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Waters just broken. .. What now?

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 04:28

So we've done nct and read the books, but um... Not theyve gone, what do we do? Grin

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ShowOfBloodyStumps · 15/10/2013 10:32

Oooooh how exciting.

My waters broke first both times. Contractions started shortly afterwards and after a mere 31 and 38hrs respectively, I had babies to show for it all.

All the very best op.

Editededition · 15/10/2013 10:57

How are you doing?

Keep coming back here to check Grin

Ginnytonic82 · 15/10/2013 11:01

Awe good luck! So exciting xxx

rachyconks · 15/10/2013 11:06

Good luck! This is exactly how my labour started. You'll hopefully be holding a lovely little baby soon!!

WhispersOfWickedness · 15/10/2013 11:18

Good luck Smile

absentmindeddooooodles · 15/10/2013 11:35

Good luck :)

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 12:00

Thanks everyone, I'm ok, got the tens on (novel), shifting around and trying to get comfy. Doing their active thing, but frankly I could already lie down and sleep again - except that brings on a huge contraction each time. Timing seems to vary, caught between wanting to happen asap and just building in some kip time. Def stronger though

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Stom91 · 15/10/2013 12:57

Ooh good luck! Hope all goes well xxx

Editededition · 15/10/2013 14:09

Bumping ...for mustard !!!
just ..... breeeeeathe!

nemno · 15/10/2013 14:14

ooh lovely, a live birth thread. Good luck mustard

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 14:41

Breathing here Wink
Contractions less close but stronger, which I guess is good. One thing though - toilet breaks majorly tricky. Too much going on down there!

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Editededition · 15/10/2013 14:50

Do you know whether its a son or daughter who is making an appearance today? ( crosses fingers for mustard that it is today !)

Have no idea why people say 'keep breathing' - so will say "FGS don't actually stop breathing" !!!!!!!!! ...even if it gets a bit dicey on the loo visits!

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 15:33

It's a boy... And crossing here too for today! 15th Oct has a kind of ring to it I think Smile not sure how much more time team I can take anyway haha
So excited
Are you expecting?

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FatPenguin · 15/10/2013 15:42

Ooh how exciting I love a birth thread. Good luck mustard Grin

Mogz · 15/10/2013 15:50

Ooh very exciting, I hope he makes an appearance today for you Mustard. 15th Oct is a great day to be born, it's my best friend's birthday so he'd be in great company Grin

terilou87 · 15/10/2013 15:53

Fingers crossed for today! X

TobyLerone · 15/10/2013 16:05

Good luck!

tgamble13 · 15/10/2013 16:25

all the best!!exciting times!

piratecat · 15/10/2013 16:49

i was on the thread at silly o'clock this morning. 15th is great it's my very best friends birthday. no pressureWink x

piratecat · 15/10/2013 16:50

ah Mogz snap Smile

Excited2meetmyprincess · 15/10/2013 17:33

Sooo exciting!! Good luck OP x

Mogz · 15/10/2013 17:38

piratecat there are obviously some wonderful people born today Smile

Editededition · 15/10/2013 19:06

Bumping

Still breathing, mustard!?! Smile

Hooleywhipper · 15/10/2013 21:38

Checking in OP,thinking of you. Feeling very excited for you....xx

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mustardtomango · 15/10/2013 22:04

Still here and breathing, though disappointingly with receeding contractions. Hmm. Just reluctantly turned the tens off for the night, hugely hopeful I'll wake up into the early hours with him ready to make an appearance. If not, the hospital want to put me on a drip firstly thing to get it all going. Know I can decline but not feeling very knowledgeable about realistic alternatives..

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