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how long between having a 'show' and labour starting?

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kittywaitsfornumber6 · 01/04/2007 11:40

Hi, just wondered really.
I have just had one ,I think, and although I've had babies already I've never been aware of having a show before . So, it's quite exciting really! I'm already 11 days over so I guess it can't be all that long,

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Blossomhill · 01/04/2007 11:42

Well with me it was 32 hours after my show that ds was born.

Good luck xxx

paulaplumpbottom · 01/04/2007 11:42

11 days over!!!!!!!!! I would think you were due for labour any minute hun! Have they tried to induce?

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kittywaitsfornumber6 · 01/04/2007 12:24

I've had 2 sections, so they can't. Actually I'm quite happy to wait the way I've waited before

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lulumama · 01/04/2007 12:24

woo hoo kitty ! hope you are holding your baby very soon x

manuka · 01/04/2007 18:15

I had a show, lots of it but never went into labour. had to be induced cos so overdue. Why can't you be induced after 2 sections??

BizzyDint · 01/04/2007 18:18

straight away. all happened at once for me, waters went, had huge show, all with an enormous first contraction.

hunkermunker · 01/04/2007 18:28

Didn't have a show with either.

Good luck!

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kittywaitsfornumber6 · 01/04/2007 18:51

Thanks all

Manuka, it's because induced labours tend to be more violent on the uterus, so putting stress on the scar site and giving a greater likelihood of rupture.

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Katy44 · 01/04/2007 18:55

Ooh kitty I've just noticed this, good luck!

Katy44 · 02/04/2007 07:49

Any update?

WilkieBarEasterEgg · 02/04/2007 07:50

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a show and started contractions immediately (still was another 26 hours before I held LO though )

xxxxxx

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kittywaitsfornumber6 · 02/04/2007 07:56

Nothing yet, getting more irregular cramps I guess. Think a bit more show came away in the night. This waiting is pretty tedious 12 days over now!

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lulumama · 02/04/2007 08:59

it will be soon kitty ! thinking positive birth y thoughts here !

specialmagiclady · 02/04/2007 11:51

My show came on the Sunday night, and kept coming all day Monday. I went into labour at 4am Tuesday, by 5.30 there he was! So could be any time...

I never had a show before so was very excited to have one too! Meant I COULD go into labour all by my big self!

lou9879 · 02/04/2007 21:41

My 1st Labour started 2 days after show, and my 2nd labour started the day I had a show. Goodluck, and hope its not long now!!

coleyboy · 02/04/2007 21:45

I think it can be up to a week between a show and the onset of labour. I would start gobbling the raspberry leaf tea tablets and rest whenever you can, as it will all kick off soon. Good luck!!

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kittywaitsfornumber6 · 02/04/2007 21:56

Does having 2 stubby beers count?

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