Labour??? Please don't tell me off.

[izzykate]

I have been a big fan of mumsnet for a while and watched quite a few threads and seen some great advice, i am now looking for advice myself. I am due tommorow (had a non-blood stained show 3 weeks ago) and like most at this stage fed up, i went for last hospital app yesterday and was already given an induce date of 23/3, but to be honest don't want to make it, so last night (this is where you PLEASE don't tell me off) i had dh go and buy me castor oil, i took it last night at 8.15pm, and at 3 am this morn woke up with belly cramp and diahrea which lasted till 6am but all the while i was having BH (i think they were BH), between then and now i have been getting stronger than normal BH but not that close together (20mins or so), and at 10am this morn had another show but this one was pink not clear like three weeks ago, if anyone been through this or got any advice i would love to hear it, thanks in advance.

More nipple stim, watch a favourite T.V. program and just keep going for an hour or two.

my BH really do feel different now, i feel kinda heavy/period like, and when my BH comes it feels like a pushing down and then pulling pubic bone apart. any advise?

yes, be patient ! LOL! bounce , walk, bath, rest, eat, drink, nipple stim, relax, any or all, whatever you feel like , and whatever your body tells you to do

sounds like LO is nestling down into the pelvis , ready for take off ! x

Relax. Have a warm bath, cuppa, perhaps some dinner. Relax. Wait. Try to get some sleep.

You can't really do anything else. This baby will come out when good and ready. Whatever happens, its gonna come in its own good time.

But I hope its soon for you!

Got a swiss ball?

dont have a ball and dont know where dd's space hopper is, baby is fully engaged so thank god i dont have to feel that movement any more, gunna have some tea and bath, and maybe bed xxxx

we'll be looking out for you!

oooh, am so jealous - I've got 15 weeks left.

xx

can anyone just shed sum light on what i felt this morn, i am still confused about what the noise and exploding feeling i got was when i THOUGHT my waters had gone, to be told they haven't but i felt a DEFINATE explosion and heard it to.

it was probably your bottom after the castor oil

thanks morningpaper but as you can READ the castor oil was taken over a week ago, so REALLY dont think so, ho hum

Morning all, this is paul (da hubby). izzykate is now in labour with very strong contractions but no swearing at me yet and on average about 4.5 mins apart, no waters gone yet. i have just rang the hospital and they want me to take her in so we are setting off very soon. hopefully this is the one, we will keep you all posted. Remember the force will be with us........Always.

OOOH - good luck - seriously exciting stuff!xx

Ooooooooooo

Baby cming!!!!

ooooOooOOO!!!!

Good luck!

(i find these threads thrilling)

wohoooooo, how lovley, massive congrats, look forward to hearing all abpout it.

Oh - and Izzy I did castor oil with both my DD's so not tellings off from me

This is soooooo exciting, the perfect mothers day thread
Good luck Izzy (and Paul) can't WAIT for an update

i had a pop and thought my waters had gone. it was spd in the end. the syrup sounds like more show tbh. when your waters go, it is literally water, sweet almondy smelling water.
its all good though, especially if you are feeling 'heavy'.
'twill be soon...... x

well, it looks like the cod liver oil worked

Oooh, I hope they come back soon with news!

Just read all post with interest, She really tired eveything, inspires me for this week as I want to get my LO moving now,
Goodluck Izzykate we have to know what happened next keep us posted

looking forward to reading the birth announcement ! x

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Ooooh, you go girl!!

Am so delighted that you have kept us up to date despite being in labour!!

(save for the Star Wars reference)

hope its going well xxxxxxx

i am assuming you have your baby now?

Hi there everyone, paul here. Well how can i say this.................WAAAAYHAAAAY!........DS was born on mothers day at 10.30am weighing 7lb 5 oz and measuring 55cm, Mother and son are both doing very well and he is absolutely gorgeous just like my wife. i am sure izzykate will fill you in on all the details when i bring them home tomorrow.

Remember......the force will be with us...........Always!

awwwww yey, hello baby

CONGRATULATIONS