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Is this a good sign?

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 09:55

I had a sweep on Tuesday after which I bleed a bit but nothing happened. Each night since then I have had some period type cramps and this morning I had some blood tinged discharge. Is this a good sign? I am 40 + 6 today.

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 12:59

I am quite excited and a bit nervous.

I am still getting cramps - usually they stop once I am up. My back hurts too.

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amytheearwaxbanisher · 20/10/2007 13:08

very good sign sounds like a show good luck!

stepfordwife · 20/10/2007 13:10

yep, deffo sounds like beginnings of early labour
how exciting..
just think, you'll be meeting your baby soon.
good luck!

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 13:12

How do you know when to call the hospital? It doesn't say in my leaflet - just to call if your waters break. I don't think I need to call them yet - just thinking ahead. This bit can go on for ages can't it?

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Lulumama · 20/10/2007 14:02

you could call and say what is happening, but you don;t need to go in until contractions much stronger and closer together...you could take a couple of paracetomal and have a bath.. or if you plan to use tens, you could get it set up...

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 14:06

Thanks - I think I should wait a bit incase this is a false alarm. Trying to warn my DH that it might be a false alarm but he's having none of it and wants to pack the car already!

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 16:43

Pains seem to be every five mins and last about thirty seconds. It hurts but I am managing. I really hope this is not a false alarm.

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fawkeoff · 20/10/2007 16:47

you sound to be in labour phone the delivery suite if you are nervous about anything x

Klaw · 20/10/2007 17:17

Hi Stefka, carry on as normal with your day and night. If you go to bed and the contractions tail off then you can get some rest, which you will need! If they don't tail off then you will be in labour proper!

Make sure that you eat and drink little and often to keep your energy levels up. Pee regularly too!

You're going to have a baby!!! Soonish

meandmy · 20/10/2007 17:34

get in the bath if it false alarm it should calm it down! deffinatly take paracetamol (if needed) eat sleep first call hospital to let them know your progress that way they can be ready for you if you need to go in and they can advise you of how close together etc (dont leave it to long before driving to hospital as i was in so much pain my sis was driving 5mph and i was yelling she was going to fast!) good luck im excited now!

kindersurprise · 20/10/2007 17:37

I will leave the advice to more experienced MNetters, just wanted to wish you good luck.

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 17:40

Thanks. I called my mum! Not that she could really give me advice but I wanted to talk to her.

Will give the hospital a quick ring to see what they say.

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 17:46

I called and I am glad I did. They were really nice and said I can call as often as I want. She said it sounded like early labour but she was happy for me to stay home now and I was to call back if the pains get longer and stronger.

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 19:50

Alright - it does hurt but I am coping. I think they are a wee bit longer - getting more like 40 seconds now. It hurts a lot in my back.

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Spink · 20/10/2007 20:04

just wanted to say hurrah for you and I hope you meet your little one very soon!!

Lulumama · 20/10/2007 20:05

oooooooooh.. sounds promising

try leaning over a chair or birth ball to take pressure off your back, and try to avoid lying down

drink, eat lightly, and wee !

Klaw · 20/10/2007 20:33
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Stefka · 20/10/2007 20:42

I have the TENS on now - strange thing. They are more painful now and about 45 seconds.

I wish you were here Klaw that all sounds so nice!

Do you think this will go on till tomorrow - I can't see me sleeping through it?

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Screaminglips · 20/10/2007 20:44

ooh good luck !

kindersurprise · 20/10/2007 21:04

Do you have someone with you?

Sounds like tonight is the night. Just keep thinking that every contraction is bringing you closer to your baby.

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Stefka · 20/10/2007 21:10

DH ishere. About 50 now. May call hospital again soon.

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Lulumama · 20/10/2007 21:18

i think you will have the baby by tomorrow !

happy birthing xx

Klaw · 20/10/2007 21:23

Stefka, turn TENS dial so that you can just barely feel a little tingle. If it's any higher it will just feel annoying. As contractions get strogner you will lose the TENS sensation and so you turn it up till you regain the tingle. iyswim?

Stay strong! you possibly won't get to sleep tonight, but if you try you will know!

but ignore anythign we say if your body does not agree with it, listen to it and go with flow, stay comfortable, keep fluid levels up and pee regular.

Keep us posted!