I know I would be reluctant to have my membranes artificially ruptured now, but 16 or so years ago, I didn't feel like I was given much of a choice. And you're right, with Ariani, they put on a drip to speed things up even more, making feel completely out of control! I refused the drip with Shay despite them saying I would be hours longer if I didn't use it, yet I had the bub within 2 hours of that conversation.

The fact that my membranes stayed intact until just before I had Zaki made his arrival the easiest of all my deliveries. He was the biggest, 8lb 1 ounce, but I didn't feel it having had a 'wet' birth as compared to a 'dry' birth.

I would love it if my waters stayed intact with this little'un too, but wanted to know what to look out for just in case. The info you've given me has helped heaps, Janet, as I would be reluctant to go into hospital until I was in established labour anyway. And dach and Jillian and everyone else, thanks for letting me know that you can't really mistake it. I think that was my main worry, that I'd completely miss it! Lol!

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sushee