Cramping (possible TMI)
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Topic: Cramping (possible TMI)
Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Subject: Cramping (possible TMI)
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:13am
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So I've had what feels like period pain since 8pm last night. It's constant, so I don't think it's contraction related.
Is this normal? Also, for the last few days I'm having to wear maternity pads because of huge amounts of excess vaginal fluids. My 12 and 20 week scans show my EDD as the 21st. My LMP has me at the 27th, so I guess it could be any time. Just wondering what opinions/experiences on this are 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:14am
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Definately call your midwife / OB sounds like thins could well be gettin started...the fluid sounds like it could be your waters in which case you're LMC needs to know and examine you.
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Posted By: My3Sons
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:20am
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Hiya Charly I have had the excess fluid too, watery rather than normal discharge (another TMI! ------------- Mum to Mr 10, Mr 6 and Mr 4 
 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:23am
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I would check with your mw as well, just to make sure your waters arent leaking slowly. Good luck, hope things happen for you soon. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:27am
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Thats exactly how my labour started, Saturday morning 8am I got massive period like pains, by 9pm that night I was in full blown labour, then had Lauren at 3:15pm the next day!
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:35am
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Thanks ladies
The only thing that puts me off getting excited is that she's still really squirmy. A lot of people (including my mw) say they slow right down before labour starts... -------------
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:36am
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Not all do tho - I have heard of a lot that are still squirming as they are coming out! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:58am
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Id make that "to do" list top priority tonight Charly .... or maybe DH could come home for lunch ------------- 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: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:59am
hahahaha I think you're onto something there  -------------
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 12:18pm
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Oooo hope things are happening Charly!
Maybe the leaking has something to do with the EPO or increased discharge, but if u are constantly going through maternity pads I would tell your midwife cos it could be your waters slowly leaking! Lol lilfatty... ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 12:31pm
 I forgot I was tucking the EPO away for a rainy day! Janey, I think perhaps you've solved my mystery...
Doesn't explain the cramping... could be related. Someone on here said EPO caused cramps for them... Ok. I think the case is closed
Thanks everyone! I really hope things are starting up, but she'll come in her own time
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 12:35pm
LMAO Charly... tucking away for a rainy day...  ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 12:56pm
| The EPO caused cramps for me... I used it for 3-4 days I think and had special cuddles on the Sunday night, went into labour in the wee small hours of the Monday morning so I recommend both options! |
Posted By: Smartmum
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 7:09pm
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HArd case, LOL, tucking away for a rainy day, and special cuddles ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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