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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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Iggly · 03/12/2011 03:02

Baby Iggly has arrived, three hours ago with 15 mins to spare on her due date. Weight of 8lb 1oz.

Am now going to sleep and pass labouring vibes to ECC Grin

brighthair · 03/12/2011 03:07

Many congratulations on baby Iggly Grin hope you get some well earned rest now

samwellsbutt · 03/12/2011 03:07

oh congrates iggy well done.xxx keep up the good work ecc.xx

scarletforya · 03/12/2011 03:08

Congratulations Iggly Thanks

Iggly · 03/12/2011 03:09

Thanks ladies!

fionamaryan · 03/12/2011 03:19

Well done Iggly!

PinkFondantFancy · 03/12/2011 03:58

Well done Iggly. Hang in there ECC it sounds like you're doing brilliantly!

neverinamillionyears · 03/12/2011 04:01

Congrats iggly. Have been following thread whilst up feeding my 4 day old little lady.

I feel so much for you ecc, I was un so much pain during labour and birth saying I'll never do it again but I've already mentioned today I'd have another.

wheelshavefallenoffthebus · 03/12/2011 04:05

Congratulations Iggly Smile. Baby Iggly has the same birthday as me!

Go Exquisite! Not long now! Smile

Haribojoe · 03/12/2011 04:09

Congratulations iffy. Thank god for pregnant bladders otherwise I wouldn't be able to keep checking everyone's progress.

Stay strong EEC, you're doing great, sounds like a good tome to call me for support and encouragement if nothing else.

Haribojoe · 03/12/2011 04:09

Iffy? Blooming iPhone meant iggly Blush

ICanTuckMyBoobsInMyPockets · 03/12/2011 04:53

Massive congratulations Iggly!! xx

InBedWithLeonardo · 03/12/2011 05:03

Still no baby, ECC?

InBedWithLeonardo · 03/12/2011 05:05

Oh, that'll teach me to skip the last couple of posts...

Congratulations Iggly!!!! Yes, that many !!'s.

This thread is making me broody.

louby86 · 03/12/2011 05:05

Congratulations Iggly Smile

Good luck ECC sending you lots of positive thoughts!

CheerfulYank · 03/12/2011 05:16

Ooooh so exciting! Good luck, good luck! So excited!

I say boy. :) 8lbs even.

MrsDeVere who is your niece? You can PM me, I won't tell!

ExquisiteChristmasCake · 03/12/2011 05:31

Hey ladies! Delivered a baby boy, Isaiah David Thomas 8lbs6oz at 4.22am we're both really well :) home delivery as planned, no pushing and delivered within 20 minutes of MW attending Grin

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CheerfulYank · 03/12/2011 05:36

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

Congrats! I knew it was a boy! Welcome, Isaiah. So happy for you ECC!

fridakahlo · 03/12/2011 05:37

Been lurking since the start, missed between pages seven and fifteen. Have just read from fifteen and now I get to be the first to say congratulations!
Hope you are having a wonderful sleepy snuggle with your new little boy!

fridakahlo · 03/12/2011 05:39

Not quite, cheerful yank beat me to it. Nearly though!

grinningbee · 03/12/2011 05:45

Congratulations!

Enjoy the lovely newborn snuggles Smile

(I want one!)

InBedWithLeonardo · 03/12/2011 05:47

Congratulations!

Welcome to the world baby Isaiah.

louby86 · 03/12/2011 05:50

Congratulations Grin

LittlePebble · 03/12/2011 05:59

Oh congratulations ECC Grin found your thread while bf my 6 week old boy an hour ago and it's made my night. Lovely name (I have an Elijah) xx

ParsleyLion1 · 03/12/2011 06:02

Aww Xmas Grin congratsiggly and ecc. Well done ladies.

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