Do you think this could be it?
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Topic: Do you think this could be it?
Posted By: LittleBug
Subject: Do you think this could be it?
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 10:26am
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Ok, I have been getting "false labour" for a few weeks now, heaps of contractions and pain that range from 10-30 mins apart. It's usually from around 11pm until about 6am, then fades back to contractions every hour or so in the morning, so I sleep then, usually.
But this morning the contractions didn't fade away, instead they have settled into a ten minute pattern, and lasting about 1 and a half mins each. It's really regular now, instead of ten mins, twenty mins, ten mins, 15 mins etc. Just every ten minutes! I also had what I think was my show this morning (pinky mucus-looking thing!?) Sorry if TMI. So do you think that this is finally the real thing? Or should I not get my hopes up yet... ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 10:33am
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It sounds like the real thing to me, try to get some rest now, you probably can't sleep but just put your feet up (make sure you have your bag packed too)
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 10:35am
Sounds very promising! Like cuppatea said, rest up! Its the last chance you'll get for a long time  Good luck!------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: first
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 10:40am
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oh good luck to you. Rest up while you can. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 10:42am
Sounds like this is it Woohoo, Chloe is on her way ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: hailstones
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 10:50am
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Sounds promising to me! Rest up, and good luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 10:54am
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I really hope this is it Janey. It's sounding really positive. Come on Chloe! ... mummy is dying to see you! -------------  
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 11:03am
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oh yay exciting good luck hey you got married just after i did. can't wait to see you beautiful baby. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel  07/08/2014
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 11:12am
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Yay sarahbetha
Maybe I should finish packing my hospital bag... I'm glad I had a better sleep last night than I have been getting recently! I had a sore back last night and was really uncomfortable so DH gave me a massage which I think helped me to sleep well, despite waking often because of contractions and loo breaks  I will try and get some rest but I'm so tempted to clean everything in case it IS real labour... (don't know why that makes sense in my head) ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: Mummy2three
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 11:13am
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Sounds like it could be how exciting. Good luck
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 11:53am
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Sounds like the real thing to me! Hope it goes well for you - can't wait to hear all about Chloe's arrival. Good Luck!! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 12:02pm
goodluck hope it is the real thing 
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 1:00pm
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Best of luck Janey, sounds like this could be it ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 1:45pm
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Best of luck Janey. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 2:32pm
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I reckon so too, especially with the show coming away too -------------  |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 3:09pm
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Still getting contractions every ten mins, so I think this is finally the pre-amble to labour proper!! Haven't had any more show, does anyone know how much there is meant to be? There was probably about a dessert spoon full this morning, but nothing since (sorry TMI!) ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 3:12pm
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Yay, go Janey!! All I can say is lots of walking (I got SO sick of my MW telling me to walk, but it does work) Not sure about show...mine didn't come away until I was about 7 cm dilated and by then I was in too much pain to notice lol!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 5:13pm
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Sounds promising to me - hopefully things will keep progressing nicely for you. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 5:47pm
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Does sound like things are going to progress for you. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 6:06pm
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Contractions getting stronger, every 7-10 mins now (so a teeny bit faster - but they haven't gone away, yay!) Just hanging out at home, eating lots and doing little jobs around the house... my MW must think I'm going to go cos she txt me just before saying she was going to be boogie-boarding for half an hour and leave her cell phone in the car, so to use her pager if I need it. Hehe ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 6:13pm
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When I was in labour with Mercedes I was having contraction every 10mins from 10.30 pm. Finally I went to sleep at 1am thinking I would wake up and it would be gone. Woke at 4am still every 10mins went back to sleep and woke at 8am still 10mins apart with the same amount of discomfort. Not overly painful but enough to take my breathe away. GOt to 5mins apart by 2pm and she was born at 9.45pm. Bst of luck girl Janey wont be long now ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Janey77 wrote:Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 7:37pm
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I hope you have someone to text Janey to let us know when Chloe arrives Its so exciting knowing that its not far off and thanks for keeping us up to date. Not long now ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 7:52pm
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I have Charly's number so when Chloe finally arrives I will get DH to send the bulk txt to her so she can update OhBaby when she gets time
I'm good at keeping u up to date because I'm home alone and need a distraction lol.
Can't wait for DH to finish work  They are starting to get pretty sore and I'm getting grumpy being home alone with no one to distract me  but they are so busy at his work, I don't want to make him come home earlier than he really needs to...------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 8:14pm
| Aw make him come home - i shouldnt think you should be by yourself at the moment. |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 8:21pm
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I'd be getting him home now too Janey. Its getting late and things are always worse then. plus you need all the distraction you can get now - its been a long day and it will be an even longer night. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 8:22pm
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Ooo so exciting good luck Janey I hope it all goes well
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 8:32pm
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I think I might text him and get him to come home soon, I'm starting to get a little pissy being on my own and even though things aren't happening any faster it's getting more painful and I just want the company ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 8:43pm
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I was like that too Janey. I think after so many hours of them you start to get a little less tolerant!!
Just think though, in a matter of hours you will get to meet your little girl. How EXCITING!!!
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 8:59pm
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i txt and he is on his way home now, yay! yeah mum2sam, definitely getting less tolerant now...
midwife rang and said it usually gets worse in the evening and then can sometimes calm down enough for u to sleep a bit in the small hours, hope so... she thinks she will definitely be seeing me tomorrow though
anyway i'm getting too pissy now to even chat on here so catch u all later, hopefully when I have a new baby! Thanks for the support------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 9:42pm
 Yay for DH coming home to support you. All the best Janey, I hope you get some rest and that wee Chloe is here really quickly xx ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 02 February 2008 at 11:11pm
| Hope all goes well Janey |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 6:13am
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contractions 2-4 mins apart, midwife is coming over soon
argh i never want another baby  lol------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 6:30am
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hopefully you're holiding your beautiful bubba now
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 7:49am
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Janey, hopefully Chloe has made her appearance now
I remember telling DH 1 was enough - now look at me  ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 8:52am
| Hoping all has gone well and that now you are holding baby Chloe |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 8:54am
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Aww Janey hun, not long now and you will have your lil girl **hugs** ------------- |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 8:57am
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i hope you have chloe in your arms by now janey...what a long night you must've had ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Mummy2three
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 11:29am
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Aww Janey It will be so worth it when you hold your precious lil girl in your arms. Hope all is well
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Posted By: Tiff
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 11:37am
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*Lurking* for some news - hopefully all has gone well and you have your new wee girl Janey!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 12:12pm
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*Just checking for news*...! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 12:57pm
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No news must be good news. I hope it is all going well for her. -------------
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 1:54pm
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ooo exciting!!!! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 03 February 2008 at 2:18pm
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Ooh yay, MW must've said it was time to go into hospital!! Hope all is going/gone well & baby Janey is here! ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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