Random due date questions
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Topic: Random due date questions
Posted By: Mazzy
Subject: Random due date questions
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 1:51pm
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Ok, so having been induced two weeks early last time I'm a bit clueless when it comes to this whole waiting for baby deal and have a few questions - please help!
Now that I've finally figured out what BH contractions feel like, I'm feeling them ALL the time this afternoon. Does that mean anything? What do they do and should I pay any attention or am I just driving myself nuts? Does everyone get a show before they go into labour, or is it not a pre-requisite? Do I have to have one before going into labour? My MW has suggested Evening Primrose Oil - has anyone else used this and how did the make you feel? Do you think it worked? Thanks!  ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
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Posted By: Helen21
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 2:22pm
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I had a show with my second but not with my first. I also got the runs with my first, this usually happens to clear the bowl to make way for bubs.
I had what I thought were BH often for two weeks(I dialated 1cm each week), they gradually turned into real labour. I think the rule is if they are regular(5minutes between each one etc) and they are lasting longer or getting stronger it would be worth ringing your midwife to let her know whats happening. She might just check up out then tell you to go home and get some rest until they get stronger. Or she might do a cervical sweep since your at your due date to hurry things along(I demanded mine to do it!). ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 2:51pm
| No show here, no waters breaking either. Just very strong period like pains (but enough for me to want to stop and take a breath in) at regular (12min) intervals for most of the day before I went into labour. Stronger than BHs I think if you lie down and they stop they are BHs. |
Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 3:17pm
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Had a show and 8 hrs later my waters broke, then straight into contractions. 3 hrs later they were 2 mins apart and thats where they stayed until delivery by emergency cs. Everyone is different though, and i have to say i was looking forward to the gentle build up they tell you about in antenatal class.......no such luck!! Thats what i'm hoping for this time round. Good luck
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 3:42pm
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Show and then (hind) waters broke a few minutes later... contractions onset soon after.
You may have none or all... 'tis a very confusing business this birth analysing! I say you just continue on your merry way... otherwise you will be bitterly disappointed like I was when you go 11 days over. Grrrr. |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 3:53pm
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I had no show and no breaking of waters.
I went for a big walk which I'm sure helped things along. I didn't mind shoving EPO up there, but it was challeging to get around my bump lol.. who knows if it helped! |
Posted By: rosewood
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 4:35pm
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I had a show with my dd mazzy, and was getting contractions 9-10 mins apart 12 hours later. Loads of people dont get to have a show as such as their waters break and it comes out with that. My waters didnt break at all and I had them broken whilst in labour. A show can happen up to 2 weeks before labour too.
BH are a good thing. They are preparing you for labour (or so I have been told). Dont know much about the Evening primrose so cant add to that. ------------- Gill http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 5:04pm
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I did EPO for 3 days and had sex the night before Jack was born, so I'd say give it a go!
If you take a shower, BH are supposed to go away. I was in the early stages of labour with nothing progressing for 2 weeks with regular but weak contractions. Then bam, got a show, 10mins later waters started leaking and 6 hours later the boy was here. |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:03pm
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I've never used EPO, it kinda grossed me out, but then I went early so never had that overdue thing.
As for how to know if they are real contractions, I had no idea with the gremlins. I had irritable uterus and had contractions every 10 mins for the last 6 weeks, and even after I'd had my waters broken and synto started to start "real" contractions, I wasn't sure if they were real or not. I just muddled thru on the theory that if the contractions got worse or closer together then I'd call my midwife, but they never did. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:09pm
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Hmmm, no show here or waters breaking/leaking prior to labour. For me, BH felt completely different from 'real' labour...BH were uncomfy and my bump went real hard, but not painful at all. Contractions were more like really low period-type pains that got more and more intense (and you had to breathe through them). I didn't get a show until I was almost fully dilated and that was after they broke my waters for me... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:12pm
Heh heh - almost as confusing as actually trying to figure out the wee monsters when they are here! Continuing on my merry way is kind of the theory I was working on, but after the mw appointment where she showed me what BH were (yes, I'm an idiot) now they are all I can feel so of course all I can think about is going into labour. Ignorance was so much easier! They're tightenings but also low down crampy type feelings, which is why I'm wondering. Haven't increased in intensity or frequency though, so 99% sure it's just BH. Just bought EPO so will see how that goes - does sound awfully messy! ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
nikkiwhyte wrote:Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:58pm
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I had no show just jumped in shower one night waters broke and 3 hours later i was handed a baby -------------   
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 9:10pm
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I'll take that kind of labour thanks! ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 9:14pm
Hmm im not so sure he was feet first wasnt pleasant but i just blank out the bits in the middle it makes it a much better memory that way  -------------
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Posted By: cat007
Date Posted: 10 May 2008 at 12:58pm
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My waters broke in bed - I was having an afternoon nap at the time - two weeks before my dd. Luckily I managed to make it to the bathroom before they gushed. Heard and felt a popping sound. Labour never got established though so was induced 2 days later - and then got a show. Talk about mixed up.
If worried that BH contractions are the real thing, try timing the time between them and also getting up and going for a short walk etc. Normally movement or a change in activity will stop the BH but not normal contractions. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  [/url http://lilypie.com">
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