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Am I in labour?

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TeaJunky · 20/11/2012 10:55

I'm 38 + 2.

Period pains started Friday morning. Ease up a little with paracetamol which I've constantly been taking but then come back.

Have vomited once severely but no tummy bug symptoms. Eating as normal.

Today the pains are a bit more severe.

Am I in labour? I'm so confused and a bit worried now.

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TeaJunky · 20/11/2012 11:12

Anyone? Sad

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MrsAceRimmer · 20/11/2012 11:15

Maybe. I would give your midwife a phone and she can help.
Are the pains regular? Try timing them (I know it's boring) for length and distance apart.
Good luck and congratulations Smile

reikizen · 20/11/2012 11:15

probably early labour. Try to eat, drink and rest as much as possible as this could go on for days Smile

Princessishavingababyboo · 20/11/2012 11:17

This could be the start of early labour. I would speak to your mw for advice. Good luck :)

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TeaJunky · 20/11/2012 11:21

Oh goodness, go on for days???

I'll ring the midwife I think.

Does eating pineapple etc really speed it up?

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Princessishavingababyboo · 20/11/2012 11:35

Tea you can try pineapple, but mostly eat, drink and walking helps move things along.

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TeaJunky · 20/11/2012 12:04

Thanks princess.
I've called in and they said to come in. Eeeek.

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Princessishavingababyboo · 20/11/2012 12:14

Ooh good luck!

MrsAceRimmer · 20/11/2012 12:28

Good luck! Hopefully you will be meeting your baby soon Smile

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TeaJunky · 20/11/2012 18:58

I'm back. Sad

Had the most painful internal in the world, and she announced the cervix is still closed. I then bled straight after! Is that normal?? Is an internal even ok at this stage?

Feeling sorry for myself and drowning my sorrows in a cup of raspberry tea Sad

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Princessishavingababyboo · 20/11/2012 21:05

Oh Tea sorry you had a hard time, internal's are fine, can sometimes help things move. did she give you a sweep while she was there? Also did you mention the bleeding to them after? You will meet this baby soon.

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TeaJunky · 20/11/2012 21:24

I keep wiping away mucousy blood Confused

I just rang them and midwife said its perfectly normal for that to happen after an internal, as there are loads of little blood vessels around the neck of the womb that can be disturbed... No sweep, princess, the internal was torture enough Sad

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Princessishavingababyboo · 20/11/2012 21:31

Oh Tea here Thanks Brew hope you feel better soon {{{{hugs}}}}

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TeaJunky · 20/11/2012 21:48

Thank you, princess, you are lovely arnt you ..

I'm just in one of those very fragile moods ... ! Nothing that a nice cuppa can't fix Smile

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Imnotaslimjim · 20/11/2012 22:56

Feeling fragile could also be a sign that things are imminent - me and DH had the most frightful row the night before I went into labour with DS Wink

Lots of rest, carb-load and fluids, baby will appear when they're ready

Princessishavingababyboo · 21/11/2012 08:04

Morning Tea how are you feeling today? Brew [toast] for you.

kalidasa · 21/11/2012 08:33

Hello tea I'm in the same boat, 38+5. Lost my mucus plug at the weekend and period pain off and on for the last few days, really thought it was getting going yesterday morning but then all tailed off. Trying to stay zen about it! It will happen for us eventually.

Sorry about painful examination. I'm trying to avoid going in until I'm sure I'm on the way as I've heard that internal checks are generally less uncomfortable once you're in established labour.

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TeaJunky · 21/11/2012 10:10

Morning princess Smile aahh, lovely cheers! Grin I had a very hot ad sweaty night, had to open the window! Shock ...and change the sheets again Blush

Kali - hi there Smile glad to have the company - please feel free to join me in feeling fragile Grin

This morning I've lost more of my mucus plug, I think....

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mmmnoodlesoup · 21/11/2012 11:01

Oooh plug going is a great sign, won't be long now!

Princessishavingababyboo · 21/11/2012 15:26

Ooh Tea it is all sounding very imminent :) I had my 16 week check today (dc3) and heard the little thumpy heartbeat for the first time :):)

Good luck. Thanks

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TeaJunky · 21/11/2012 20:15

Awwwwwww princess! How lovely Smile

Are you getting any sickness or anything? I was sooooo sick at 16 weeks!

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TeaJunky · 21/11/2012 20:16

Mmmnoodlesoup- my in laws are all waiting for The Phone Call Grin ...

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Princessishavingababyboo · 21/11/2012 20:22

I seem fine, no sickness but my back is aching a lot :( how are you tonight?

kalidasa · 21/11/2012 22:38

How's it going tea? Any more progress? My contractions came back today, more definitely contractions than Monday/Tuesday morning, but very infrequently, only about once an hour. So a pretty slow process it seems! Trying to stay chilled and get plenty of rest in preparation.

Countmyblessings · 21/11/2012 22:53

Tea & Kali - sounds like a race to the finish line for you both!!!
I lost my mucus plug at 39 weeks had my ds that night! After MW told me I was not ready as baby not engaged!!!!!!
Babies will come when ready!
Keep active, don't panic when the pain hits you'll know!
Hope all is good and you have a good support network! (Bag packed with notes!)Dh,DP,GF, etc

Hugs all around - congrats on scan princess!