I need to know! Where does it hurt?
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Topic: I need to know! Where does it hurt?
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Subject: I need to know! Where does it hurt?
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 12:57pm
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It just occurred to me that I don’t actually know where I’m supposed to feel the contractions (during the first stage)? I need to know so that I can mentally prepare myself lol
Is it just at the top of your bump (like the Braxton Hicks)? Or is it at your cervix when it dialates? And… At what stage do you feel your “lady bits” stretch to open up? Just the pushing stage when the head is close? And is that like the “burning” sensation I’ve heard of? I saw on the birth vids at Antenatal class that her “lady bits” looked to be 10cm dialated as well as her cervix  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:01pm
lol "lady bits"!! 
Umm, well I knew it was contractions cos my waters had broken. But they felt like bad period cramps. I dont remember feeling my "lady bits" stretching cos the contractions were so painful and close together thats all I could feel. The burning sensation is as the heads coming out, but I dont really recall it being painful, more just pushing sooo hard to actually get it out! Not long to go now Toni!  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:04pm
I only have 8 weeks to go Aimee!  shhhhh (still planning on getting those Fuzzis from ya!)
So "period cramps" thats at the bottom of your bump then aye? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:09pm
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Yep I remember the period pain cramps too. ALthough I didnt know i was in labour as the boys were 9weeks early.
Laughing at the "lady bits" too. About the contractions I just rmember it bloody hurt everywhere lol ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: ErinC
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:10pm
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thanks for asking this questions - I was just wondering the same thing. I have been getting the occasional period type cramp but not regular and not every day. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:12pm
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I've been getting those too Erin - perhaps those "period cramps" are a version of the BH as well as the tight belly and twinges at the top? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ErinC
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:25pm
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yeah they could be - I dont think I've had an actual BH the way everyone descibes them, and I refuse to believe I could be having actual contractions. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:30pm
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I guess it would be like revising for an exam - everyone's methods are different so I can't think of any reason why everyone's body would prepare for birth in the exact same way. A lot of ladies on here have said "you'll KNOW when you're in labour" so I would worry about it just yet Erin ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ErinC
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:37pm
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Thats a good point. I always find something to worry about, now its that the baby will come early, or be over due, ha ha. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:42pm
| o0o0r i thought i was wierd i have been having the period type cramps aswell lol YAY im not the only one lol |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:44pm
| Ive been told BH are normally at the top of your bump and more they are a tight feeling rather than really painful althogh they do make you slow down. I remember the weekend before I went into hospital saying to my friend that I feel like Im getting my period, except obviously I couldnt be and then on the monday went into hospital and was already 3cm and the period type pain in my back was me dialating. during full on labour my pains were in my back like period pain x 100! and I could feel contractions more down the sides of my bump. |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 1:58pm
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oh god....all this talk of pain is freaking me out!!! why oh why do we do this to ourselves ladies!!! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 2:58pm
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I just felt like I was coming down with an awful FLU. I was achy and cold all over.Then it was like a really dull period pain all over! I didnt really have contractions as such..just this feeling if continuous ache. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 3:05pm
Oh man 48 hour long period pain......STRONG Period pain........ ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 3:05pm
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I remember when Jake was born, as he was crowning I though, oh this pushing thing doesn't really hurt. when I was in labour with Taine I thought, I remember this not hurting last time...bugger.
And then as he head was out, they said to wait a few seconds before pushing more. I thought stuff this, and pushed him out. more uncomfortable than anything in regards to pushing. Befoer I was in labour I had days of cramping. I was hopeful this was labour without me knowing. one day I was right, but the other days I was wrong. I didn't really know I was in labour until just after my waters broke. |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 3:40pm
My contractions came on all of a sudden and were unmistakable, but didn't really hurt to start with. I kinda had to pretend they hurt just so I looked like I was in labour  (well, for about 1/2 an hour, then they reeeeally did start to hurt) They built up intensity and pain over time.
I remember it being quite painful to push, but like the others said, the worst thing was having to make such a huge effort when you are at your most exhausted point. That is worse than pain. hahhaha Good luck girlies!!!! I'm so mean 
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Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 4:21pm
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I remember the MW saying "Come on just one more push...I promise that will be it" ( I am sure thinking at the time that she had said that QUITE a few times! -------------
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Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 4:23pm
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Oh and I felt extreme Pressure in My head from pushing and all the pain when pushing seemed to be near my Bum as opposed to "those bits"...
Like pooing a rotating PINEAPPLE!! -------------
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 4:25pm
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haha im hoping thats pooing a rotating pineapple without the spikes
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Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 4:26pm
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No ..Thats spike and bloody all!!!
HA HA HA  -------------
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 4:32pm
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OH MAN! I'm almost sorry I asked! Best to know what I've let myself in for though aye (even if it is almost 8 months too late LOL)
Hmm spikey rotating pineapples ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 4:36pm
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That's a really good point, Kelly!
When it comes to the actual delivery, it really does feel like you are doing a massive poo! It wasn't until the baby's head was most of the way out and I was starting to graze that I knew the head was coming out the right place both times! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 4:42pm
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Yea its weird. There does seem to be a hell of a lot of FULL pressure in your..well I suppose Uterus/Moo but in your Bum its like strenuous pressure too!
