Bouncingturtle thinks she might be in labour!

[Bouncingturtlewithtinsel]

Been having on and off contractions since yesterday evening. Had 1& 1/2 hours worth last night, but not regular in length or interval.
Managed to sleep last night, been getting them on and off again today, but think thye may be increasing in intensity.
I've got a continuous tightening pain under my bump, then what I think are contractions start under my bump and then it moves across around to my back.
But had no show or anything.

I'm having some problems with timing the contractions because they seem a bit vague, I imagine it would be like
no pain, pain, PAIN, PAIN!, PAIN!!!!!, PAIN!, PAIN, pain, no pain.
But it's more like
pain, oh, is that more pain? Oh yes I think so. Ooh better start timing, OWWWW!! Has it stopped, err no, err yes, err no. Oh now it has!

Does this make any kind of sense?

oh positive labour thoughts coming your way

and one very face sat here lol

Last post only just gone on - exam was at 11:15. She's had 1/2 dose diamorphene to try and get respite as was a bit delerious wth pain. Now dozing.

Plan is to get through to 4cm, get an epidural in her and see how it goes. That's the pool out, but pain going away more important. Or maybe she can try the pool with an Epidural if it doesn't help? Hope so, from a birth plan of minimal intervention if possible I think we're heading for a C-section at this rate.

Stay strong IamaDaddy, it will happen eventually.

Bouncing and daddy don't give up as you say there is progress and an epidural can make a real difference. See if she can have one that wears off a bit towards the end so that she can push. Once the epidural is in and as long as the baby is happy there is no need to rush into a c-section! Keep us posted if you can.

try the pool first. It honestly has a good effect. If it doesn't work... then think about the epidural. Once the epi is in the pool is completely out!

Definitely try the pool first and dont worry about possible c section at this stage!

Her body is doing what it needs to do and is progressing - dont get fixated on 1cm an hour bollocks!

Get her to make sure she is in positions that allow baby to turn easily, encourage her, tell her we are all rooting for her and to trust her body.

IIRC its very normal with an OP baby to cause tremendous pain at this stage with seemingly little progress but once that baby turns WHOOOOOOSHH I bet she opens right up and pushes baby out with ease.

She's been asleep/dozing for an hour or so now. Still contracting but says its now bearable when she wakes for a minute before dropping off again.
Have had back massage going alternate with cold flannel - seems to be helping.
Babies being born outside - very encouraging. Was a little scared earlier, better now as we will get though this and we're going home with a baby.

She's been asleep/dozing for an hour or so now. Still contracting but says its now bearable when she wakes for a minute before dropping off again.
Have had back massage going alternate with cold flannel - seems to be helping.
Babies being born outside - very encouraging. Was a little scared earlier, better now as we will get though this and we're going home with a baby.

Tell her I'm thinking of her. I found the pool enormous pain relief with DS and great for getting him turned from OP. Once she's had a rest, she might like to see if her contractions are better when she's up and about or on all fours, and give the pool a shot. If it doesn't help at all, she can get the epidural then.

Now awake and in the bath. They're saying that if this doesn't kick it off she has to go home as they're busy.

BUT - had a big bloody show as she got in! Come on girl! Contractions now 45s about 3:30 apart.

And she has a big red spot in the small of her back - seem to remember the NCT class saying that is the go light. Anyone?

Sounding really good, come on turtle, you can do it sweetheart!!!

Labour is different for every woman, she is doing great, it might be taking a while but it hasn't stopped, it is happening. Sounds like baby may have turned as well if the ctx are that close? Hope so x

...I think bath will speed it up now if she is in established labour (3-4cm?)

Everything crossed for you.

Sounds like it's all happening. The show was the 'green light' for me. Never heard about the red spot thing ever

Best of luck to you both. If things start moving tell her to get active again. And don't be bullied by the hospital. If she really doesn't want to go home, tell her not to

hope the pool is helping lots, sending all my best vibes to Bouncing and her baby bouncing,

keep the news coming

ITS A BOY!!!!!!

Daniel Edward born 5:12pm. Just gas and air! Went 2.5cm to 9cm in 4 hours! Tiny Labial tear and that's it!

Now happily feeding. More later

CONGRATULATIONS! Great name choice, my Daniel was born 4 weeks ago today!

That's lovely! Congratulations, and well done Bouncing Turtle!

Yay, well done BouncingTurtle.

Hurrah for Bouncing and Daddy! Welcome to Daniel. Well done, hope to hear more soon!

Congratulations - been following the thread since Christmas Day! - even DH asked if you'd had the baby yet!
well done.

How lovely. Well done.

How fabulously Mumsnet! Congratulations and thanks for your dedication to the nosey hordes Mr & Mrs BouncingTurtle - above and beyond the call of duty.

congratulations! thought the poor thing was going to be in for days. well done mt and mrs BT x

Woo hoo - congratulations. I knew she could do it as my labours sounded so similar. Enjoy your babymoon.