In early labour - advice please

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MrsHampshire2017 · 15/12/2019 00:35

It’s 12.30, my waters have broken and gradually emptying. Contractions are 5ish minutes apart/ not strong enough to go in yet.

Any tips for how to get some sleep? I’ve sent DH up to bed but Is it even a feasible aim for me?

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Gibbonsgibbonsgibbons · 15/12/2019 00:39

Oh how exciting!
I managed to rest sitting on a gym ball leaning forward onto a pile of pillows on the sofa. I think just follow your instincts & do whatever makes you feel most comfortable & relaxed.
I had a clary sage bath in early labour with my third because I knew I wouldn’t sleep & it was lovely.

Best of luck

peppaw · 15/12/2019 00:40

Good luck op ❤️

SeaToSki · 15/12/2019 00:42

I had a nice warm bath, but I dont think you can do that with your waters broken, maybe get comfy on the sofa and put a gentle film on, the chatter might put you to sleep

YouOnlyLiveTwice · 15/12/2019 00:44

Film, for the win. And bouncing on the ball. Too exciting!

KaleidoscopeEyes · 15/12/2019 00:45

Ooh, good luck OP!

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MrsHampshire2017 · 15/12/2019 00:58

Thanks for the tips everyone! Sounds like heading up to bed is a little ambitious haha. Christmas movie it is.

She/he is my first so I’m completely clueless 😂 hoping they’re as impatient to meet me as I am to meet them.

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Gibbonsgibbonsgibbons · 15/12/2019 01:10

Something funny to watch if possible- get all those endorphins flowing

KaleidoscopeEyes · 15/12/2019 16:59

How you doing OP?

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MrsHampshire2017 · 20/12/2019 19:57

Hey! My beautiful boy was delivered by emcs on Sunday afternoon as my body was struggling. Labour established at 4am, got admitted but slow progress and the oxytocin drip did nothing. I’m so proud of everything my body did and now trying to learn how to be a mum!!

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fluffyjumper · 20/12/2019 21:27

Congratulations, sounds like one tough labour. Enjoy Christmas with your new baby.

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