So, uh...Is this what I think it is....?
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Topic: So, uh...Is this what I think it is....?
Posted By: MumsyMoo
Subject: So, uh...Is this what I think it is....?
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:23pm
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Hey ladies...
Just wanting some advice from those of you 'in the know'... Baby should be here any day now, and on Sunday, Monday and again today I've been on mammoth walks, we've jumped on the right foot and done the bad thing a couple of times, I've seriously been doing everything I can think of to try and start things going, or at least helps things soften up... ANYWAYS! Since about noon, I've been getting the tightenings and crampy 'period pain/diahorrea' feeling, then at about 2 these were accompanied my an ache in my lower back, then for the last hour or so these two things have been joined by a sudden cramp like feeling in my inner thighs up by my nether regions and a really unpleasant pain in my bum - lots of pressure and a short sharp twinge that makes me stop in my tracks and I can't move until it passes. I've been timing these, and the cramp and back pain is more or less constant, dying down every now and then, but then about every ten minutes or so I get the sharp cramp like pain in my pelvic area, thighs and bum... They are getting a bit more frequent and they're most definately getting more painful. So should I keep an eye on things and ring the midwife when/if things become 5 minutes apart... Or should I ring now and just run things past her and see what she says? Alright... Well thanks in advance - And boy oh boy, I hope this is it!  -------------  My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:25pm
If you can, jump in the bath (it can be a cool one!). If its BH things will stop, if they carry on you're having contractions 
Fingers crossed its labour! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:26pm
| I hope it is labour too |
Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:26pm
Oooohhhh, I hope so, certainly sounds all on!! Yup period-type cramps that start building up in intensity usually are a fairly good indicator. Maybe just wait a couple of hours to see how things pan out before calling MW...? Keep us posted!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:26pm
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Ditto on the water ... I got in the shower ... and wammo they sped up and then I knew! ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:40pm
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Oooooo good luck serenity!!! I hope this is labour!! It sounds like it, but I wouldnt have a clue having not been there...yet!
Good Luck Chicka!!! ------------- |
Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:45pm
Good luck! Sounds promising.  -------------  
 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:46pm
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jumping in the water is a good way to tell if it's labour and if they have a peak to them or not....if they are getting more intense, it sounds promising!
i hope it is labour........can't wait for an update! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:51pm
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Are you home by yourself? I wouldn't get in the bath if there's no one there with you. Maybe a shower would be safer.
Definitely sounds like it could be it. ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 4:51pm
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or lie down and try to get a snooze - normally if its bh it won't stop - if you fall asleep and wake and its stopped you know it wasn't the real thing...
Good luck ------------- Ann 
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 5:46pm
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Oooo Serenity, I would call your midwife just to let her know what's happening and ask her opinion... I'm sure she would rather be in the know!
I really hope it's labour for you...!!!! ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 6:02pm
| sounds exactly what i experienced when i went into labour , Goodluck! |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 6:44pm
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Good luck!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 6:51pm
Best of luck Serenity! Certainly sounds like things are happening. Hope you meet your little girl soon! ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 7:29pm
| That pain in the bum, thighs, pelvic area... I remember that! So yep I would hope things are happening for you! Good luck! |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 7:30pm
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Definitely sounds like something is happening Serenity! Heres hoping it is and you get a Jan baby. Good luck!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 7:51pm
| Good luck!!! |
Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 7:53pm
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No Serenity...hmmmmmmm ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 7:54pm
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SOunds the same as mine. I remember going for a walk on the Monday and having to suck it in every 12 minutes...like period pain. Not quite enough to stop me but it definately slowed me down when it hit. It was all on Monday night and TOm was born on Tuesday.
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 8:03pm
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Good luck, sending you some quick and painfree labour vibes ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 10:01pm
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OOO I hope things are happening right now!!!! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 10:16pm
ummm positive sign as not heard from Serenity  ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 30 January 2008 at 11:02pm
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Best of luck and I hope you are holding you little one soon if not now ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
