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Anyone else in labour?

Pssst... View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 10:16 AM Post #1
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D? is due today and I've been contracting on and off since about 3am. Thought things were really ramping up at around 4.30 but it all fizzled out. Went for a big walk which seemed to help get things going again but still fairly irregular. Am hoping for a VBAC so am at least grateful that my body has gone into labour on its own, even if it's still early stages. Anyone else out there looking like they might have their bub today/tomorrow?

Gembac8019 View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 10:34 AM Post #2
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I hope I am! I'm 39.4 weeks today and last night I had a severe burning ache to my back and super intense braxton hicks contractions.. went on all night and eventually settled down somewhat. got up this morning with a bloody show and jellyish looking plug and since have felt ''off''.. and my back has a horrible ache and my stomach just feels sickly. hope this is it!!

Pssst... View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 11:38 AM Post #3
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Good luck princeza!!

Gembac8019 View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 11:59 AM Post #4
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QUOTE (Pssst... @ 05/12/2012, 11:38 AM) Good luck princeza!! thanks! you too!

butterflydreamin... butterflydreaming View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 08:33 PM Post #5
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QUOTE (princeza @ 05/12/2012, 08:34 AM) I hope I am! I'm 39.4 weeks today and last night I had a severe burning ache to my back and super intense braxton hicks contractions.. went on all night and eventually settled down somewhat. got up this morning with a bloody show and jellyish looking plug and since have felt ''off''.. and my back has a horrible ache and my stomach just feels sickly. hope this is it!! This is me too except I'm 39.3 today.

RachelT View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 08:38 PM Post #6
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How are you all progressing?

OneProudMum View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 08:38 PM Post #7
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It's so sweet that you are so excited. I can remember that feeling Best of luck with these arrivals! I hope you all get the birth you are aiming for.

MrsPotatoHead View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 08:45 PM Post #8
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Best of luck girls!! I am so jealous! But not due until friday . . . . still would be nice to meet my little person before then.

Zeppelina View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 08:50 PM Post #9
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Oh I love these threads! Wishing you all a speedy (but not too speedy!) and pleasant labour!

Pssst... View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 12:50 PM Post #10
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How did you go princeza and butterfly dreaming? Our DD2 was born at 5.18 this morning weighing 3.5kg and 52cm long. She's just gorgeous and hopefully we'll find an equally gorgeous name for her soon. I didn't manage my VBAC - failure to progress for the second time - but I have no regrets trying and am v happy she's here safe and sound

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