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Eeek... I think I'm in labour... anyone up?

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fourlittlefeet · 11/01/2009 02:06

I can't believe this may be a full moon baby! I've had strong back feelings going on all afternoon, then in the evening they moved to the front and now its period ouchy and regular...

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fourlittlefeet · 13/01/2009 09:00

thanks guys; I've stopped doing the getting up in the middle of the night and posting. Having strong contractions virtually every night that then tail off around 5am when I get up starving to have some tea and toast!

This morning they are still here and quite strong. Have also had a cervical grope and think I'm 1cm. Things may be afoot!

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fourlittlefeet · 13/01/2009 12:27

latest... have obstetrician booked this arvo and wondering weahter to let them have a go at a sweep... also have acupuncture now booked for thurs to get things moving..watch this space!

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PestoMonster · 13/01/2009 12:29

Oooh how exciting!!

hannahlouhoo · 13/01/2009 12:34

havnt you had this baby yet???

been watching your thread hope all goes ok and speeds up now!! Good luck

fourlittlefeet · 13/01/2009 12:43

thank you! am doing my best to 'out' it

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mentalpup · 13/01/2009 22:10

How's it all going......no posts for quite a few hours now! Hope all is ok FLF!

fourlittlefeet · 14/01/2009 07:32

they tried to sweep yesterday but cervix not favourable... then cramping this morning and a show first thing.... we shall see

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HelenBurns · 14/01/2009 07:34

Ooohhh! Whoopeee!!

Go FLF! We want a birth story by, let's see, about 2pm please.

fourlittlefeet · 14/01/2009 10:08

lol... maybe 2pm on Monday

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ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 14/01/2009 17:06

any progress FLF?

fourlittlefeet · 14/01/2009 18:06

nope . went for coffee and long walk in the cold, but still nada. Have acupunture booked first thing tomorrow... we shall see!

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hannahlouhoo · 14/01/2009 20:27

Come on i'm waiting for piccis of new born!

do you know if its a b/g? any names?

your son is v.cute, is he excited about impending arrival?

fourlittlefeet · 14/01/2009 21:05

I'm trying hannah, will get it out asap for you . no idea what it is....

current child actually a girl, but do admit she is mistaken daily for a boy.. the combats don't help, but its too cold for dresses at the moment! She keeps kissing the bump and saying baby, but at 20 months I think its a bit early for her to understand quite what is going to happen. I do feel for her, its going to be quite a change!

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hannahlouhoo · 14/01/2009 21:42

aww i'm so sorry! my ds has had lots of things knitted for him, a little old fashioned yellows and pastel greens they are so warm and he is called a cute little girl!

good luck i'll stop bugging you now!

thumbwitch · 15/01/2009 01:56

ok, fingers crossed that your next post is to say that the new LO has finally made an entrance!
good luck, 4lf!

fourlittlefeet · 15/01/2009 11:23

thanks thumb. after a really shitty night of no sleep and waking up in an awful grump, I've just had my lovely acupunture session. what a relief! I'm feeling really calm and happy, so who knows if this might start something off? Even if it doesn't bring on labour, it was worth it to feel completely chilled for a bit, this on off stuff is so emotionally and physically draining... as if we don't have enough on our plates with a toddler and impending newborn!

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Pinkjenny · 15/01/2009 11:24

Thinking of you FLF. xxx

fourlittlefeet · 15/01/2009 11:26

thanks pink

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Salleroo · 15/01/2009 11:34

Isn't is just like groundhog day when you wake up every morning still pregnant?

I went to 40 +10. Good luck for today.

Lotster · 15/01/2009 12:44

There you are FLF. Won't post on other thread now.

Glad you enjoyed the acupuncture. Your due date is tomorrow isn't it?

fourlittlefeet · 15/01/2009 14:57

it is! have been having a few niggles since the acupunture and a show.. may be the start of something... then again

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steph101 · 15/01/2009 21:35

Well? Anything?

This is more addictive than any soap!!

Good look flf xx

steph101 · 15/01/2009 21:37

Good luck god thats the tiredness showing [hmm}

steph101 · 15/01/2009 21:38

See i cant even do a smiley any more... think may go to bed lol.

treedelivery · 15/01/2009 22:16

FLF - Am now in a great state of about your accupuncture as I'm finding it really hard to get in a nice zone [thinkI might be trying to labour tonight]. Just can't chill and take big deep breaths you know?

Better keep practising as I'll be jolly well needing to zone oout and calm down soon. I think.

It's like I'm in sucha bad mood I can't relax. ooooohhh.

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