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Christmas labour stories

14 replies

ZooMount · 24/12/2022 14:03

Not due for another couple of weeks yet but my last baby was early. Been having lots of cramps and BH but hopefully not going to arrive just yet. I'd love to hear some Christmassy labour stories! When were you due? How did it all start and when? Did you get to celebrate Christmas?
Anyone else keeping an eye out for every twinge and want to join me?! I know from experience that there can be lots of build up that doesn't go anywhere so I'm trying to relax and enjoy the festivities!

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3rdtimerodeo · 24/12/2022 17:10

I was due yesterday and have had BH/ contractions on and off since Wednesday (1cm dilated according to MW) but nothing since last night. I'm very niggly today and emotional but have been for a nice dog walk, prepped food for tomorrow and burying my head in the sand!

Would love to hear some positive stories! Have a nice box of biscuits and a Xmas baby grow by the door just incase!

FeelingCrabby · 24/12/2022 17:13

I was induced early over the Christmas period and had an emergency c section on Xmas eve! Celebrating birthday so close is mental at Christmas time... but the best gift I ever got 🥰

PritiPatelsMaker · 26/12/2022 11:01

Oh that's so lovely @FeelingCrabby 

@ZooMount & @3rdtimerodeo any news on your LOs yet?

3rdtimerodeo · 26/12/2022 18:41

PritiPatelsMaker · 26/12/2022 11:01

Oh that's so lovely @FeelingCrabby 

@ZooMount & @3rdtimerodeo any news on your LOs yet?

No movement but thanks for asking. 3days overdue now and mw app on Wednesday.

PritiPatelsMaker · 26/12/2022 18:47

Oh shouldn't be long now then @3rdtimerodeo. I bet you can't wait to meet your new LO Wink

Yoyooo · 26/12/2022 18:49

I am due tomorrow - achy, tired and BH but I don't think he will come just yet.

PritiPatelsMaker · 26/12/2022 18:52

I was like that with DC2 on my due date @Yoyooo. Contractions started at 11 pm and baby arrived in the early hours so there's time yet Wink

BorryMum · 26/12/2022 19:03

Mine was a while ago now! DS2 was due on the 17th January. I felt a bit dizzy on Xmas eve but that was all. Sat down to wrap the last xmas present at 10pm on Xmas eve and felt my waters pop! Quick trip to the maternity unit at 11pm and was told it could be another 2 or 3 days. Went home and then went back in at 2:30am and he was born at 7:30am! We all had Xmas dinner at home on Boxing day and he turned 16 yesterday! Best Xmas present ever

ZooMount · 31/12/2022 07:46

Still no movement for me yet, looks like I will have a 2023 baby!

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DomesticShortHair · 31/12/2022 07:48

There’s a good one in the bible, apparently.

PritiPatelsMaker · 31/12/2022 07:51

Oh Zoo. Looks like it might be a 2023 baby after all Wink

Marmitepot · 02/01/2023 05:47

I know someone who was born on Christmas Day,as was his Mum!

PritiPatelsMaker · 02/01/2023 09:17

I know someone who was born on Christmas Day,as was his Mum

That's quite a coincidence!

Marmitepot · 02/01/2023 10:57

Crazy isn’t it? Imagine giving birth on your birthday and Xmas Day!!

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