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Beginnings of labour? Should I feel this bulge down below?!

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ExquisiteChristmasCake · 01/12/2011 20:25

My due date is today. Already had a ds (20mo). Woke up with chronic back ache and cramps at the top of the thighs, chilled out today with my TENS machine (having a home birth so not much else to do). The pain has subsided to be a bit dull, but I am suddenly acutely aware of a bulge in my fanjo. It feels as though there is a grapefruit pressing against it from the other side...could this be the head and is it normal to feel this? Or could it be my waters?

Ds was an easy labour (woke up 10 cms gone and literally began to push whole ordeal was over in a few hours) so I "missed" the beginnings of labour and have no idea what I should be expecting. I know not to bother my midwife to come out until I have contractions/a show (have rung to let her know I'm feeling a bit weird though).

Is it normal?

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OliviaMumsnet · 01/12/2011 22:52

GOOD LUCK ECC

Fisharefriendsnotmincepies · 01/12/2011 22:52

ECC you are my new hero. I've only had 2 Wine but feel quite emotional Blush

PacificDogwood · 01/12/2011 22:52

Exquisite, don't finish your unborn child's father off just yet - you might need him (and we need him to post pics)

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morethemerrier · 01/12/2011 22:55

How about a TIME/WEIGHT/SEX poll? May keep OP entertained/distracted from demon fish biting?!?

I'll guess, 23.57 hrs, 8lb 1oz a Girl!!!

Make sure you put the word Guess in ur post or people may think it's the official announcement!

Fuzzywood · 01/12/2011 22:56

Really do have to go to bed now, good luck Exquisite.
Best advice I had about relaxing facial muscles was to push your tongue up to the roof of your mouth as it makes your jaw relax.

ASuitableGirl · 01/12/2011 22:57

I think the baby will be born today. Just over an hour left :)

Fuzzywood · 01/12/2011 22:57

GUESS 00.01 8lb 8oz, boy

lia66 · 01/12/2011 22:57

def horsey lips for relaxing pelvic area.

Mum1369 · 01/12/2011 22:57

Ooh you're doing so great. It's a good job you are at home, they would never have let us lot in the birthing suite. No pushing at crowning is top tip !

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gomez · 01/12/2011 22:58

Good luck!

Looking forward to hearing about a yummy little cupcake soon.

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ExquisiteChristmasCake · 01/12/2011 22:59

GUESS:

8 lbs 2 oz

Sex: Unknown to dh only known to me so will not disclose or cheat.

Time: 5.40 am 2/12/2011

Ooo but my back is really hurting I don't know if it'll be as long as that. Who on Earth knows these things?! Viva...what do you think?!

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hiccymapops · 01/12/2011 22:59

I'll keep checking through the night when dd feeds (hourly then at the minute!)

Definately don't kill dh, we need photos Grin

Good luck x

Mum1369 · 01/12/2011 22:59

Guess 00.46 7lb 6oz boy (only a bloke could cause this much of a hoo haa)

Dillydollydaydream · 01/12/2011 23:00

Guess 12.49 girl 7lbs 9ozs

CarolCervix · 01/12/2011 23:00

GUESS:

9lb 3

Girl

00.23

Dillydollydaydream · 01/12/2011 23:01

Gosh that should be 00.49

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ExquisiteChristmasCake · 01/12/2011 23:01

Yes when the tightenings begin my rib cage is jammed (had another thread about a possible large baby) there really isn't much space for all this labour malarky.

Am breathing like I'm saying "ooo" (mouth positioning) and in through my nose. Bugger it really hurts down the sides. Still the timings are too far and out.

Dh is downstairs eating.

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ExquisiteChristmasCake · 01/12/2011 23:02

Some of you are guessing an hour away. A bloody hour. Are you mad?

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maxybrown · 01/12/2011 23:02

7.12

11.56pm 01.12.11

boy

notevenaChristmousie · 01/12/2011 23:03

Good luck ECC - what a lovely night to have a baby, sounds like it won't be too long. Hope the calm feelings last you all the way through.

YougreatChristmaspudding · 01/12/2011 23:03

ECC I think 8lb 9oz born 01.11 02/12/11 :)

Teaandchristmascakeplease · 01/12/2011 23:03

Ooo a live birthing thread

Good luck OP Smile We're all here with you Grin