Waters or discharge?
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Topic: Waters or discharge?
Posted By: aimeejoy
Subject: Waters or discharge?
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:09pm
Sorry slightly TMI but thats what this place is for right?! 
Started Tuesday night, woke up twice very damp down below. Not enough to actually have a damp bed, but gross all the same. And since then most times I stand up if I've been sitting down for a little while I can feel more 'leakage' 
Its probably just increased discharge aye? I vaguely remember my doc saying last time that near the end discharge increases and thins, but I dont think it was like this. And last time labour started with my waters breaking with a big gush. ITs definitely not urine either. Am not at all concerned about it, just curious cos its gross. Wish it meant I was going to have her soon tho ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:11pm
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Oooooh I soooo want it to be waters for you! Sounds promising! Maybe you should check with your midwife tho coz of the whole infection thing if they have broken. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:15pm
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TMI but waters smell a bit like spunk. I had a tear in my membranes at 35 weeks, leaked for 12 hours then water broke properly and then I leaked for another 3 weeks until the baby came out. Not a huge amount just enough to have to use pantyliners. Leaks would mostly happen when I changed position or when bubs was active. They can do a swab to check and if it is that they will want to give you IV antibiotics during labour because it has been more than 48 hours so there is an increased risk of infection. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:15pm
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Yeah was thinking if its still happening tomorrow may go down to hospital and have a chat. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:17pm
| Sounds suspiciously like waters...just when you mention the part where if you stand up from sitting for a while it kind of leaks out. That's how mine went anyway.. Pays to check though huh :) |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:17pm
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Yeah I'd check and make sure, It could be your waters leaking, they don't always break with a gush. The fact that as you say, when you've been sitting then stand up and get it i'd say you definatley need to just make sure. Give her a ring. Come on, you know that's what you want to do, DO IT DO IT DO IT. lolol ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:18pm
Haha, I was gonna say that too 
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cuppatea wrote:Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:09pm
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Oooo Aimee I hope it is something for you. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:26pm
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Ooo I hope this is it chick! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:29pm
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Well I have her little prezzie ready so she can be born now! Yes, I know she was waiting for it. But seriously, I hear midwifes can just test it really quickly to see if it's waters or anything else. Could be worth it? ------------- Andie |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 9:01pm
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ooo how exciting - hey if you have bubs soon me and kels can come and visit (and get clucky) LOL ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 9:43pm
Can I come?! All the best, Aimee! Hope it is something starting to get going down there. |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 10:12pm
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I promise I will go see them tomorrow. Have just had a lovely long bath and heading off to bed soon. Try not to get too excited ok everyone, I'm sure I will still be here this time next week and moaning!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 10:12pm
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oooh! I remember waiting for Hannah to be born!! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 10:39pm
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Well you always have my number to keep us updated if you can't get on here. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 8:14am
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Just a quick update. Rang midwife first thing this morning cos the discharge was pink. She said it sounds like waters leaking so I need to go down for a check at 9am. Nothing much else happening tho, a bit crampy but nothing definite. Will let you know whats happening after my appt.
Starting to feel rather nervous now...  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 8:28am
omg exciting!!! All the best in case this is it hun!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 8:35am
All the best...hope things progress for you  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 8:45am
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All the best!!! ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 9:25am
| All the best |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 10:13am
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I haven't finished knitting yet!!!!!!!
I have 1.5 legs to go. HOLD ON BABY. Actually, who am I kidding, I knitted a 6 month old size so it really doesn't matter! Hope it goes well (if it goes...) - argh shut up Nikki. Good luck! xoxo |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 10:18am
| Oooo exciting good luck |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 10:52am
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LOL Nikki!!
Well just got back from hospital. Had to lie there for an hour with no undies on then doc did a check. She thinks its just heavy discharge unfortunately but kinda good cos if it was waters then it would have meant going to Palmy to be induced today which I really really dont want to do.
