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I'm in labour - when do I phone the labour ward?

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Metrobaby · 21/04/2004 09:27

This is my 2nd pg, and I'm having contractions today and it hurts I've been having them since 2am this morning they are every 10 mins or so - haven't changed since - except that they are lasting longer and more painful. I don't want to go into hospital too early, but when should I phone the labour ward to go in? I'm scared too.

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twiglett · 21/04/2004 09:28

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mears · 21/04/2004 09:28

How far away is the hospital?

Has your pregnancy been problem free?

Have your waters broken?

Is someone with you?

Angeliz · 21/04/2004 09:29

OOh, how exciting! (and painful )

I'd give them a call and see what they say. I'm sure they won't rush you in anyway!

Good luck+++++++++++++++++++++++++

wobblyknicks · 21/04/2004 09:30

ooohh - congrats metro!! and good luck!!

I'd phone now and see what they say. With my dd, though she was my first not second, I phoned up when the contractions were 10 mins apart because they were so painful and I ended up going in about 12 hours before I gave birth and then I slept most of the day in hospital.

Don't worry though - I'm sure things will be fine, just phone to put your mind at ease.

morocco · 21/04/2004 09:34

how exciting metrobaby
is mumsnet helping to distract you? I went in once I spent more time walking around during contractions than surfing on the net if that's useful advice at all - gave me about an hour in the hospital before ds arrived
lots and lots of love to you and newbie

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Metrobaby · 21/04/2004 09:36

hospital is about 20 min drive away. I have Dh with me so am OK. My 1st pg was a very long and drawn out affair hence my reluctance to go in too soon. Also with my 1st pg I was stuck on 10 min contractions for hours and was about to be sent home when the mw checked me and found that I had dilated 5cm. I've also had a show which has been going on for the last couple of days but since the contractions they have been a bit blood stained. is it anything to worry about?

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mears · 21/04/2004 09:36

I need to go just now so if the answers to my questions are that the pregnancy has been fine and that the hospital isn't too far away then you can stay at home till the contractions are 5-10 mins apart and stopping you in your tracks. By that I mean that you have to stop what you are doing and breathe through them.
Phone the labour ward for advice - they will only advise you to come in if need be. They don't want you there too early either!

Try a bath and 2 paracetamol - if the contractions ease off then you are not yet in established labour. Good luck

mears · 21/04/2004 09:40

Bloos stained show is fine. Only need to worry if you are passing blood on it's own, like a period. Show can have lots of blood in it but is mixed with mucus.

Try the bath Metro, even if you have had one already. Make sure you eat something too. Since hospital is only 20 mins away, wait till contractions are every 5 minutes. If your waters break and the water is coloured green you will need to go in otherwise stay in your own surroundings for as long as you can.

motherinferior · 21/04/2004 09:47

OOOOOOO good luck!

kiwisbird · 21/04/2004 09:51

I toddled in when 3 mins apart and they were making me lean onto the wall and swear a little bit, had dd 35 mins after arriving, super effort all in all. Good luck! How exciting!

LIZS · 21/04/2004 09:52

ooh this is exciting. Sounds like you are coping well. Good luck!

Frenchgirl · 21/04/2004 09:57

good luck metrobaby, hopefully you're in the bath now!

Heathcliffscathy · 21/04/2004 09:59

good luck good luck! it's so exciting

WSM · 21/04/2004 10:01

Best of luck Metro . I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for your birth announcement.

binkie · 21/04/2004 10:04

Metrobaby, excited for you! All the best XX

So guess won't be seeing you at the City meet-up at lunchtime then ...

aloha · 21/04/2004 10:05

Ooh, good luck! I do like the online births

Kayleigh · 21/04/2004 10:20

Oh wow this is so exciting !!!
We'll drink a toast to you over our coffees at lunchtime.

Good luck honey.

dinosaur · 21/04/2004 10:30

Good luck Metrobaby! Thinking of you!

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Metrobaby · 21/04/2004 10:37

hi everyone - still here - and contractions till 10 mins apart. Frenchgirl your assumptions were correct as I have been in the bath for the last hour which was nice. Thanks for all your support everyone - I'm sorry I'm such a wuss when it comes to pain. Citygirls - I wish to god I was rather having coffee with you lot than being here with these contractions

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Kayleigh · 21/04/2004 10:40

Honey, if you still have time - and to keep your mind of the pain can you email me your address!!
Am keeping my fingers crossed that this one will pop out as soon as you get to the hospital

Thinking of you.
XXXX

LadyP · 21/04/2004 10:45

Hi, matey.

Shall give you a ring in a mo (if you're still there).

I'm at home today, so if you need someone to look after T (she can help me entertain DS ), I'm available.

Hopefully DH with give DH and I some good news tonight!!! Thinking of ya!

sargentmajorBeetroot · 21/04/2004 10:46

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dinosaur · 21/04/2004 10:49

Chin up Metrobaby, just think when you are strolling around enjoying the summer heat in June and July with your new little one, I'll still be waddling around on my swollen ankles cursing!

motherinferior · 21/04/2004 10:50

you aren't a wuss! keep going and lots of love. how very very exciting!
xxxxxxxxxx

LadyP · 21/04/2004 10:57

Just to let everyone know, I have just spoken to her and she is doing fine. Mum, DH and DD there to help her through.

And if you're reading this MB, as I said, I'm really thiking of you and I actually have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I am soo excited!!!

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