Hey all. 41+3
First post
An extremely tired labouring mum here waiting to give birth. I'm planning on a homebirth and have been having contractions every 20 mins or so since 3:30am today, it's now just after midnight and I am shattered. I've had 2 sweeps within 3 days, lost my bloody plug etc (still losing it) waters haven't broken but they didn't until pushing with first baby.
Anyone else had a long early labour? I've no idea how dilated I am at this point but I know it's too soon to call midwife. I was 2cm dilated at the sweep I believe. Contractions getting harder to deal with so just going in a deep bath. Will struggle if this phase lasts a few days?! I have a birth pool but not sure when to fill it. 2nd baby after 8 years and honestly that one seemed more straightforward.
This is my first homebirth. Not sure what I'm after really but can't sleep and needing some support as OH is sleeping.
Thanks