Waters breaking advice ! 39 + 5days

[Cgow]

So I have just got up to make breakfast this morning feeling absolutely fine, I have had a slight cold this last week but nothing major.
Now I coughed as i lent over to put the kettle on to my shock a fair bit of water came out, now I'm not talking a lot at all more like a big trickle.. This is my first baby and I have no idea what to expect when my waters break in fact I have been quite nieave in thinking it's never going to happen! Now my parter had literally walked out of the door for work when this happened?!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to run a risk of infection nor do I want to call the midwife and my partner if I have just peed myself.

Good luck.

Ooh I'm glad I spotted this thread, I've hit a lull at work and need a bit of excitement! Hope you're ok Cgow and good luck!!

I don't think the bath is advised before the labour is established if your waters have gone.

Good luck op, sounds very much like labour to me!

How exciting. Don't worry about what's to come. You can only face what's actually happening right now. What will happen later isn't for you to fret about. It might increase gradually, it might never hurt more than it does now. It will end, you will manage. Do not be frightened to ask for drugs if you need them. You aren't alone in this. You, your baby, your partner and a whole team of medics will get you to the point where you're holding a tiny baby and this bit is over with. Have faith, you're nearly there.

Shameless marking my spot.

Bets on? I'm expecting baby at around 11pm.

Tomorrow morning, 4am!

Thanks for all the advice! After going to the hospital at 2pm I was admitted to the labour ward (after almost being sent home) at 5cm dilated!!
Little one finally made an appearance at 00:14 but after all that time in labour with no pain relief 2 hours of solid pushing I had to have a suction cup to help, after one final push she was her! unfortunately had a poo and swallowed a large amount! And I haven't been able to cuddle her at all but she is beautiful weighing a healthy 8.5 lbs! So any ladies waiting for there first baby take it from me it is more than possible I'm a whimp and I did it!! The end result outweighs any pain you may feel!! X

She had a poo might I add, doesn't make much sense as I am exhausted and have had some strong pain relief x

Congratulations and well done Cgow! What a beauty she is.

Just read this op, congratulations - she is a cutie!! Well done you!

Wow! Well done! Congratulations!

Congratulations, she looks beautiful, hope you get a cuddle soon x

Amazing. Huge congratulations! Xxxxx

Congratulations she is gorgeous.

Oooh congratulations! She is lovely, well done

Congratulations!

Lovely news! Congrats!!

Fabulous news OP, congratulations she's gorgeous, all that hair!
I hope you enjoy your first cuddle with her

Congrats OP, she is gorgeous, enjoy the cuddles when you get them

Congratulations! Hoping you get to hold your baby today & get to begin your family life together at home soon. Well done!!

Aww congratulations. Can on hoping it was all over and done with for you. She is absolutely gorgeous hope you get to hold her and give her lots of snuggles today.

She's lovely congratulations!

:) great news!!!

op was keeping an eye on your thread.
congratulations on the birth of your daughter. wishing you all a life time of happiness xx

She's gorgeous, congratulations!