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?

powerfully lobs lumps of cold roast hard sweet potato at lulu's receeding figure

catch you? I can't even get out of the chair!!

sore pelvis and back lots of bh, had a good dose or the runs 3 x today and yet nowt! no proper contractions etc. think im thinking about it way to much and trying to put everything down to labour. im only 36 1/2 weeks so not even due. anyone know how to forget about being pregnant for 3 1/2 weeks?

you throw well, for a girl!

How do you know though when it isn't a false alarm after you've had a lot? (says the woman who's been having contractions and backache since 3, but not very regular- but baby in OP position- and not solved by a bath or anything- now breaking through paracetamol)?

(by not very regular I mean constant abckache rather than on and off)

how many weeks are you ? any discernible rhythm or pattern? increase in intensity? make sure you are upright or over a birth ball if baby OP, no lying down especially on your back if you can help it....

May I sit at the feet of Mars and Lulu? I'm a trainee Doula and will watch and learn!!!

Just (weds) supported a lovely lady who delivered her OP (fisrt) baby. Poor love had persistant very low back passage ache and no real pain in her uterus.

Peachy, go to this link for suggestions

am not recognised yet as am crapola at paperwork..! pull up a rocking chair and eat cake and knit with us !

Am 6 weeks on Sunday- so a bit early.

pattern is easy: backache constant, if I stand up then contractions if Is it down, not

Going to go bed soon to see if it will dissipate, Dh ahsa 2 hour trek to Mum if he needs to but don't feel I want to gbe alone either

(DS2 was OP by the way sor ecognise it- and last time it took 44 hours! And still not convinced it won't just stop tbh)

if htey die off when you stand it is not proper CTX, have you spoken to jofeb>

No they get bad when I stand0- its sitting that kills them

(haven'yt spoken to Jo, don't want to drag her away from kids when DH here- she does know baby was enagaing over a week ago though)

sorry, i read that wrong

what is your gut feeling, peachy?

Dh says yes,call Mum- my gut feeling was yes 2 days ago so am not sure- think I will be best off staying here as long as possible, getting some sleep and then going in (as I cant obv. have a premmie however slightly) at home- sleep might sort it yet!

My MW only availoable 8 - 4 on weekdays

Sleep is a very good plan imo!

so what happens if you go into labour full term after 4 pm ? nad before 8am or a a weekend?

bath, sleep and wait and see....

All stopped as son as I posted! Typical! If it starts agin today, I am going to call the AAu advice line- they may (I suppose) want to check baby isn't getting distressed?

If you go into labour at a different time there's a specific l;abour line to call, but that's not for advice. otherwise its NHS Direct according to my notes.

Offers some sandwiches around, pulls up a chair next to Lulumama, Mars & Rachelsara, sending postive vibes

i made chicken soup today! would anyone like some>

got RL client interview next week!! finally !

hi peachy ! hope you feel a bit more rested today

Yummy chicken soup, yes please. Excuse the ignornace but what RL - takes cover as feels embrassed for asking

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