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Could this be the very start of labour?

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GinGeum · 02/01/2019 02:52

Please say yes!

39+1 and as of yesterday afternoon I’ve had a sort of heavy pressure in my bum. Period type pain for the last week or so too. Then from yesterday evening I’ve had a very sharp pain over my bump that lasts maybe 10 seconds or so, although only once every 2 hours ish. Also quite tender lower back ache.

So keen to get things moving now - could this be the slightest hint that things might start to happen soon?!

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W0MANlikeME · 02/01/2019 07:42

It could!

How are you doing now?

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GinGeum · 02/01/2019 08:18

Hmm, disappointedly not in enough pain Grin

Got some pretty intense period pain but haven’t had anymore sharp bump pains since posting unless I slept through them!

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W0MANlikeME · 02/01/2019 08:44

Ah well it may still be your body warming up. Is this dc1?

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GinGeum · 02/01/2019 09:04

Yes first DC, so hard to know what to look for! I think I lost my mucus plug this morning though, fingers crossed.

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W0MANlikeME · 02/01/2019 09:10

Thats good!

First dc often it takes a while to get going

rainbowstardrops · 02/01/2019 09:15

Ooh how exciting! It could definitely be fairly soon if you're plug's gone!
Good luck!

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GinGeum · 02/01/2019 09:22

I think I might give the house a good clean today just incase Wink

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BabyNameBook · 02/01/2019 09:23

Ooooo good luck OP it sounds like your body's getting ready!!

AwdBovril · 02/01/2019 09:37

Sounds hopeful. Good luck!

rainbowstardrops · 02/01/2019 14:41

Is no news good news I wonder?!!!

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GinGeum · 02/01/2019 14:53

Sadly not, still nothing much happening! Hope this doesn’t drag on for weeks...

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rainbowstardrops · 03/01/2019 07:34

Any further developments @GinGeum?

Magpiefeather · 03/01/2019 07:42

Are you booked in for any sweeps?

All the usual things worked for me - long walk every day, scrubbing the kitchen floor, sex

Good luck!

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GinGeum · 03/01/2019 08:10

Nothing at all! I really thought it was imminent. Baby feels so low as if he’s just going to pop right onto the floor if I open my legs too much Grin

I have a midwife appointment on Tuesday and she said she would book me in for a sweep after that if nothing has happened.

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W0MANlikeME · 03/01/2019 08:12

Op i advise you book a hair appointment for tomorrow, sods law baby will appear if you do

Ragaroo · 03/01/2019 08:35

I ate a whole raw pineapple over a 24 hour period with my first DC and my waters went, albeit very slowly (and had a 3 day wait til baby) but I'm sure it worked lol. The only thing that got the contractions going was being examined at the hospital, followed by two inductions!!

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GinGeum · 03/01/2019 08:43

W0MAN Grin I am supposed to be having a Home birth and we’ve got builders here from today until next Thursday. You know baby is going to pick a time when they’ve just set up all their tools to begin work.

Really trying to avoid an induction Rag, hope I don’t get to that stage!

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W0MANlikeME · 03/01/2019 08:47

A sweep worked a treat for me last time. Dc4 was born the following day.

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GinGeum · 03/01/2019 17:20

Just been for a long walk with dog. Come on baby!

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GinGeum · 05/01/2019 06:32

Having quite strong period cramps every 10 mins now, this seems a bit more promising?!

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PeachMelba78 · 05/01/2019 06:38

Keep timing them, this is my second pregnancy and I started my last labour with my waters breaking. This time I have had loads of ‘practice contractions’ which means I am already 1-2 cms dialated and my cervix is ready.
I had contractions for 1 hour last night which calmed down but I am sure they are dialating me more.

MyOtherProfile · 05/01/2019 06:42

Exciting! Sounds like baby is coming...

W0MANlikeME · 05/01/2019 06:54

Good luck op!

rainbowstardrops · 05/01/2019 07:40

Good luck!

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GinGeum · 05/01/2019 08:09

It’s ramping up a bit now, still 10 mins or so apart but pain is spreading more round my back. I also feel quite shaky! DH is at work but not brave enough to ring him yet incase it all stops again...

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