad to hear bubs is on his/her way well done babe!! get dh to get you a pizza then everyone eat it in front of you!! (b*stards!!Grin)worked for me!! had dd2 29 mins later!!Wink

katzg · 26/04/2006 14:49

i did the same as gingerbear with dd1 was manically throwing things into a shopping basket

nailpolish · 26/04/2006 14:50

omg enid! this is exciting!

erm, cant think of any advice, go for a walk and have a sly G&T at a local (quiet) pub? (thats what i did)

keep us posted!!!

good luck!

have added to my watch list

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Enid · 26/04/2006 14:50

had fab long walk this am at about 9am, gorge, with dh talking about baby names Smile

will do stairs

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Lucycat · 26/04/2006 14:50

I've got a trampoline that you could borrow. Grin

RTKangaMummy · 26/04/2006 14:50

ooooooooooh deffo exciting

Smile

My mum's birthday today so a deffo brill day for a baby Smile

Good luck Smile

Flum · 26/04/2006 14:51

oooh live mumsnet birth - brilliant

keep posting.

just put ooooohhhhhhaaaaahhhh in whale talk if you having a contraction.

are you haveing baby at home,. am jealous of that

nailpolish · 26/04/2006 14:51

oh enid im getting broody

schneebly · 26/04/2006 14:51

do you have a birthing ball? a few bounces on that might work!

expatinscotland · 26/04/2006 14:52

Never thought I'd hear that out of NP! I knew she'd go for another one, tho!

LIZS · 26/04/2006 14:52

scrub the floor, eat pineapple or curry and a nice walk uphill !

JanH · 26/04/2006 14:52

Oooh, good luck, Enid! Smile

shakinglikealeaf · 26/04/2006 14:52

Walk!
Good luck Enid
xxx

Flum · 26/04/2006 14:53

Mind you don't wear yourself out as could be a while. My wters broke about 4am and labour didn't kick in until 11pm the next evening

  • soz if thats not what you wanna here.

I felt like you ' come on baby!!! come on baby, show yourself !!'