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What does a show look like?

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kayzisexpecting · 12/12/2008 07:40

DS2 is due today and I think I have had a show. I didn't have a show with DS1 so I have no idea what I am looking for.

It was kinda like watered down wallpaper paste with streaks of blood in it.

If it was a show how far off is labour and do I need to ring mw?

I do feel like an idiot with this pregnancy, everything I remember about being pregnant with DS1 has gone walk abouts.

Thanks

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Tommy · 12/12/2008 07:46

sounds about right

Don't need to ring MW unless you are getting any contractions.

Good luck

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kayzisexpecting · 12/12/2008 07:48

Thanks

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wem · 12/12/2008 07:49

It does sound like a show, but you can get a show up to a couple of weeks before going into labour. You can always call mw just to check tho if you want reassurance.

browntrout · 12/12/2008 07:52

it does sound like a show but i had one about 3 weeks before i gave birth (i had thought i'd imagined it in the poor lighting in the loos at work but the midwife saw it from my urine sample 3 days later which always amazed me!) so unfortunately it doesnt definitely mean things are imminent, tho it is a sign things are moving in the right direction. unless the 'plug' comes out completely hold on til the contractions start. best of luck

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kayzisexpecting · 12/12/2008 07:52

Nooooo I don't want to be here another 2 weeks.

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slim22 · 12/12/2008 07:54

sounds like it.

for both births show was about 2 hours before final stage. I only noticed because I was sitting on the toilet!
About 5 cm dilated and seriously contracting.

slim22 · 12/12/2008 07:55

Obviously I now realise that was the entire plug. Sorry to disappoint.

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kayzisexpecting · 12/12/2008 07:56

I'd really like him today but he can wait a couple of hours. I'm trying to get DS1 dressed and he just keeps running round me shouting "Baby". Maybe he knows something I don't.

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slim22 · 12/12/2008 08:08

Keep active! just get on all fours and run around with him, contractions might just happen.

With DD (2nd baby) was a bit uncomfortable all afternoon but was far too busy to notice. Got home about 8pm and thought I'd lie down. They came in fast and strong as soon as I lied down. Baby was out by 11pm

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kayzisexpecting · 12/12/2008 08:14

I've had a few contractions now.

I'm in 2 minds about ringing DH as he is in an important meeting with big bosses and they might be laying people off. I don't think walking out half way through will look very good.

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slim22 · 12/12/2008 08:26

God! Another banker?

Just let it be now. Is DS staying home or going to nursery this am?

slim22 · 12/12/2008 08:27

Are the contractions painful ?

ScottishMummy · 12/12/2008 08:29

hell yes.very

slim22 · 12/12/2008 08:43

I put a watch on this thread so keep us posted!

x

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kayzisexpecting · 12/12/2008 08:44

Yes they are. DS is staying at home today but I think I might ring my mum soon to have him.

I've told DH I need him at home. He has kept his job thank god. Just working a 4 day week instead of 5.

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slim22 · 12/12/2008 08:46

Good news!

How exciting! Maybe you can run yourself a bath when you have someone there to watch DS?

Good luck!

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kayzisexpecting · 12/12/2008 08:48

DH is on his way home now so he can keep an eye on DS for a while.

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MissyK · 12/12/2008 08:55

Ooh, how exciting, good luck!

How strong / close are the contractions?

Wonders about settling in with a cup of tea to watch the thread

My labour really kicked off within 2 hours of my show.

slim22 · 12/12/2008 08:55

try and get some sleep or just breathe rest in a quiet space.

slim22 · 12/12/2008 08:56

what a marvelous idea. Going to get my cuppa and be back shortly!

slim22 · 12/12/2008 09:56

have to run now. Good luck!

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kayzisexpecting · 12/12/2008 11:11

Just a quick message from mobile. About 4cm dilated. So hopefully not too long to go.

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MissyK · 12/12/2008 11:24

Ooh, a true MNer, even updating via mobile!!
4cm you are progressing well!
Good luck, & I hope you get to meet your bay soon without any complications

Missy xx

MissyK · 12/12/2008 11:25

baby*

AndaPartridgeOnADustyTv · 12/12/2008 13:24

With DD I had a small show at 32 weeks, DD was born at 41+1 lol. I did have another show after having a few contractions about 2 days before I had DD.