Should i prepare for my waters to break?

[njon2]

My husband has insisted on a mattress protector as he is freaking out after the midwife said amniotic fluid can ruin leather, mattresses and carpets.

I figure getting a mattress protector now will come in handy when the little one wants to sleep in our bed. I know I had a few accidents in my parents bed when I was growing up....

[ferrals5]

Out of my 4 kid's my waters only broke by themselves once i was 37 weeks and was laying on the lounge and felt and heard the POP so i got up and made it to the bathroom before any water ran down my legs and a maternity pad was enough to keep me dry until i made it to hospital but i did do the garbage bag and towel thing for my mattress.

[_JeSs_]

never thought of this with DS! luckily i was induced and my waters were broken about an hr b4 he was born! will prob just sleep on some towels and have a towel in the car this time

[Sheree.A]

i have never thought of this either but what a great idea just in case..especially after we just bought a new car lol