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13th of Feb...

The doctors are all still amazed that I am infact still pregnant, they honestly thought that after my waters breaking my baby would be here within 24 hours, but to still be there 3 days later is awesome. My spirits were staring to get a bit higher today. I made friends with a lady in the same room as me, who had already been in hospital for 7 weeks.

By mid afternoon, the pains had started. I had mild back pain along with tightenings and just generally uncomfortable. I was now experiencing pre-labour, The midwife kept checking on me as I think she fully expected me to progress into full labour very quickly. It was the start of a VERY long 10 days.... as soon as the real pains started to get more frequent I told my midwife, she came in and could feel mild contractions. Within 20 mins or so, they stopped. At this stage I wasn't sure what was really happening and tried my best to stay calm and positive.

More again tomorrow