Is this the start of labour?

[Stinkyminkymoo]

I am 40 + 2, last night I had period like cramps that continued to this mor ing. Now I've got up and I'm walking around a bit it's lessened.

I also think I've had a show, (slightly pinky mucus, bit stringy sorry for tmi!).

I feel pretty well in myself bar the uncomfortable feeling and still packed DH off to work (to his disappointment!)

So, what do we think? :)

Very normal sadly. I had contractions 15 mins apart during the night, nothing during the day for 5 days. Get as much rest and sleep as you can when you can. Phone hospital, take pain killers, have baths, arrange your hospital bag, enjoy peace and quiet. It's hard because it's so frustrating, exciting and a bit eeeek

Oh and the mucus plug is bigger than you'd think it would be.

One things for sure baby isn't going to stay in!

OOh exciting..I am 40+2 today and I'm desperate for something to happen..Not a sausage so far..Don't really know what i'm looking for as i've been induced twice.
Good luck and keep us posted!x

Well I'm at the yard as the vet is here for baby horse (should be interesting should anything happen!! )

The cramping is now about 40 mins apart and still pretty painful.

Thanks for all the advise, it's good to get some perspective!

How are you doing Stinky?

Still contracting and uncomfortable!

I think it will be either today or tomorrow. I'm bloody tired and hoping it will all be over soon.

Thanks for asking! X

At least you got your wish for the horsey!

(and good news from the vet Miggle, baby horse's left knee is so much better he won't need any more treatment on it though his right knee will need another 2 weeks box rest )

Nice of baby stinky to wait though !

Ah glad stinky horse ok, that must be a relief for you!
Look forward to hearing news of baby stinky! Goodluck,in my humble opinion giving birth is the most amazing thing in the whole world! Xx

Ah glad stinky horse ok, that must be a relief for you!
Look forward to hearing news of baby stinky! Goodluck,in my humble opinion giving birth is the most amazing thing in the whole world! Xx

I have to be honest Miggle, right now it is certainly one I the most exciting yet uncomfortable things I've done so far! And this is only the beginning! Eek!

Honestly stinky trust me when I say your body will rise to the occasion! Best of luck and thinking of you!! Xxx

Honestly stinky trust me when I say your body will rise to the occasion! Best of luck and thinking of you!! Xxx

Billions of women before you have done it, Stinky, you'll manage :).

hahahahahhaaa.
We TOLD you that you could do it.
Congratulations. :)

Oh stinky, how very wonderful! Well done you, and what a beautiful name! Huge congratulations! Xxx

I know, I know, you were all right! I'm amazed at myself but also truly knackered and trying to work out why she's crying.

Long way to go huh!!

Congratulations!

Hullo all,

Just a quick note to say we've withdrawn some posts that referred to the baby's name, at the request of the OP.

Huge congratulations to stinky