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My waters have broken...

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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 00:16

And now I'm just twiddling my thumbs waiting for contractions to kick in! Am excited and a teeny bit scared...

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hunkermunker · 18/03/2009 00:17

You'll be having a baby then!

Congrats! Hope it happens soon and is very straightforward for you!

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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 00:18

Thanks!! It doesn't feel real (have only had 9 months to get used to the idea It could be ages yet but I can't sleep.

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hunkermunker · 18/03/2009 00:21

Is it your first?

I paced like a caged lion after my waters went - should've tried to sleep, but I did start contracting quite strongly soon after they went - maybe because I was up and walking about!

How exciting!

AitchTwoOh · 18/03/2009 00:23

ooooh, how utterly lovely. can i suggest you try to get some sleep if you can? and can i check that you're not strep b positive?

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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 00:23

It's my third. My waters went with DS but I didn't start contractions for 2 hours. With DD I just went straight to contractions and they broke my waters in labour - less than 2 hours start to finish so fingers crossed! I've told DH to sleep and will call the midwife when contractions kick in.

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oopsagain · 18/03/2009 00:24

good luck.
be calma nd well, er, be calm.

i suspect somebodhy more useful will be along soon

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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 00:25

Not strep b as far as I know (and I assume I would) - may try and sleep but the hopeful bit of me expects it all to be over in a few hours.

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AitchTwoOh · 18/03/2009 00:25

pah, it's your third. you're an old hand.

hunkermunker · 18/03/2009 00:26

Do you know what you're having?

(Yes, a baby...!)

Have you got a name sorted?

These are things that occupied me whilst waiting for mine to be born!

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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 00:29

No, it's a surprise!!! I think girl for some reason. I think I'm waiting to meet baby before picking a name although really struggling for a boy.

Am annoyed now as earlier this evening I watched my sky plus-ed ER and Desparate Housewives and now there's nothing on!!

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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 00:30

Desperate!!

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gomez · 18/03/2009 00:37

Oh exciting! Good luck

solowitch · 18/03/2009 00:40

Lots of luck!

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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 00:45

Thanks all - it's so nice being able to share! Am going to try and sleep now as nothing seems to be happening. Should be getting a baby soon though

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RoseOfTheOrient · 18/03/2009 00:45

ooh how exciting, another birth thread.
With my first, my waters went at 1am, contractions started at 3am, and DD was born at 6am. Sending speedy labour vibes your way!

RoseOfTheOrient · 18/03/2009 00:46

sorry, just read its your third...old-hand then...good luck!

FAQinglovely · 18/03/2009 00:48
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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 01:46

Thanks FAQ!!! Contractions every 10 mins now - midwife on her way....

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SniffyHock · 18/03/2009 08:20

Baby girl born at 5am. Thank-you to all of you that held my hand at the beginning

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Divvy · 18/03/2009 08:22

Aw Congratulations! xx

Portofino · 18/03/2009 08:27

Congratulations! Blimey you didn't muck about did you?

4andnotout · 18/03/2009 08:27

Congratulations

JustKeepSwimming · 18/03/2009 08:29

wow congratulations!!!

name decided yet?
you were right with girl then.

keels26 · 18/03/2009 09:43

Congratulations!

AitchTwoOh · 18/03/2009 09:45

HOORAY!