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Think this might be it...

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decafgirl · 13/07/2007 15:03

Hello!

Was at the midwife yesterday discussing sweeps & inductions etc but dh & I took matters into our own hands (ahem ) last night and I woke up at 2.30 this morning with niggly back/abdom pain then had a slight bleed at 8.30. Have continued to have pains, think they're gradually building but they're quite sporadic so know I'm not in labour yet but just wanted to share my progress without exciting rl people!

xxx decaf

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nailpolish · 13/07/2007 15:05

how exciting keep calm and good luck !

MorocconOil · 13/07/2007 15:05

Sounds like it to me. Try and get some rest though you could be in for a long one.

Good luck!!

elesbellsrae · 13/07/2007 15:05

well done decaf good luck! x

MaccaMacca · 13/07/2007 15:06

cool!!

Stay with us Lulu and Mars shall be along soon.

Yay!!!

ShowOfHands · 13/07/2007 15:06

decaf I was thinking about you the other day.

How exciting. Try to rest if you can.

I'm watching you... what plans have you got for the birth?

Lolly68 · 13/07/2007 15:16

Oh how wonderful. I love a labour thread whilst I'm at work!!

Good luck!

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decafgirl · 13/07/2007 15:17

I really want to stay at home for as long as poss, have got my TENS machine ready to go when it gets to that point and then I quite fancy using the pool at the hospital if it's free. They've got 2 lovely big pool rooms so fingers crossed. Don't want to get too excited just yet but feel quite relieved to be avoiding induction etc.

Ooh, I need to go to tesco too so that might feature at some point!

xx

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elesbellsrae · 13/07/2007 15:26

have you had anymore pains

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decafgirl · 13/07/2007 15:37

Yep, in pain right now! Who knew that would be good news?!!! There's no real pattern yet though so know I'm in for a slow burn...

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elesbellsrae · 13/07/2007 16:36

how you feeling decaf? i aim to do an hourly check on you.

MaccaMacca · 13/07/2007 18:32
twoplusone · 13/07/2007 18:37

goodluck decafgirl

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decafgirl · 14/07/2007 18:54

Hello again! The pains disappeared last night so we've been to see Harry Potter this afternoon and they've kind of started again. Definately not getting excited yet but silently hoping they're going to get stronger! (I must be bloody mad) Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Will update again as soon as there's any change!

xxx decaf

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Klaw · 14/07/2007 19:22

Hello Decafgirl!

Keep going as normal just now, day time things during day time and sleep at night time, you need to sleep as normal but when contractions don't stop when you go to bed then labour is likely to be starting properly. There can be days of contractions during the day tailing off at night time but they are all doing some important work so don't be disheartened.

Have a look at Early labour mistakes and stay strong

lulumama · 14/07/2007 19:29
Klaw · 14/07/2007 19:38
lulumama · 14/07/2007 19:40
foxybrown · 14/07/2007 19:46

Good luck Decafgirl.

I had weeks of 'slow-burn', stop/start, everyone on here got me through with some great advice.

13 days late, but the good news was I got to 6 cms without really noticing, and when labour eventually did get started it took an hour, G&A, 10 mins pushing. (2 days ago!) So go the slow-burn and keep the faith! Its all doing good work!

I'll be looking out for you xxx

Miaou · 14/07/2007 19:46

oooh decafgirl, sounds like my labour/non-labour with ds, almost two years ago (and a lot like what I'm going through now, EDD next Saturday!). Hope it turns into the "real thing" and agree with lulumama - your body is definitely getting ready to do the business

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decafgirl · 14/07/2007 19:54

Thanks everyone! I'm definately feeling positive about this and am keeping things as normal as I can (whilst sitting on my ball!)

Have got strong period-like pains and a (look away now if you're squeamish ) pinky discharge.

The midwife's due round tomorrow afternoon to 'sweep' me so let's hope I'm already on the go before then!

Back later (need food...)

xxx decaf

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Klaw · 14/07/2007 20:01

Oooh, you're even having a show!!!! Forget the sweep, you don't need it!

I mean it, you don't need a sweep, keep intervention to a minimum especially when your body is doing a marvellous job all by itself (like it's supposed to!)

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decafgirl · 14/07/2007 20:16

Yep, a definate show. Have been 'showing' for a while now and then yesterday morning there was blood like the start of my period but it's been more 'mucusy' since.

God, pregnancy/birth is so attractive!

xxx

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lulumama · 14/07/2007 20:20

bloody show is an excellent sign...hang on in there !

foxybrown · 14/07/2007 20:27

But do try not to be disappointed if it doesn't happen yet. (I found it to be a rollercoaster and got terribly down about it last week).

Remember even if you don't go into labour in the next few days its all for the good! Something is happening for sure.

Keep positive.

elesbellsrae · 14/07/2007 22:21

ive been working today so not had a chance to catch up. hope your ok

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