Traditional "It would appear that I am in labour, but when will it actually get going properly thread

[AnguaVonUberwald]

I have been having period like pains and backache since friday evening, last night I had an hour and a half of really intense contractions every few minutes, that suddenly stopped, had a few this morning as well, but now back to the period like pains and backache, how long could this go on for?

March thread here before you click on it, let's have a poll at how heavy you think baby was... I know so won't participate.

Just to say, MANY MANY congrats Merry (have posted on March thread) You did a stirling job!!!

(((((((hugs ))))))

Yippee Merry congrats and welcome baby George I am so delighted for you all

10lb6 i reckon

well done merry and welcome to the big and beautiful george linden!

Fanblardytastic!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoopee!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go! Knew you could do it. Can't wait for the full birth story.

yeah, lulu - your guess would have been big, but...

is there a prize for the largest baby birthed by an MNer?

Blimey merry! Congratulations and well done . No wonder your body wanted to make sure it was well rpeapred

After days of ntohing, had another night of contractions last night- which stopped as soon as DH went to work again. My Mum is certain its because the boys kick off then, and it is stress related. Was hoping for a baby today as have a presentation to do for Theology and its about the only get out they'd allow me LOL! Have scan tomorrow though which is something to focus on, baby has been literally spinning the last few days which is odd since he ahs been head down for many weeks- presumably also a sign he is indeed small? From my inexperienced guessing he is also transverse today (gah!), so have been bouncing lots on the birthing ball.

Last Uni day today for a bit anyhow - won't get a break as such because lost entire dissertatin during a PC Virus nightmare a few days back, but at elast can do that from home and not have to trek up a blardy semi- mountain each time with clicking pelvic bones and the like.

Sorry, just waffling LOL.

congratulations merryberry!

there is a mumsnetter called 12lbsnaturally or something like that !

Merryberry!! Congratulations and WOW!! Very impressed.

Belago, yep the consultant told me I wouldn't go overdue. Then yesterday the midewife told me, "it won't go overdue" AND "it won't be in the next few days".

Since I am due in six days, those statments don't really work together.

No signs here, not even the cramping I was having yesterday.

Come on baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yay merry what a whopper

just been to mws and baby is 4/5s engaged and she could barley feel the 1/5 left poking out hoping this along with cramps and bhs might mean little one puts in an early appearence. its not nice walking about with a babies head between your legs

Congratulations Merryberry

congrats mb (hello rolf! us july 05s are still around then... hope your pregnancy is going well too).

i an a July 05er too!

now, who will be next: Delcymru, Angua, Jaysthird???

Hello HC and Lulu . My pregnancy is going great, thanks HC. I found a lovely doula today so am very excited.

am very pleased for you , rolf

spent overnight in hosp having bp monitored. Finally released this afternoon after a successful sweep. Which hurt. So, if i was 2cm around 4ish, are these likely to be real contractions? Was warned to expect cramps and a show (which i've also had) but am hoping that the not being able to speak during them indicates more than a cramp?

Timing earlier was 3-5 mins, for a min or so at a time then stopped. Back with a vengeance now, but longer intervals, haven't been timing so must start again...

Really really hope this means i can have the homebirth, just got to control my bp!

Good luck fnf1!

i would like to offer squonk an honourary doula badge.

fnf1 sounds like your body is working things out sometimes contractions can be a bit irratic and all over the place before they get into a pattern but they all count. With you in thought and supporting your HB positive vibes

(massages fnf1 back before putting the kettle on)

sounds good fnf1

Maybe when ds is at nursery I will re-train as a real doula. I am enjoying this labour-waiting, bacon butty making, hand holding, baby birthing