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Waters have broken at 28 weeks - we're in America!

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Southsearocks · 28/12/2010 15:56

I've come over to the US for a two week holiday to my partner's family. No problems at all in this pregnancy (my first). Then yesterday morning the waters broke! I've been admitted to a local hospital and although me and baby are fine we'll be here for the duration. It's likely to be three months! Baby could come any time between now and full term so we're keeping everything crossed (including my legs of course) it stays in as long as possible. Either way we're not able to fly home for a looong time...

Our baby will be coming back to the UK an American citizen - how about that? Shock Grin Confused

Pray the insurance works out for us!!

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Janus · 06/02/2011 13:22

Hi Southsearocks, I have been following you since the start (can't believe it was 28th December and now we're 6th February!!). I hope you are managing to get the best sleep possible but you must be so excited!!
I have to be monitored with my labours as first was a c-section but I would say try and be as active as possible, with one hospital I couldn't stray very far from the bed as the leads etc were so short but even standing up and circling hips can be an amazing help!
Can't wait for your update, have an amazing birth.

Coppernoddle · 06/02/2011 13:58

Good luck!!!!! Will be thinking of you x x x let us all know how you get on!! Again, best of luck x x x

jimper · 06/02/2011 14:40

Just spent the best part of 2 hours reading this entire thread! Have to say good luck! :)

Jacksmama · 06/02/2011 15:01

Whoo-hoo, one more day!!!! So excited for you. Will you post pictures?
Pleeeeeeease?

cluelessnchaos · 06/02/2011 15:04

Long term lurker, your story has kept me going though middle of the night breastfeeding. Good luck can't wait to hear

BeatriceLaBranche · 06/02/2011 15:11

Just checking in, you are doing great!

DP cutting the cord and telling you the sex will be lovely for him, I almost think it makes things seem more real. Smile

Skin to skin contact is reasonable, but you have to remember that if you don't get it, it is normally for your or the baby's benefit.

DH cuddled DS for hours before I got to hold him (PPH) and even fed him. I wasn't very pleased about that but it wasn't the end of the world.

Please update when you can, I will be thinking of you tomorrow and hope everything goes as you want it to, wishing you all the best!!

lottiejenkins · 06/02/2011 15:19

Southsea, I am another lurker and am wishing you well for tomorrow. My best friend had her children early, one was born eight weeks early and one ten weeks early and to see them now you wouldnt ever know!! I will say a prayer for you all tonight xx

Blacksand · 06/02/2011 15:20

How any hours is Philadelphia behind us?

Ba8y1 · 06/02/2011 15:31

Southsea, have been lurking for a bit and just wanted to wish you well for tomorrow. I can't imagine the courage you've had to have to handle this really tough situation so amazingly well, it must be so exciting to be at this stage now! - looking forward to seeing the updates! Smile

imustbemadasaboxoffrogs · 06/02/2011 15:34

Another lurker wishing you all the best.

Mamapower · 06/02/2011 15:37

de-lurking to wish you all the very best Smile

taintedpaint · 06/02/2011 15:41

I'm a longtime lurker on your thread, Southsearocks, and just wanted to say best of luck for you and your LO for tomorrow. :)

Jacksmama · 06/02/2011 15:46

Blacksand, Philly is 5 hours behind the UK.

ozzysocks · 06/02/2011 15:49

Good luck for tomorrow will be thinking of you xx

MissCKitty · 06/02/2011 15:52

Hi south been lurking on this post and keeping up to date with what's going on. Just wanted to wish you luck and hope everything goes smoothly for you and LO Smile

MissMarjoribanks · 06/02/2011 15:57

Southsea - lurked on this thread. Best of luck tomorrow, really. Hope it goes well.

I was induced at 33+4 after the slowing labour drugs had worked a bit well yet I was too dilated for it to be safe to stop entirely. It was fine. I had an episiostomy which healed well.

I also managed to establish BFing. He was tube fed, then went to bottles, then on the breast from term + 1.5 weeks equivalent. We only quit at 12mo, so it can be done. Don't beat yourself up about it if you don't though.

DS was whipped straight from me and into SCBU after a 1 minute cuddle after birth - so don't worry if this happens.

Again, best of luck! Smile Smile

pearl297 · 06/02/2011 16:10

Another lurker here, just wanting to wish you luck for tomorrow :)

Dylthan · 06/02/2011 16:18

Good luck xxx

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kampakat · 06/02/2011 16:39

Another lurker here Grin have been following you since you started posting all those many weeks ago!
Good luck for tomorrow Southsea, you have been so strong and an absolute inspiration!
We shall all be sat with our Wine at the ready to toast your new arrival.
All my love Kampakat xx

EveryonesJealousOfGingers · 06/02/2011 16:47

Hello, wishing you luck for Monday, hope all goes smoothly for you and can't wait for your update telling us you're a Mummy! And please post a pic to your profile asap the whole of MN will be desperate to see BabySouthSea Grin

thinbridewaitingtogetout · 06/02/2011 16:48

Another lurker here, wishing you all the best for tomorrow!

spendalittlelivealot · 06/02/2011 17:12

Again, another lurker here, Ive followed this thread from the start! You are one patient and tolerant woman!! All the best for tomorrow, cannot wait to hear baby news :) xxxx

Sparklies · 06/02/2011 17:21

Guess they'll be starting you off this evening then!! Looking forward to hearing updates Grin

greenzebra · 06/02/2011 17:22

good luck for tomorrow, and hopefully enjoy the best day of your life.