I'm leaking, still no pain and baby has been moving

[BellaBear]

following on my my earlier thread

was moving a sofa (don't ask) when I felt a gush, raced to the loo, pink liquid (have been bleeding all day from a show). mopped it up, don't think it is wee.
went to get pads from upstairs (don't ask), came back down and knickers were soaked.
went upstairs to get knickers, am now sat on loo.
dh is in an exam in london until 9pm, there isn't any need to bother him yet is there?
neighbour not home yet.
on my own.
with laptop.

Oh! I love Childbirth threads!

I agree you need to eat and have a drink (of water!) then go and lie down for a while.

OOh BellaBear good luck

looks like you are going to meet your little one soon!!

neighbour is feeding me and making me drink orange juice and I am rocking on my ball. please let dh finsih his exam. please. i know not important in the scheme of things.

when i said to the mw on the phone that i was 37+1 she laughed and said I had only just made it

i don'[t feel ready for this

definiteluy startiung to hurt now

Hi hope everythings going well, my waters were leaking for 2 days went into natural labour but had to be induced in the end.

I remeber it felt i was weeing myself for 2 days! I was getting though loads of pads.

Bellabear, you are never truly ready. Just go with the flow.

Best wishes to you Bellabear.

Have you started timing your contractions?

traffic would be crap if i went now

am rambling

they aren't particularly distinct, am feeling a bit more than uncomfortable

I am feeling the same BB, but am not leaking so it's easier for me to dismiss. Have you spoken to your MW?

Good luck Bella. You don't feel ready cos you don't know what to expect, but that is normal. If your contractions become strong and regular, welcome them as they are bringing your baby to you. If they don't hot up, rest, eat and sleep.

you don;t need to go in now

if you can still post on mumsnet, labour is not established ! when you need to go into yourself, close your eyes and want to shut the world out, then you should go in ! or when ctx are too much to handle at home.

try to relax

don;t forget to breathe

go with the flow, listen to your body, and don;t tense up. make a concious effort to loosen your shoulder, your hands and your bottom...

you will be ok

i promise

Are you still at your neighbors house? The company will be good distraction. Have you heard from your dh?

dh is in exam for another two hours
am at neighbours and being looked after

take it easy

keep us posted

and go with the flow

if labour does not kick off in the next couple of of hours, go for a sleep !

BellaBear, I am so excited for you. Everything is going to be just fine. Just listen to the wise ladies on here ( of which I'm not one . I'm due to have my 1st in a week so have zero advice to give!)but wanted to say 'All the best'.

battery has gone on laptop so will sign off for now
thank you very much everyone for all the virtual hand holding

take care x

DON'T time the contractions. Leave them let them happen. What matters is the length of the contractions not the time between them.

Go to bed. The absolute best thing for you is that you rest just now. If you can't sleep watch a comedy. Try not to focus in on the contractions. The aim is keep you home for as long as possible and if you start concentrating on the contractions now you will find it harder to cope later.

Oh no, another thread on 5 minute refresh!

I must find something to do other than MN, maybe I will make that next years New Years Resolution

I know you've gone, but still sending my thoughts to you xx

Bella Bear - I know you are off line but when you come back I hope you are holding your new arrival

Good Luck x

Any news ?

I managed to miss this yesterday afternoon.

I hope DH made it home in time and you are now craddling your lovely newborn