early stages of labour ( pre labour)

[Kristin27]

LMAO Lulu2! Nice try but didn't work!

Tan I don't know how you've stayed sane through all this - Friday the 13th would be great! I got married on the 13th (a saturday) I think it's a great number!

We'll I managed to sit through the Sex And The City movie without too much fuss. The very painful BH continued through the night and this morning, nothing regular though. I have resigned myself to putting up with it until the real thing happens - this is such a frustrating time! I'm going to have a walk around the shops and see if that hurries things up!

[MrsBump]

Hi girls i thought id join in the fun, LOL of WAITING. I think i just had a contrax, i have had a few tightnings whilst sitting and reading through your posts, although its all in my back!! grrr. I had back labour last time and it killed!!
I just rang my mum and she said i wouldnt last the weekend.... I have the uncontrollable shakes, i think i should go and have a shower and freshen up, JUST IN CASE!
I had a show last night and a 'clean out' this morning, so i guess its just wait and see...
the contrax at the moment are like period aches, i bet if i got up and walked it would be it. I should really walk up the stairs for a shower, but i cant get off the seat. HELP what should i do??

[Kristin27]

Wish I could provide some worldy advice scorpiomum, but I have no idea what to do!

Today I've been keeping busy - out for coffee and shopping, got lots of contractions that stop me dead in my tracks, but nothing regular. Perhaps try walking the stairs to get things happening?

I feel for you re the back pain.... Mine has been all tummy/groin, I'm very grateful it's not in my back (yet!)...

[tan32]

oh sounds like things are happening for you ladies.

How did you go Scorpiosmum did you manage to get into the shower. Its funny how these babies play with us. Make sure your bags are all packed and ready to go, i managed to pack extra bits and pieces for my DD and DS to take with them to Nanas house.

I must say i am a little jealous, its so frustrating we got so used to the idea our little man was going to arrive early and now it seems like he is staying put.

[MrsBump]

Im still here nothing to be jealous about.. they stopped! grr.
still playing the waiting game... yay!

[Kristin27]

Well I'm not sure if I'm in labor or near labor, or just getting BH. Definately been getting strong contractions the last three hours, I haven't started timing them yet. They are easier if I walk through them, which makes me think they're just BH... Anyway they're the worst I've had so far so fingers crossed it's gets worse and develops into labor...

[amberj]

Isn't it funny how we WANT the pain to get worse? LOL Whenever I get a period like cramp, I get this first unconscious thought like "bugger, I'm getting my period", and then I go "Oh, no, these pains are good!"

I am terrified about induction. I keep reading about it, trying to find good experiences, and there is FAR more out there about the horrible bits of inductions than the good bits. But the hospital won't let me go over 42 weeks and I'm starting to worry about my baby's health in there too, knowing how the placenta starts to deteriorate. I feel like I have no choice!

C'mon labour!!!

I am so sick of going to bed thinking "maybe tonight", and then waking up without a sign of anything happening.