OHbaby! Forums : Excited vs Terrified https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:39:07 +0000 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:05:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11504 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Hannah&#039;s show was 3 days...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229435&title=excited-vs-terrified#229435 Author: busymum
Subject: 11504
Posted: 14 October 2007 at 2:05pm

Hannah's show was 3 days before; Briona's show was after early labour started, but still a day before she was born (I had 30 hours contractions with her ); Kryssi was the day before- oh actually it was 1 1/2 days before she was born but 1 day before labour really settled in.]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:05:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229435&title=excited-vs-terrified#229435 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Hey SimSam, I hope things get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229386&title=excited-vs-terrified#229386 Author: mummy_dee
Subject: 11504
Posted: 14 October 2007 at 12:11pm

Hey SimSam, I hope things get going for you soon and you meet your wee bubba shortly. I remember feeling both excited and scared! Unfortunately for me though I didn't start labour for a week after I had a show! Hope that doesn't happen for you.

Good luck with everything, can't wait to hear an update ]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:11:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229386&title=excited-vs-terrified#229386 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Crikey - am not sure if I could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229366&title=excited-vs-terrified#229366 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 11504
Posted: 14 October 2007 at 11:19am

Crikey - am not sure if I could wait 5 more days!!! Might go mad!!!

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Subject: 11504
Posted: 14 October 2007 at 12:03am

oooh good luck.

I had a show before i had paris.. 5 days before. I spent that day feeling uncomfy as heck, very "weird" and nervous, and continued to feel like that all over the weekend with what i thought were painful braxton hicks, was sure at one point my waters were leaking little bits. but then woke up one morning, got up to loo, went back to bed and pop, waters broke and contractions and hour later.    Unfortunately a show can mean that labour is maybe 2 weeks away.. or it could not even happen until you are in labour.. i cannot remember at all having a show with ayja.. and i knew what i was looking for. what it basically means is the cervix is stretching and thinning enough for the plug to loosen and start coming away.]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:03:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229277&title=excited-vs-terrified#229277 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : The time between your show and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229246&title=excited-vs-terrified#229246 Author: Kicker
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 9:41pm

The time between your show and labour starting is very individual - just like all things with pregnancy, labour and birth.

I had my show, waters breaking and starting contractions all within 5mins of each other, but my labour was only 3.5hrs all up.

Good luck with everything, and its normal to be both excited and terrified - just go with the flow and trust your support people.]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:41:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229246&title=excited-vs-terrified#229246 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : SimSam I am waiting for your text!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229232&title=excited-vs-terrified#229232 Author: peachy
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 9:15pm

SimSam I am waiting for your text! Will definately come back here in the morning and update everyone when I hear from you That is unless my baby decides to come tonight - fat chance, no signs at all yet unfortunately for me!!

Good luck Sam, by the way I would imagine its pretty normal to be excited, terrified, and every other emotion under the sun, I'm pretty sure I will feel the same way, to some degree I already do!!]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:15:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229232&title=excited-vs-terrified#229232 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Very excited.. and terrified!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229208&title=excited-vs-terrified#229208 Author: Lisha
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 9:00pm

Very excited.. and terrified!!! Knowing that I was going to have a baby within a day, but terrified of the unknown = birth etc. Lucy was 3 weeks early so I didn't have to go full term! All the best! ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:00:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229208&title=excited-vs-terrified#229208 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Not sure about time between show...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229192&title=excited-vs-terrified#229192 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 8:49pm

Not sure about time between show and labour - I think it varies...I didn't get a 'show' until I was 8cm dilated!!

Edited by ShellandBella]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:49:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229192&title=excited-vs-terrified#229192 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Thanks Ann - am going to let Peachy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229183&title=excited-vs-terrified#229183 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 8:45pm

Thanks Ann -  am going to let Peachy know and she will keep you all posted!!

