Hey I know we have all googled the "is this labour /am I in labour " on mumsnet (atleast I have)
But I am in the middle of early labour and thought I'd share how I got here .
I am 42 weeks. Refused induction twice. I am due induction tommorow.. 😄
I was determined to not be induced even though the doctor said he's not happy!
But I was told by a midwife to get CLARY SAGE oil and use my birthing ball. And all I've done for 25 hours is have diffuser on and not got off my ball.
I've ha dcontant braxton hicks and in between sharp fanny daggers. My contractions started right and iregular and are not coming every half an hour for the last few hours. I've just started losing my mucus plug and I am getting back on that ball. Clary sage is not recommended before 40 weeks and will only work if your body is ready. But it keeps the contractions going x my symptoms in the last 24 hours have been
Period pains
Tightenings
Felt nausea and nearly threw up
Fanny daggers
Constant braxton hicks
Butt pressure
Then stronger and longer contractions and loss music plug.. I will update as right now it's contraction time... will update if I've managed to to avoid a 3rd induction booking! :)