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anyone out there to tell me this isn't early labour and to go back to bed??

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 00:55

Not sure anyone is going to be up now but am 39 weeks today and been having mild pains for last hour or so. They def have start and end and get more painful in the middle. If I lie in bed it makes me want to stand up but not so painful its crippling. Contraction master times them every 5 mins or so (this was a bit of a surprise!). No show though or any other signs of impending labour. can;t help thinking its a false start... anyone out there to agree with me?

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daisy99divine · 23/03/2009 02:11

Hello Mama , glad you are here for Whitey too!

daisy99divine · 23/03/2009 02:12

Right, Whitey, now I know there are a couple of otehr people here, I'm going to log off, I have been up working and am a bit knackered

good luck! Will check in later!

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 02:12

thanks Daisy. JM i think i saw you on someone elses labouring thread a few weeks ago. Aren't you in the states / canada somewhere? Sorry if i have got that wrong. Feeling a bit queasy over here.. think its all the excitement!

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daisy99divine · 23/03/2009 02:13

Oh, Whitey, if JM is off and round about, yes, she is in Canada. She was a virutal doola a little while ago, with Catita who is in Mexico

you should be able to pick up some from Aus and NZ as well for your late night labours!!!

daisy99divine · 23/03/2009 02:13

I really am going now, just wanted to check if you were ok

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 02:14

thanks daisy. can;t call the midwife its 2am! will wait a while and see what happens. sleep well! x

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Bumbleybee · 23/03/2009 02:15

How exciting, given you are planning a home birth we could all virtually be there! you could be the first person to have hundreds of birth partners!
I really hope it all goes as you have planned it, good luck, will keep watching out.

Jacksmama · 23/03/2009 02:19

North American Doula Brigade up and around - it's only 7:15 pm here so I'm yours if you need me.

xxx

Anything else since the plug?

I never knew I lost mine - my waters went at 1:05 am in a big gush.

Feeling ok?

Don't be nervous, you'll do great.

(((((HUG)))))

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 02:27

couple of contractions currently about 7 mins apart. not very strong at all though. bit more plug gone. feel like a leaky tap! have had to wake dh briefly to get underwear for pad!! am def going to have hot drink and try and retire to bed.. feeling fine just bit [shoc] that things appear to be happening.. !

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KingCanuteIAm · 23/03/2009 02:29

Right, it looks like you have the night staff on duty here

I am off to bed, I hope everything goes well for you, I am really excited at the prospect of a birth announcement soon! As Jacksmama says, you are going to do great!

Night xxx

Bumbleybee · 23/03/2009 02:30

Good idea Whitey, try to rest as much as you can, good luck xx

ClaudiaSchiffer · 23/03/2009 02:30

Hi Whiteybaby, I'm in Australia so another of the night time mners. How very exciting to be having a night time birth. How are things now?

ClaudiaSchiffer · 23/03/2009 02:31

oo x post, get some rest whitey, will be here if you need anyone x

Jacksmama · 23/03/2009 02:32

Hi Claudia, I guess the North American/ Multinational Doula Brigade is wake!

WB, how are you? Doing ok? Don't be nervous. We're all here to cheer you on.

Have you rung the MW?

ClaudiaSchiffer · 23/03/2009 02:39

Hi JM here we go again - virtual back rubs, hot water, tea etc etc all at the ready . . .

Jacksmama · 23/03/2009 02:49

Definitely... WB, you just let us know what you need!

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 02:50

hello. I am loving my doulas so thank you so much ladies. am feeling fine athough ctx feel less strong. think i may have excited us all for nothing! very erratic too.. 7 mins, 10 mins, 4 mins, 6 mins and only lasting 25 - 35 secs. Really don't want to call midwife seeing as its middle of the night! Perhpas I am being too british but it isn't hurting terribly yet..!!

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 02:52

my last week at work i spent a happy hour or so reading you two in action.. never thought you would be here for me a couple of weeks later...

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 03:08

ok ladies.. am going to head to bed. ctx only every 10 mins or so fairly weak and am feeling sleepy so am going to make the most of it. thx every one of you for your messages.. see you back here perhpas (not too soon!)x

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Jacksmama · 23/03/2009 03:08

Isn't it great?

Jacksmama · 23/03/2009 03:17

Whoops, cross-post. OK, you have a good sleep. We're around if you need us.
xxx

ClaudiaSchiffer · 23/03/2009 03:41

Hi again, is dh up with you whitey? Or are you pacing around the sitting room on your own?

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 03:42

didn't make it to bed! think waters gone (not huge gush but either that or wee'd on my hand ) and have rung midwife. contractions had stopped but now back and stronger and more in my back / side than before. hot water tank been put on to constant! Been asked to call hospital back in 30 mins if soaking maternity pads.

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Whiteybaby · 23/03/2009 03:45

dh still in bed. have heard that its best to leave them to sleep as long as poss! he has been told to stay in bed till spoken to hosp and that he might need to start blowing up the birth pool if things keep moving! Starting to wish we had practiced putting it up at least once!!

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happynewmummy · 23/03/2009 03:49

I'm only up feeding DS so not up for the duration! However - sending lots and lots of hugs and good luck your way. You will be great I'm sure xx