I think I'm in labour but I don't know

[Pickles77]

Its agony. Every ten to fifteen minutes my lower abdomen and back become so severely painful it makes me loose my breath and want to cry.
I don't know if it's real. I'd had a tough time of it today (another thread) and have been bouncing on my ball, but now I'm really hurting and I don't know if this is it?
I just want to sleep but just as I get settled ur starts again.

Sounds possible. You need to call your midwife or the hospital and let them know you'll probably be in soon. Good luck!

Could well be. When you get the feeling, breath in through your nose and out through your mouth, really slowly. I had a doula with my last labour and that one breathing technique really helped so much. Labour doesn't have to be agony. Don't let yourself get stressed as that can slow things down. Just breath, stay calm and let go. Good luck x x x x x x

That sounds like it!

If your pains are regular then you are probably in labour, phone the hospital and get checked out.

It's agony. I've been in hospital
Already today they didn't seem that fussed by me
Told not to do anything until they are more regular.

But they are regular! I'd ring them again, good luck!

Do you have someone to advocate for you? Midwifes not listening to me meant that I only made it to hosp 15 mins before dd was born. If it wasn't for my mum forcing me into the car she would have been born in my bathroom.

Right haven't had one for fifteen, but moved to the ball as its a bit comfier

Just keep timing them, if they get closer phone the hospital. I've lurked on ur threads, I think your very brave pickles
and your going to be a wonderful mum.

Thank you, I'm fucking terrified

Eight mins apart

Good luck! My midwife said to call when they're 5 minutes apart, so you're getting there. (I'm in NZ so wide awake and happy to attempt to distract you in the middle of your night. )

Good luck

Good luck Pickles

followed the Pickles story. You're doing fab. This is it chick.

Ooh exciting! How you doing?

Coping better, dog going mental, still dont feel it's real

I've got terrible wind

Maybe the wind will keep the dog away . Hopefully you're not alone but have a virtual hand to squeeze! Have you tried a bath? I found it hard to get in but lively once in.

I'm in the bath!
Dog won't leave my side! Bloody wind!

Bubble bath

Is the dog in the bath too?

Good luck Pickles!!

I'm not that dog mad!
They are easing now?

Take advantage,have a cup of tea & get your head down for a bit. You'll need your energy. Thinking of you.