I think I'm having contractions? Am I having this baby tonight???

[Dontknowmyarsefrommyelbow]

I am 41+1
Had 2 sweeps
Last sweep = Monday 25th = 3cm dilated and ready to go.
Have been having what I'm guessing are contractions since 20 past midnight - but how do I know if it's the real thing?
Help

Oooohh not heard from DKMYFME since 10am, I wonder if its all kicked off.... so exciting

Well I'm trying to keep busy and not focus on my dwindling twinges too much. So I've been pottering about the house, eating, drinking, dead heading the roses, reading a magazine etc!

Arghggggggg - It's so hard not to think about what is going on with my body and when I'll get to meet my baby!??

Thank you so much for all the support! Sorry if I have got everyone excited over a possible false alarm?

I'll be leaving my computer on so I can dip in and out for updates etc. Dunno what I'd do without MN? Thank you!

Oh, I bet you are getting really kranky now chin up, it can't be long surely

Have you got any photos to sort? I find that projects help the time pass!

Don't worry honey. It's not a false alarm. It's just moving gently along!

repack your bag

go and look at the baby;s things, the tiny babygros, the tiny nappies, and remember what all this is about !

DKMA did you watch Domestic Grumpess's journey to birth? I hope so cause it should give you inspiration

Stay strong

It is definately not a false alarm. You will be probably be at the hospital at midnight tonight!! Good luck.

so, where is DKMAFME up to this morning?

She's gone very quiet

Where are you DKMA?????

Blue moon today - am expecting the last of us to simultaneously go into labour and bid a fond farewell to June 07 AN thread, leaving it all nice and tidy.

dont believe in false alarms, just contractions that are doing a different job, can you eat something? And if you really want to kick start, nipple stimulation, sets off biggish contractions and bit more comfy than sex

she's maybe off riding her horse as a last ditch attempt to get things moving LOL

full moon is good for birthing

c'mon ladies, have nothing planned this afternoon,you can keep me busy !!

I'm blardy well trying!!!

Mango juice smoothy, curry last night, caulphyllium, bouncing on my ball, pineapple, dancing (oh where's my dignity?)...

I even visualised my contractions "hugging the baby, increasing sensations" as per hypnotheraphy CD and my flower-like cervix opening.

DP bribed with brekkie this morning to put out tonight... there's nothing left is there??

foxy, you have covered all bases

permission granted to go to bed and cry!

chance would be a fine thing ...

so whats the mathematical probability of having the baby this weekend if:

DS1 & DS2 were on the day, DD 10 days late, what are the chances of this one, also being a girl being late? Given that today is a blue moon, I have a social engagement tomorrow and my favourite MW is on call tomorrow night?!

Yes, I am bored!

Where IS DKMA?????

the odds are about

look, i;m a doula, not a psychic, but i reckon you are going to have this baby

really

quite

soon

LOL!

Suppose I could clean the skirting boards...

and I had a sweep on Thursday.

hmm, might go and eat the biscuits I got in for the MWs!

It's looking hopeful...

Really quite soon, you say, Lulumama?
If your prediction comes true, you are almost a bona fide psychic.

you might be more psychic that you think

have had too many false alarms this week - but don't want to hijack DKMA's thread.

just waiting to see if I need to start my own. One way to liven up a wet Saturday afternoon

Look out for me, won't you?!

I ate all the eclairs intended for midwives

They weren't here very long, I'd imagined them camping out for days!

midwives I mean ...though eclairs weren't here for long either.

surfer and foxy... independently mind.... go twiddle with your nipples!

better finish doing the kids tea first I think!