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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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Lotster · 15/01/2009 22:30

Good luck Tree!

ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 15/01/2009 22:33

ooh no posts since lunchtime - is this progress???

Hope things kick off for you soon tree

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fourlittlefeet · 16/01/2009 05:03

lol steph...

an update for you!...

Just had a gush of what I assume to be waters if I'm back here later, but somehow don't think so. Followed by some increasingly painful contractions...

eeek, think its starting! Good old acupunture.. and its my due date today. I'm a project manager so that ain't bad going at all.

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fourlittlefeet · 16/01/2009 05:23

tree, can't you get some acupuncture? don't some of the midwives practise?

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JustKeepSwimming · 16/01/2009 05:57

Good luck fourlittlefeet

(have been lurking)

Ozziegirly · 16/01/2009 06:00

Sending you best wishes from Oz too.

As I look out the window it's a beautiful day to have a baby.

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fourlittlefeet · 16/01/2009 06:26

thanks guys! My mum is on her way over to look after DD and I'm bouncing on the ball with the tens on. This is the weirdest feeling. Between contractions I feel normal and think its a false alarm.. then one starts and I just know this is it!

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JustKeepSwimming · 16/01/2009 06:34

are you using a contraction timer?
how far apart are they roughly?

Ooooohhh, very exciting

fymandwhenisthisbabycoming · 16/01/2009 07:39

hope everything goes well flf!

givethedogAhomebirth · 16/01/2009 07:46

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fourlittlefeet · 16/01/2009 08:49

thank you! am using the timer, and they are very regular, about every 3-4 mins and quite mean when they kick in!

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Themasterandmargaritas · 16/01/2009 08:52

Ooooh flf, LG&T is popping hers out as we speak! Good luck.

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fourlittlefeet · 16/01/2009 08:53

ooooh how exciting! thats fantastic news - fast birther that one . think this'll go at least another 10 hours at this rate .

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Themasterandmargaritas · 16/01/2009 08:55

Second time round it always takes you by surprise, 3cm when first examined then wooooosh, 10cm just a couple of hours later. Fingers crossed it all goes well. x

Lulumama · 16/01/2009 08:57

happy birthing, honey

tinkisfourtyweeks · 16/01/2009 09:12

hope all is going well

JustKeepSwimming · 16/01/2009 09:31

Oooh, a good 40mins since last post, can we assume things are underway at last ?

ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 16/01/2009 09:37

Hope all is going well

Nevil · 16/01/2009 09:39

Good luck FLF, sounds like your well on your way to achieving your VBAC.

EachPeachPearMum · 16/01/2009 10:09

Ooh- LG&T is having hers too? Yay! (and it's not thursday or saturday!!!!)

Good luck flf

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fourlittlefeet · 16/01/2009 10:13

thank you all.. still hanging out at home with the tens waiting for it to get unbearable!

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JamInMyWellies · 16/01/2009 10:17

OOoohh good luck FLF, TMAM is right I went from 4cm to waters breaking and pushing in 5mins so dont leave it too late. Good luck my lovely cant wait to hear your good news.

mentalpup · 16/01/2009 10:38

Good Luck FLF! Hope today goes well!

thumbwitch · 16/01/2009 10:50

4LF - that's great news! hope it all goes well and you have a safe delivery today

Treedlivery, if you're still lurking - good luck to you too!

thumbwitch · 16/01/2009 10:54

4LF - that is great news, hope all goes well and you have a safe delivery today

Treedelivery - if you're still lurking, good luck to you too!