Thought labour was coming on....nope it's the norovirus!!

[MissMoodyMoo]

I'm really sorry ladies, I must put a most of two up here everyday but I always get the best support

Anyway about 2am I woke up with horrific cramps in my tummy and was sick with the pain? Paced about for 15 minutes contemplating phoning the maternity unit as the cramps are so strong. Then came the loose stools! And when I say loose I mean it's basically water coming out! So I'm scooting out both ends at the same time sitting on the loo with a bucket in my lap! My tummy pains are excruciating and it's been constant for the last 3 hours. I'm a nurse so I always think I'm a smarty paints and dish out advice but honestly I'm so ill I wouldn't know where to start on myself! I've had a search of doctor Google and it's just the usual advice of keep fluids up etc
Has anyone ever had norovirus whilst heavily pregnant?

Please get medical attention immediately as it can be dangerous in pregnancy

Definitely phone your midwife ASAP. How many weeks are you?

How many weeks are you? I really feel for you being ill at this stage. I'm just getting over a nasty cold virus at 39 weeks and was dreading going into labour feeling so weak.
I would call the MAU as they might want to sort some fluids for you.
I hope it doesn't last long and you feel better soon!

I had very similar symptoms and for me it was the start of labour. I agree with the others though. I'd phone the delivery suite for advice. I did and they were happy for me to stay home and see how it went providing I could stay hydrated. It passed in about 24 hours and then I lost my plug and labour started.

So I'm in the labour ward 🙈 got an infection somewhere too but definite contractions happening 🙊🙊🙊

Oh good luck

Good luck!

You’re in the right place. Hope you feel better soon

Oooh how exciting! Good luck!