Was also hooked up to the CTG for about 40 mins and from that the doc reckons she will probably come in the next few days. Everyone that looked at my trace got a surprised look at the number and intensity of contractions, but they arent painful yet. So hopefully she is right and we have our bubba by the end of the weekend. Fingers crossed. Have a few jobs to do today to get totally organised and vacuum and some work in the vege garden, so hopefully that might get things going. Exciting but very nervous... Thanks for thinking of me ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 11:11am
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Good Luck, Hopefully the baby comes soon! ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 11:25am
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Good luck Aimee, can't wait to hear about your new baby girl! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 1:23pm
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Ooooh so exciting! Best of luck Aimee, can't wait to meet your wee girl! I bet Miss Hannah is excited too! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 1:26pm
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where do you get your energy from aimee??? i can barely get out of bed let alone all that and after being at the hospital...
good luck and it sounds very promising... (must admit am a bit envious too )------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 2:22pm
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All the best Aimee! Hope it happens for real soon! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 2:47pm
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Good luck, Aimee! Hope all the organising goes quickly, and is productive both in getting the place ready and in bringing on active labour! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 3:09pm
LOL Deb! I have pretty much been spring cleaning the house and having a bigger clean up than I intended!! Must be a sign surely  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 3:17pm
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Am trying to remember, Hannah was born pretty close to her due date wasn't she? From memory it was Joey that kept us waiting. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 3:18pm
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Yeah Han came on her due date. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 3:22pm
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Woohoo, so this one could well be early! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: rosewood
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 4:00pm
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Good luck Aimee.
Hope that you get your jobs done first! ------------- Gill http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 9:03pm
Argh! Had a very usy productive afternoon and by 4pm was getting regular conractions every 5 mins, only very mildly painful, now in the last hour or so they have slowed down and not at all painful. Bugger I thought it was all on  Anyway, am going off to bed now and hopefully things start happening again in the night or tomorrow...------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 9:08pm
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goodluck aimee! hope that something starts up for you soon
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 10:20pm
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Aw Aimee, I hope it's all on for you soon... very exciting!!! All the very best of luck to ya, chick. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: emachan
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 9:49am
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Good luck Aimee!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 12:54pm
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Wohoo Aimee! Come on baby!!
Emma - did you mean my Joey? He was 10 days EARLY whereas miss Lilian was 10 days LATE! LOL ------------- http://lilypie.com">
http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 2:04pm
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Still waiting! Things have slowed right down today, very disappointing. Just been for a huge walk tho, so hopefully that helps tonight. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 3:22pm
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lol so.... i take it that Daniel isn't doing the teams champs thing tonight then? ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 3:55pm
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LOL not likely!!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 4:36pm
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Ooohhhh I don't think I've ever been so desperate to see what news is happening online before! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 6:55pm
Yep I did. D'oh faulty memory! 
Best of luck tonight Aimee! Come on baby! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Brenna
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 7:00pm
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Best of luck Aimee!!!! ------------- My beautiful 2 girls...nearly 4 and 13 months
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 09 February 2008 at 7:28pm
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Good luck Aimee, thinking of you and hoping you go tonight! ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 8:44am
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Still knitting
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 9:02am
So over this! Last night from 2am was getting quite painful contractions every 10 mins, like clockwork. Got a bit more frequent this morning but nothing much again now. Atleast last night I didnt get my hopes up. I think shes going to keep doing this for a few more days yet...  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 9:08am
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awww bummer aimee... i so feel for you ... i know i am over being pregnant and i'm a bit behind you and wasnt as big so early as you were... Maybe tho by the time you do go you will be quite dilated already and will have a nice short labour...
I'll have my fingers crossed tho that it may still be this weekend! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 9:28am
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Like Deb said, hopefully it is getting some work done!!
Sucks that she has to drag it out tho..
xoxox |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 9:31am
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Oh that sucks! What the others said though - hopefully lots of good work being done with all those contractions and once labour is established you find it pretty quick and easy. Hope she doesn't make you wait like this for too long ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 9:40am
 Hope bubs still arrives this weekend-------------
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 1:47pm
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Sounds like bubs might be posterior... whatever the case, I'm almost ready to bet that you actually won't be still pg by the end of the week! ------------- |