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Childbirth

So, I think I'm in labour - I know you all like a live labour thread!

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bumperlicious · 20/06/2007 11:04

Been having what I thought was a show for a couple of days, and today it was pink and definitely a show. Woke up feeling a bit weird, chilly and shaky, and crampy and nauseous.

Think I've been having contractions but not rally been timing them as wasn't sure, but going to start now. Am 40+2, have an appointment with MW at 2.30 but wondering if I will make it!

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EffiePerine · 20/06/2007 11:18

next time I'm getting some of that G&A

bumperlicious · 20/06/2007 11:18

Oooh, it's much more exciting now I've got company!

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mumof4aceboys · 20/06/2007 11:19

you wont be saying that in a couple of hours!!

bumperlicious · 20/06/2007 11:21

Ok, looks like they about every 7 minutes. Don't think my waters have gone though. Should I call the delivery unit just to let them know?

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Lizzylou · 20/06/2007 11:21

G&A is the only reason I would get pg again, I was very taken with it!

I'd call your MOm, Bumper and let her know whats going on, then she can get ready for when you need her.

I'm so excited for you After 40 long weeks when it all starts, it is such a relief and so welcome

Klaw · 20/06/2007 11:21

OK, Fannyannie so when you can't talk coherently or post here then it's time....

Lizzylou · 20/06/2007 11:22

My waters had to be broken both times, so don't wait for that!

annobal · 20/06/2007 11:23

Yes - call the delivery ward. You'd know if your waters went. It strangely doesn't feel like you are weeing yourself iykwim. And with mine there was quite a lot of it. GOOD LUCK!!

mumof4aceboys · 20/06/2007 11:23

I would call them just to advise them. Theyl prob tell you to have a warm bath (shave ur legs etc). Would put ur mum on alert also - my mums always at Sainsburys when Ive called! Personnally, my waters dont go until im about to crown and the MW pops them as they 'bulge'.

EffiePerine · 20/06/2007 11:27

BTW, I could still talk and walk byt the time I got to the ward and was 5cm dilated - I went when the contractions were 5 mins apart. Anyway, your mw will advise you .

How are you getting there?

mumof4aceboys · 20/06/2007 11:28

Lizzylou - I wanted to bring the G&A home coz theres no points in that at Weight Watchers!! Get p**d and not put on weight!! I have to do with co-codamol now

burstingbug · 20/06/2007 11:29

I was 7cm before I went to hospital with DS1!

burstingbug · 20/06/2007 11:29

by then, I needed pain relief

lulumama · 20/06/2007 11:32

call delivery suite to let them know,even if you don;t feel ready to go yet

i think you are on the way !

very exciting

Klaw · 20/06/2007 11:35

Darciesmum · 20/06/2007 11:36

Call Delivery Suite to be on the safe side,
and remember to breathe!

mumof4aceboys · 20/06/2007 11:41

Bumper - you OK?

Try to do a bit of light housework coz it might be a few weeks before you do any and it distracts you & keeps you upright.

bumperlicious · 20/06/2007 11:43

Ok, DH is home now. Just called hospital and they said to stay home as long as I am comfy and feel like I can cope on my own. Tens machine machine is a bit bloody annoying, but it's distracting which is a good thing I guess.

Going to aim to make my appointment at the surgery this afternoon.

Right, popping off to check my hospital bag so don't panic if you don't hear from me for a bit! Not going anywhere for the minute.

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BabyMadandBIGbump · 20/06/2007 11:46

How very exciting but yes very exciting stuff!

mammyjo · 20/06/2007 11:47

Ooh, good luck Bumper!! My dd was born 12 weeks ago today. She is my second and will be my last too. Feel strangely envious of you going into labour! Look forward to reading your birth announcement!

Darciesmum · 20/06/2007 11:51

Take it easy, but do something to pass the time and distract you a little if the pain is a little unbearable.

justbeme · 20/06/2007 12:00

Go Bumper go!! will be thinking of you and await the happy news!!

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bumperlicious · 20/06/2007 12:02

Wishing I hadn't made a hot thai curry last night as am paying for it now. Just had a not nice experience, on the loo, contracting at the same time, and trying to balance the bloody tens machine and trying not throw up!

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Klaw · 20/06/2007 12:05

Oh the joys of labour!

I proudly announced to everyone on the labour ward that I'd leave it for a while before going to the toilet If I was them! Still makes me smile.....

daisyboo · 20/06/2007 12:07

go bumper, go bumper, go bumper.....wooh!

any room for a little one?

My phone is on and it won't leave my side all day or night!

was going to shout that, but just realised lulu is sleeping....does she know she snores?

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