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I think... this might be it.

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lljkk · 14/02/2008 20:10

Been having little twinges since 4am and they're getting stronger, harder to ignore.
About ruddy time, too... but I'm still quietly terrified.... IF this is it, ho hum. Off to put kids to bed, but for when I get back, any words of encouragement will be much appreciated!
41+3 with Baby No. 4...

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coastalmum · 14/02/2008 23:08

Good Luck

Klaw · 14/02/2008 23:36

lljkk glass of cider, soak under shower, massage from dh and Bed to sleep, if it's not proper labourt yet you will get sleep or else you will waken for labour. Get as much rest as you can overnight, you'll need it

make sure you pee regular and keep warm!

EiWishFor3MoreWishes · 14/02/2008 23:41

off to bed now myself but thought i would say good luck for the rest of the night and i hope things dont take too long or if they do, you manage to get some sleep good luck
xx ei xx

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lljkk · 14/02/2008 23:43

Ta for your company so far, Ihave hung out watching silly tv, but cider glass is in my hand, with 2 paracetomol to wash down...Feeling it more in my back than usual. Hope that's not a bad sign.

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meandboys · 14/02/2008 23:45

want to wish you luck, try and catch some sleep between contractions. I managed to stop my ctx with ds2 and they was every 5 minutes and unbearable, so i dont advice a warm bath!

Anyway, will be thinking of you tonight and will check back in the morning!

Good Luck

shabster · 14/02/2008 23:59

llkkj - i have wandered into your thread from the multiple births thread.

Even though I dont know you I am so excited for you!! daft old bird that I am!

Am going to bed now but GOOD LUCK - deep breathing and nice thoughts.

So very very exciting - while we are all sleeping your little bubba is on its way.

Will be back in the morning - probably very early. PUSH my lovely PUSH

hertsnessex · 15/02/2008 01:03

hope you are either sleeping or things are in full swing by now.

hope it all goes well.

cx

Egg · 15/02/2008 06:51

Hey lljkk any news? I saw this thread in the night and have been thinking of you. Good luck .

JossStick · 15/02/2008 08:37

Any news lljkk ?

dizzydixies · 15/02/2008 09:24

morning girls, hope lljkk you're doing ok

EiWishFor3MoreWishes · 15/02/2008 11:16

lljkk how are you doing?? hope you have had your LO now and you had a lovely HB experience xx
xx ei xx

dizzydixies · 15/02/2008 16:26

good grief have I missed lunck/twoosies and nearly at dinner and there is no news?!?!?

lljkk hope things are going smoothly and you're too much in awe of new bub to be on here!

JossStick · 15/02/2008 16:47

Perhaps she ended up not having a home birth?

dizzydixies · 15/02/2008 16:49

am hoping she's had it in a matter of minutes and has forgotten all about us!

JossStick · 15/02/2008 16:54

Me too Dizzy.

michtenstein · 15/02/2008 17:05

oooh how exciting hope its all happened and you are snuggled in bed together with your new little baby.xx

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lljkk · 15/02/2008 17:28

Hi everyone!! Thanks so much for the response/concern/encouragement. I DID have the baby, in the wee hours of this morning. Little boy, almost 9 lbs, pretty straightforward as birth can go (did have him at home).
But it still hurt like insanity (or at least, I think a person has to be certified nuts to put themselves thru it). I stand in awe of my ancestor women who went thru childbirth 8-16x in the course of their lives.
Actually, I think I stand in awe of all of us who ever manage to get thru any sort of childbirth. We're all quite amazing, don't you think??
We are now totally exhausted and trying desperately to get some sleep and adjust to new baby plus 3 boisterous others.
Thanks again for all the words of support. xxxXO.

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shabster · 15/02/2008 17:35

How wonderful. Congratulations really great weight to. Well done you and a home birth -fandabidozey!!

dizzydixies · 15/02/2008 17:41

OMG I turn my back for one minute and I miss it - typical!!!!

congratulations lljkk, can't wait to hear all about it when you've got the time and the energy - enjoy wee Valentino as he will always be affectionately remembered as by us

Egg · 15/02/2008 17:55

Fabby news lljkk! Get yerself over to the Feb thread and tell the girls, we need cheering up! If you don't hurry I will link them to this so they can see for themselves.

Well done on your little lad .

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 15/02/2008 17:56

Congratulations!!

Any name yet?

meandboys · 15/02/2008 17:56

wow, well done, and welcome to your new little bundle of joy into this big wide world

Now you can put your feet up and enjoy him.

Congrats to you and your family (i love the name valentino btw)

JossStick · 15/02/2008 19:07

Congratulations to you and mr lljkk and welcome to the world to little Valentino.

coastalmum · 15/02/2008 19:26

Congratulations

shatteredmumsrus · 15/02/2008 19:35

congratulations all xxx