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37+1 have had a show

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pucca · 31/07/2006 23:52

I woke up at 5am this morn with VERY strong pains, lasted about 2 hrs then wore off, have had braxton hicks for a few weeks.

Then at 8pm i have had a show, and now have mild niggily pains, have rang labour ward and they have said that something may start tonight, i am crapping myself as i am booked in for section next Friday.

What does everyone think? I am likely to go into labour soon?

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apronstrings · 31/07/2006 23:56

you could do with two of mine i had a show and a baby a few hours later - but with no. 4 I had a show/pink smears from wednesday until sunday when she was born. Good Luck - I'm excited for you!!! why were you having the section - do you need to avoid natural labour?

NotAnOtter · 31/07/2006 23:58

sounds likely..good luck!

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pucca · 01/08/2006 00:05

AS...Having a section because i had a 3rd degree tear with my dd, this baby has been deemed "big" so having a natural labour i don't think would be a good idea lol, thats why i am panicking a bit in case things happen quickly >

If the baby was born now, he would be ok wouldn't he? is it not a bit too early? 37+1 weeks.

Thanks for the replies.

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apronstrings · 01/08/2006 00:07

37 weeks is considered term - no problem for baby. Good Luck - let us know whats happpening

apronstrings · 01/08/2006 00:08

should also tell you I tore and had stitches with no 1 and none at all with the other three

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pucca · 01/08/2006 00:08

Thanks AS will let you know if anything happens.

I should try and get some sleep really eh lol.

x

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psychomum5 · 01/08/2006 00:09

sounds like you limbering up there.....exciting.

or are you not wanting to labour and vaginally deliver????

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pucca · 01/08/2006 00:10

I do actually wish i was having a natural, but have had a few "probs" since having my dd so don't think consultant wants to risk causing more probs.I am dreading having a section tbh...nevermind.

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pucca · 01/08/2006 00:12

PM5...I guess it just means they will do emergency section if i do go into labour, but i am not ready lol, still have loads to sort out moved house not long ago, and cot, moses basket...basically all baby stuff is up in loft and i haven't packed my bag properly yet lol...serves me right i suppose

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pucca · 01/08/2006 00:13

Well i am off to try and get some sleep, will let you know if anything happens.

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psychomum5 · 01/08/2006 00:15

hmmmmm....you do realise that by not getting ready you jinxed your own self into going early don't ya.....hmmm...hmmmmmm.....!!!!

I find that....make plans and something goes and jinxes them......always.....

hope you calm down then so you can indeed get ready properly. Like, TOMORROW maybe !??

apronstrings · 01/08/2006 00:16

throw some things in a bag and THEN go to bed!!!

VeniVidiVickiQV · 01/08/2006 00:21

Im sure baby will be fine and I am sure you will be too. Bound to be a bit smaller than they estimate since he will be 20 days earlier than their estimation iykwim? DS was estimated to be as big as DD who was 9lb 13oz (she was 13 days over). He was born 5 days early in the end though at 8lb 12oz.

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pucca · 01/08/2006 09:52

Ok i am still here, lol, still have mild niggily pains though and have had a little bit more of a show come away, the size of it last night i thought it had all come away (sorry tmi!)i definately think it has all come away now.

It is a bit strange and new for me to have a show first, as with my dd my waters broke theni had a show then contractions started soon after.

Who knows lol.

Thanks for all the replies

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kittywits · 01/08/2006 09:56

My midwives have always said to me that a show can happen weeks before the baby arrives!! I never ever noticed mine. maybe I never had any !!
Good luck

joanna4 · 01/08/2006 10:14

Both times I had show only hours before mine were born. Second time I remember dragging my hubby to the toilet cos he missed it first time!

Lems · 01/08/2006 10:36

My ds1 'show' then born 4 days later my 2nd ds born right on 37wks its fine its full term, 3rd ds no 'show' good luck

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pucca · 02/08/2006 09:26

Just a quick update

I spoke to MW again yesterday and ended up being checked, i wasn't dilated so panic over thank god! Would have been a nightmare at mo as i still haven't sorted all my baby gear out, and the biggest prob was my mum is away at mo and she is having my dd when i go in, so big sigh of relief here lol, things could still happen before though because of having the show but not imminent...when the MW did the internal she was pushing the head and making it bounce lol so his head is well and truly low!

Not disappointed as its only 9 days till my section anyway just gives me the time i need to get things sorted.

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emzickle · 02/08/2006 14:04

GOOD LUCK x

spub · 02/08/2006 16:13

Pucca,
Watching with interest and sending you lots of good vibes.
Now almost 5 weeks post section and it's fine, honest.
Good luck!

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pucca · 02/08/2006 17:07

Awww thanks SPUB (will post as soon as i can after section to let you know how i got on) xx

Thanks EMZICKLE

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spub · 03/08/2006 15:16

Take care, mate.
Look forward to hearing all about the happy event

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