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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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lia66 · 01/12/2011 23:25

GUESS girl, 8lb 11ozs. (weight and sex of my last dc born April) time...Hmm

0059hrs

As you were.

Mooing is good. Grin

SaggyoldCHRISTMASHUMBUGcatpuss · 01/12/2011 23:26

  • "Dh peered between my legs with his eyes squinted shut;

"I can't see anything that looks like it shouldn't be there".

Useful!" *
Its been 19 3/4 years and my DP still doesnt know what a clitoris looks like! I wouldnt rely on ypour DHs judgement if I was you! Grin Confused

GUESS 8lb 13oz, 00.49am, 2/12/11 Boy.

Good luck. xxx

SaggyoldCHRISTMASHUMBUGcatpuss · 01/12/2011 23:27

I Want a BAAAABBBYYYYYY! Envy

Mum1369 · 01/12/2011 23:28

Ahh but technically it would have to be oliviamumsnet...... AIBU?

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freedom2011 · 01/12/2011 23:31

You're amazing Exquisite. So glad you came back and let the thread know you had DH with you and are ok. Wishing you all the best for tonight.

Gincognito · 01/12/2011 23:33

Gah, I have to go to bed or I will regret it in 6 hours time when I have to get up for work! Good luck!

hester · 01/12/2011 23:35

I've got to be up in six hours too. Just remember, Exquisite, that's a girl (Hester has a ring) at 3.20am.

Best of British!

ICanTuckMyBoobsInMyPockets · 01/12/2011 23:38

Guess: girl, 7lb 4oz, 4.12am
Gods luck, I'm so jealous!! xx

Mum1369 · 01/12/2011 23:52

Right, I'm off to bed too. Sending big painless contraction vibes to you. Amazed at your calm dignity. Thanks also for scaring the bejeezers out of us. You will be amazing. Your DH prob not. Who cares. You will have scrumptious baby by the morning. Good luck x

MrsJoeDuffy · 02/12/2011 00:01

guess: girl, 7 lbs 11ozs, 3.10am

GOOD LUCK :)

Awayinamangercooper · 02/12/2011 00:27

Goodnight and good luck!

fatcaaah · 02/12/2011 00:33

Good luck you amazing woman!

My guess, boy 5.40am 9lb 1 Grin

Toffeefudgecake · 02/12/2011 00:47

Couldn't read this and not post - best of luck, Exquisite. Hope it's over soon and you have your newborn in your arms. (Oooh, it's making me feel all broody).

My guess is a boy, 8lb 1 @ 4.03am.

Birnamwood · 02/12/2011 01:35

Guess: boy, 8lb 12, 0216

Birnamwood · 02/12/2011 01:36

Sorry, posted too soon.

Good Luck!

MrsDistinctlyMintyMonetarism · 02/12/2011 01:40

Guess: boy 9lb 3 at 3.41pm

So lovely and exciting for you!

nickelbabe · 02/12/2011 02:41

your hula-ing sounds like a good plan - i do bellydancing, and hip circles are a good idea (rotating your hips like you're doing a hula hoop, but dead deadslowly)
:)

PeelingmyselfofftheCeiling · 02/12/2011 04:19
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Shangers · 02/12/2011 04:54

oh no I read the whole thread in the hope that there would be a conclusion by now.... am going to have to keep refreshing to see if there's an update - good luck! hope bubs has come already!

brandysoakedbitch · 02/12/2011 04:57

Guess: 5.12am Boy - 8lb 14oz

Best of luck sweetheart x

SacreLao · 02/12/2011 05:19

Hope all goes well for you and can't wait for an update.

I guess girl (you can just call her Sacre), 5.40 am and 8 lbs 10 :)

Akiram · 02/12/2011 05:24

Hope everything goes well.

I guess girl 6.01am and 7lb4

Good luck Xmas Smile

Iggly · 02/12/2011 05:46

Good luck OP! you've set me off now (I think Hmm)