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

112 replies

Dontknowmyarsefrommyelbow · 29/06/2007 02:12

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

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Saturn74 · 30/06/2007 17:12

Ah Lulu, don't put yourself down.
You deserve a bit more than a 0.5% share!

lulumama · 30/06/2007 18:15

the more threads, the merrier!!

and twiddle away ladies, i can also root out instructions for a DIY sweep

foxybrown · 30/06/2007 18:30

At the moment it feels like my cervix is being poked with a sharp poker TBH. Think I might steer clear

MarsLady · 30/06/2007 18:31

Keep going foxy... twiddle twiddle twiddle and tell DH he's on for a promise! That baby'll be out for midnight!

foxybrown · 30/06/2007 18:32

we struck a deal earlier Mars, he got brekkie and I get nookie tonight !

He's called to say he's still at work

Original poster
Dontknowmyarsefrommyelbow · 01/07/2007 00:35

ok this is going to be quick!
Having contractions 4 mins apart - 40 secs long
Got tens on
I think were rocking and rolling FINALLY!
Had a check at hosp this afternoon (everything had stopped) and was given a sweep that felt more like - sexual abuse with a freekin pineapple! - but it did the trick - I've been having contractions ever since.
Had some paracetamol and the pain is bearable - not sure how long to leave it cos I know my pain threshold is quite high (when I broke my pelvis A&E thought I'd just brused my femur - until they xrayed me!

OP posts:
mummylin2495 · 01/07/2007 00:48

best of luck with the birth,will look for your announcement soon.will be thinking of you.

Saturn74 · 01/07/2007 01:02

Good luck.

Perigrine · 01/07/2007 01:05

you go girl. look forward to birth announcement

daisyboo · 01/07/2007 07:50

woo hooo....my phone is on and waiting for the announcement

MrsFish · 01/07/2007 08:11

GOOD LUCK

foxybrown · 01/07/2007 10:00

You go girl! Come on Baby Don'tknowmyarsefrommyelbow - you've kept us waiting long enought!

lulumama · 01/07/2007 10:04

you rock and roll girl !!

bumperlicious · 01/07/2007 10:25

Good luck DKMA, you'll be fab!

justbeme · 01/07/2007 10:43

All the best DKMA!!! thinking of you!!

MarsLady · 01/07/2007 10:51
daisyboo · 01/07/2007 11:29

/////////BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT***\\\\\\

Text from DKMA.....

Baby Edward Charles Eric has finally arrived! 10:15 this morning, 8lbs. had to be dragged into the world. Iam still enjoying the spinal block so can't feel the stitches yet!

Woo Hoo Congratulations Mr and Mrs DKMA

mummylin2495 · 01/07/2007 11:34

many congratulations and welcome to baby Edward.

justbeme · 01/07/2007 11:58

Look forward to seeing Edwards Photos!!!
Welcome to the World LO!!

MarsLady · 01/07/2007 12:00

And there it is!

Congratulations

Princesspowersparkle · 01/07/2007 12:08

Yey! Congrats DKMA! Hope you are well!! XX

lulumama · 01/07/2007 13:10

BIG welcome to baby Edward, and very, very well done to DKMAFME !!

hippmummy · 01/07/2007 13:13

Hurray - I love a mumsnet labour!

Congratulations, and welcome to the world little Edward x

cupcakesgalore · 01/07/2007 14:14

Congratulations - love following these threads and reading the lovely results!

Saturn74 · 01/07/2007 14:47

Congratulations!