It appears I am finally in early labour :)

[b0bb1n]

I lost my mucus plug a little before 6am this morning after having been in quite a bit more pain than usual in the night when I turned from one side to the other, some cramping too.

Around 8am I started noticing I was having (mildly) painful contractions around my lower back and bump every 4-6 minutes (I timed them for about 30 minutes). They haven't been quite so regular since then but are still happening.

I just knew something was happening yesterday when I lost my appetite and was puking so bad in the morning!

I know it's early still and this could go on for days, but it's good to know it's finally started (I am 40 + 4 and have had a few reduced movement scares in the last couple of weeks so just want him safe in my arms now).

Potential Mothers Day baby, potential April Fools day baby... who knows :)

It's funny how I went from being terrified at the thought of childbirth in early pregnancy, to completely at peace with it and really excited to experience it, and now it's starting and I'm a little scared again!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Mums here :)

Good luck op

Exciting! Just go with it b0bb1n

Thank you! :)

Good luck @b0bb1n let us know how u get on!!!

Good luck @b0bb1n

Thanks so much and will do :) contractions definitely getting more painful now!

Ooh good luck!

How exciting! Best of luck

Good luck!

Very exciting, good luck with it all

If your baby like mine though you'll be lucky if they're here by Tuesday!

Nah you'll be fine.

That’s exciting, good luck!!

Good luck! I am due tomorrow and had contractions through the night last night but by morning they had gone. They seem to be starting up again now but not regular. I've been very slowly losing my mucus plug since wednesday. Think I'm in it for the long haul!x

Thank you all and good luck Melroae! :)

Short update is ive been awake 31 hours, contractions for about 29hours so far. Bouts of regular frequent contractions and bouts of less frequent. Went hospital about 3:30am, was checked and has sweep. My cervix is turning and waa only 1cm dilated and only 1.5cm long. Went home after, contractiona still not eegular enough but getting more agonising as time goes bym each contraction last about 1.5 minutes. Hope I can give birth soon cos I need to sleep so bad. 5 days overdue now. What are the chances they will want to induce me soon if nothinf changes?

If your over 40 weeks you are entitled to suggest it if that is the direction you want to go the will only suggest if thing are moving along too slowly.

Good luck !!