And I got a headache after..felt like my head was going to explode. -------------
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 4:43pm
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oh Becca! ROFLMAO!!!!! oops sorry *snigger* ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 5:14pm
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hmmmm like doing one big poo eh? Cant say that sounds like a very romantic meaningful moment in life - but ok... ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 6:28pm
| lolol yer with the rotating spikey pineapples and the giant poo im starting to look a little concerned haha |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 8:57pm
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Yeah, okay, so it's not the nicest description!
But in all honesty, that is exactly what it feels like when you're pushing Baby out... just ask your midwife or any of the other mums who've been there, done that! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 9:22pm
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Actually now I remember it does feel like your trying to push out a huge poo. I remember I keep saying to my specialist that i didnt want to push cos I thought I felt like I was trying to poo and they keep telling me that that was normal. Took them abit of convincing though lol ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 9:25pm
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Oh how could I forget...the best description of child birth was from my mum.
She used to say its like trying to get out of your car thru the exhust pipe...trumatic for both you and the exhust pipe but you both get over it quickly ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 8:27am
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ROFLMAO!!!!!
Who needs dignity when you've got a sense of humour? LOL Thanks ladies  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 8:54am
Oh Marlene, that is hilarious!!  So have we answered you question Toni...? ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 9:16am
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The thing is too is that its so differnt for everyone. My Main pain was in my back. Once i was actually birthing my two it was fine. I didnt get the ring of fire or anything like that (well dont remember it compared to the back pains).
Yeah and it does take a while to figure out what muscles to use to push. Sorry if this it TMI but my midwife put her fingers in the right spot for me to push against when i was birthing Alyssa. With Jayde she just flew out so no help needed. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 9:19am
ok, so my mum has obviously been lying to me all these years....her description is...cough, grunt and a fart and it's all over!!!  ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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k&jsmum wrote:Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 10:17am
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Vanessa yo mama lied!!! Though it does sound much nicer than pooing out a giant rotating pineapple! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 2:22pm
| Mmmm Maria, yeah, I remember the back pain as well. I had my Mum massaging both my abdomen and my back at once!! |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 8:32pm
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my contractions were in my back, my legs and where i get period cramps....felt like someone was pulling my tummy from the inside and i kept asking (telling) my friend to punch my legs but she refused.Cow lets see if i punch her when she asks then.
I must be the only women on the planet whos given birth and didnt get that needing to poo thing...it just felt like i wanted to push.....i got the burning ring tho owwwww. and also u might feel a bit light headed after,on account of the blood loss...i fainted after going to the toilet...and all i remember thinking is that the carpet at birth care was really hard lol |
Posted By: 98765
Date Posted: 27 May 2006 at 8:33pm
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I wasn't in a lot of pain until i was about 9 cm dilated and it just felt like hot cramps in thr bottom of my bump if i was on all fours and hot cramps in my back if i was on my back. Pushing bl***y hurt for me felt like my bum was ripping open ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
www.jackkeith.blogspot.com |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 10:33am
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Wow I shouldn't have read this topic I think!!! I'm going to be going through this very soon arrrggghhhhh!
I definitely remember my labour with Alex.....I couldn't even really feel the contractions until my midwife broke my waters at 4 cms, then suddenly it was like someone was trying to crowbar my hips apart. I got double whammy lasting for a couple of minutes then a 30 second break then more contractions. Pain was in my back, because he was posterior I was told and also down low. I remember sweating....I remember seeing Spencer right in front of me talking & I couldn't hear him....I remember feeling really out of control. At some point I asked for an epidural and I remember crying when I was told I had to actually sit still while they put the needle in my back. I only got to 6cm so I never got to push him out & if it was like a big poo or a rotating pineapple or whatever I would have no idea
Braxton Hicks with Alex were just a tight feeling all over my tummy. This time I get them & its tight all over but mostly at the top but at the same time lots of pressure down low. If I went into labour before my induction I honestly don't think I would recognize it!!! ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 4:21pm
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I remember in my 5th form english class my teacher started talking about some random thing and ended up talking about childbirth (we were preparing for exams believe it or not) and she said its like "Pushing out a watermelon" that only put me off for a year obviously cause 12 months later I was pregnant!! lol ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 6:56pm
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Oh yes and getting told to sit sit..whilst having contractions ...WHILE they put that huge friggin needle in was NOT fun..Bit scary really!
The man that came and did mine was Asain and I had no idea what he was saying. And the midwife was not even there. -------------
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 7:53pm
| yeah I remember having a contraction while they were putting the epi in and I wasnt allowed to move so I concetrated on hubbys shoes but didnt tell him and he started moving them and I apparently swore majorly at him. he keeps saying he is worried IM going to tell him off for moving his feet again. |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 8:27pm
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i rember getting the pi niddle in everyone walked out on me when they saw the size of the niddle and i,m not joking so i lreaned on my midwife and just breathed couldnt relly feel the niddle as the contractions were worst ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Kim
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 11:14pm
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My husband left the room when he saw the size of the needle so I was on me own! Luckily I had a lovely nurse to hold my hand. I had really bad contractions in my back so I told them they had to wait until I was ready. Before we got to the hospital my husband had said if there are any Arab Dr's in the room don't swear and don't say God. As soon as they put the needle in I shouted out ****, then started moaning Oh God that hurt!!! And it was all for nothing as it only worked for about 10 minutes, then I told them it wasn't working so they topped me up twice and I told them again and again it wasn't working. After I delivered they went to take it out and it had come out - I told them it wasn't bloody working!!! ------------- Zac Mark - 30.11.05 Samara Ailsa - 13.08.07 |