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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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Kayleigh · 21/04/2004 11:06

Thanks LadyP
Keep us posted.

Lesley76 · 21/04/2004 11:13

thats reassuring thanks lady P

aloha · 21/04/2004 11:33

Not a wuss! Take the paracetamol - and any drugs you have handy (or is that not a good idea? ) Nobody likes pain, except some very strange Tory MPs...

Lisa78 · 21/04/2004 11:55

oooooohhh! Exciting! Lots of luck metrobaby, let us know how you get on!
We're thinking of you

glitterfairy · 21/04/2004 12:04

GOod luck and dont be scared!

vivat · 21/04/2004 12:10

Best of luck Metrobaby - thinking of you. We'll raise a cup of coffee to you at lunchtime

Lesley76 · 21/04/2004 12:33

Good luck Metrobaby!

BTW what drugs CAN you take? ( Sorry don't mean to hijack the thread but several of you mentioned this!! ) Is paracetemol OK? What about ibuprofen? Alcohol?

ragtaggle · 21/04/2004 12:33

This is so exciting. Good luck Metrobaby.

LadyMuck · 21/04/2004 17:35

Hope it's all gone well! Thinking of you - let us know soon!

Thomcat · 21/04/2004 17:39

Ahhh, just seen this, good luck, thinking of you and very excited, TC x

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Metrobaby · 21/04/2004 18:57

Can you believe that I am STILL here - still stuck on 10 min contractions. At this rate this 2nd labour will last longer than my 1st. And here was i thinking that subsequent labours were meant to be faster. I think my body has convientantly forgot about my last labour 3.5yrs ago

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mears · 21/04/2004 19:02

Metro - your contractions must be prelabour ones. They can be regular and painful and soften the cervix in preparation for established labour. It can go on for a couple of days. Try and rest and ignore them. Don't let them wear you down but think positively about them. Take paracetamol, bath again if need be and try to get some sleep. They will either stop or they will change into the real thing. You will recognised the difference. Well done for staying at home. Best to stay away from the hospital during this stage honestly. Fingers crossed for tonight

littlemissbossy · 21/04/2004 19:06

Sorry to hear that you're still here ... have been checking this thread throughout today for any progress!! Remember to try and get lots of rest, if possible, ready for when established labour arrive. Good luck and keep us posted

Fennel · 21/04/2004 19:10

hi Metrobaby,

It sounds very like my second labour, a day of regular contractions before it really got going. like you I felt cheated after so many people talking about faster second labours! but it was easier in the end. hope yours will be too.

keep going and remember it's grim but I am still jealous you are there....

Frenchgirl · 21/04/2004 19:11

hope you can have some rest tonight metrobaby, keep your strength up!

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Metrobaby · 21/04/2004 19:35

thanks mears for all your advice. Its be very helpful - your a star. Taking your advice and having baths and trying to snatch snoozes.

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marthamoo · 21/04/2004 19:50

Ooh it is exciting ( cos we're not doing it!!)

Best of luck, metrobaby, thinking of you. remember to push like you are doing a gigantic poo!

Lesley76 · 21/04/2004 20:02

Oh Metrobaby, i'm so sorry to hear you don't have your baby yet! I thought you must be in hospital by now. Just sending more hugs ((((())))) and good wishes

bunny2 · 21/04/2004 20:03

Oooh, this is exciting. Good luck Metrobaby, the second is meant to be much easier!

Kayleigh · 21/04/2004 20:14

Oh babe. Can't believe you're still there. You could have come to the meet-up after all !!!!!!!!!
Hoping this doesn't go on for too much longer and turns into the real thing soon.
X

wilbur · 21/04/2004 20:25

So exciting! Good luck metrobaby and well done for coping so far. Hope something wonderful arrives in the night....

unhappydil · 21/04/2004 22:00

any news

mummysurfer · 22/04/2004 10:00

how are you?

mears · 22/04/2004 11:55

Well?

Kayleigh · 22/04/2004 11:58

This is very nerve wracking

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