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Childbirth

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Thoughts on Membrane Sweep

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Jaysecond · 15/03/2007 19:40

I am due to have one tomorrow, thought nothing of it really until now, slightly worried as i have heard they can be sore and leave you feeling worse for wear. Who has had them? How was it? and, how effective was it? thanks ladies!

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ClaireTh · 16/03/2007 15:22

Went well overdue with both of mine so have had 2 of these. With DS it was uncomfortable but that was all, and it did nothing. Had to be induced a week later.

With DD it was quite painful, and made me feel very emotional which I didn't expect. DD was born about 12 hours after the sweep after a 6 hour labour.

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Jaysecond · 17/03/2007 04:07

having contractions 6-8 mins lasting approx 45 secs.... more than slightly uncomfortable but still bearable! Might have a baby today!

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Egypt · 17/03/2007 05:20

hi jaysecond. are you still awake? i'm in singapore so afternoon here and can chat whilst rest of uk asleep! i'm due next saturday. did u have a sweep? how are things now?

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Jaysecond · 17/03/2007 05:24

hey, am still here, things are going well i think, reg contractions, about every 6-7 mins, just started to last about 50 seconds now. Had a sweep yesterday lunch time, and am now 8 days overdue, i think this is it now! Not sure when to call the hospital, i might just call them to let them know...!

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Egypt · 17/03/2007 05:31

oo you lucky thing! good luck. yes call them i would say. mine said to go in when contractions were between 5 and 10 mins. is this your first?

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Jaysecond · 17/03/2007 05:34

no its my second, so i know it can speed up quite quickly. Hva just spoke to them and they said to have some breakfast and get my self ready then to get to the hospital. Not to leave it oo long either! I was 2-3 cms yesterday so things i guess can happen quickly!

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Egypt · 17/03/2007 05:37

get going girl!!!! eat as much as you can, you never know how long it will be. have u got someone there for you dc? whos going with u?

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Jaysecond · 17/03/2007 06:11

mums just come to stay with dd, hubby taking me to hospital, will get off now and check in later! ooooo am excited!

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Egypt · 17/03/2007 06:22

GOOD LUCK!!

zzoey · 17/03/2007 20:49

let us know how you got on! v excited for you

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Jaysecond · 19/03/2007 21:12

hi, will announce on Birth Announcements, but just to say Baby Jensen, born on Mothers day at 2.46am We came home 2 pm same day, alls well that ends well!!

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lulumama · 19/03/2007 21:32

lovely , well done and congratulations ! x

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