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Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 8:42pm

oh how exciting... good luck and can't wait to hear your news - I am with Lyla (MILF) that having a ohbaby text buddy so they can let us know... i'll volenteer if you don't knwo anyone personally on here ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:42:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229181&title=excited-vs-terrified#229181 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Thanks for all the kind words...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229180&title=excited-vs-terrified#229180 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 8:41pm

Thanks for all the kind words of support....

I have stopped thinking about "the next stage" as DH suggested I am just going to worry myself silly!

Does anyone know how long it normally takes (if there is such a thing as "norma") between having a "show" and labour actually starting?

 

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Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 8:16pm

I was over waiting. I had been in hospital for like 3 days and just wanted her out.
So, not terrified and not excited really ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:16:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229161&title=excited-vs-terrified#229161 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : wow that is exciting! i was induced...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229151&title=excited-vs-terrified#229151 Author: MILF
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 8:03pm

wow that is exciting! i was induced both times so i didnt have the natural things happen. but i do remember being so overwhelmed when i was told i was to be induced that i burst into tears - and a strange twist of fate, the same nurse comforted me BOTH times, as my support people werent there at the time.

good luck, i hope it goes well for you, and before you know it your beautiful bubba will be here with you. i hope you have a text buddy who you can let know the arrival, and they can let us know!!! cos i am super impatient ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:03:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229151&title=excited-vs-terrified#229151 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : by the time i had a show i was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229143&title=excited-vs-terrified#229143 Author: lizzle
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 7:57pm

by the time i had a show i was 6 days overdue and less terrifiede- more bored.]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:57:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229143&title=excited-vs-terrified#229143 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Sounds like you&#039;ll be meeting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229119&title=excited-vs-terrified#229119 Author: busymum
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 7:13pm

Sounds like you'll be meeting your little baby in 24 hours or so, it's very exciting but fair enough for being nervous/scared. Remember to let your support people know how you are feeling so they can reassure you and things can move along. All the very best! ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:13:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229119&title=excited-vs-terrified#229119 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : I had an elective c/s and the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229116&title=excited-vs-terrified#229116 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 6:53pm

I had an elective c/s and the night before couldn't sleep, was super excited about being able to meet my baby the next day, but was also super scared about the surgery.
Good luck you get to meet your baby soon]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:53:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229116&title=excited-vs-terrified#229116 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : VERY VERY SCARED im a big baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229111&title=excited-vs-terrified#229111 Author: james
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 6:40pm

VERY VERY SCARED im a big baby though good luck ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:40:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229111&title=excited-vs-terrified#229111 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : excited or terrified? How bout...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229110&title=excited-vs-terrified#229110 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 6:38pm

excited or terrified? How bout nervous or impatient ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:38:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229110&title=excited-vs-terrified#229110 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Oh how eciting! (well I can say...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229108&title=excited-vs-terrified#229108 Author: Kellz
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 6:33pm

Oh how eciting! (well I can say that now, exactly a year on from when it was me!).
I was excited like Christmas was coming,...but freaked out at the same time! Good luck!]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:33:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229108&title=excited-vs-terrified#229108 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : Yay for you!!!!!! Hope all goes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229105&title=excited-vs-terrified#229105 Author: Brenna
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 6:15pm

Yay for you!!!!!! Hope all goes well and things progress quickly for you. Looking forward to hearing more ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:15:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229105&title=excited-vs-terrified#229105 <![CDATA[Excited vs Terrified : So it seems things might be starting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11504&PID=229103&title=excited-vs-terrified#229103 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 11504
Posted: 13 October 2007 at 6:12pm

So it seems things might be starting to move along with the impending arrival of our wee man. I have had several small "shows" today, and am feeling increasingly uncomfortable with a continous pain in my lower tummy now. Its not much fun....but the wheaty bag is helping it. Have been laying down (seems the most comfortable position!) and trying to figure out is I am really excited now or absolutley terrified?!?

How did other people feel at this point?

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