Hurting.. just a bit

[ElleJay]

Ok, for the past week or so I've been getting cramps/aches in my stomach (presuming they are Braxton Hicks)
Then, Wednesday night, my goodness! It was the WORST sleep I'd ever had! So much pain and so many cramps/aches.

Anyways, fast forward to today - all the cramps/aches gone.... Though they are now replaced with pain, and lots of it! Also feeling alot of pressure 'down there' as well, but more intense (but not regular) than before.
Also *TMI warning here* I've had alot of white CM - not eggwhite, but milk white.. I've been getting it throughout the whole pregnancy, but today has just started the s**tload that I've been getting.

Since about lunch time (maybe a bit before) I've been getting back pain too. BUT it's only just hit me REALLY hard bout 20 minutes ago. For the first part of the day, I was fine and with the back pain now (as fine as can be anyways), I'm starting to feel very nauseous.

What can I do to make myself feel a bit better? And should I be starting to time the pain I'm getting in the stomach? If so, how in the world do I time the pain?! I've got absoultely no idea as it wasn't explained in my antenatal classes properly!

[Arimeh]

LJ - google the contraction timer thing and follow the instructions on there to see how far apart they are.

And good luck babe!!!

[Oorki Galoorki]

do what your body tells you to.. tune in relax
long shower or bath, have a lie down or go for a walk.. dance, sing, make love!

Dont time, you will know when to leave when your not coping or are uncomfortable.
enjoy!

[ElleJay]

Thanks heaps Mel - I'll definitely do that!

Thanks Doudou - I was planning on doing the dishes, having a bath, throwing on the new game I bought today and having a relax with that (if I can)

[Rach75]

you could try a shower and put the pressure on your back, as for timing when you feel your belly harden take note of time how long it feels like that and when it ended then when next pain hit take note again the time between it and end of first is time between and length is the length obviously

I think this it fo ryou sweeite, move around squat bend etc, lean over the table

best of luck be waiting for news

[onthefly]

Just go with it ~~ All the best

[westy]

Goodluck darl ..... dont try and fight it just go with it.

[Jahzara]

Ooooh LJ - this sounds promising - not long now !

Thinking of you and wishing you all the best

xoxoxoxox

[boomba]

Good luck hun! xxx

[Snacks]

Yay! Embrace the pain, sweets Tell yourself that it's a good thing. Personally, I would get DH to do the dishes (but that's cause I hate it, LOL!) and stick with the relaxing part. If you can possibly get some sleep, do that too. You will need all the energy you can muster, so while you are able to rest make sure you rest
Looking forward to hearing how you get on!

[Muffy]

This is awesome... I agree with snacks.. embrace the pain!!

Told you this was it

[*Beema*]

Good Luck Hun

The other girls had great suggestions, my labour pain was all back pain, and only knew it was labour becuase my waters had broken. Get DH to try and rub your back during contractions, or use a heat pack they might help.

I found kneeling and leaning on a bar stool and rocking it on two legs worked really well too, especially if your legs get tired

Walking and the shower will make a big difference and if you can handle a bath that will help relax you too.

Big Hugs and can't wait to see you on the "other side"

[LimeSlice]

I second Doudou...just go with the flow, and to quote a phrase "do what you dig" lol

All the best hun, enjoy!

[Winter]

OOooh I'm so excited for you LizJessie! Relax as much as you can and sleep if you can, you'll need energy later on

Meanwhile the BB girls will be doing this for you, DH & DS!!

[Razzberry]

Ohhh, cant wait to log on tomorrow to see if you've had your precious baby!

[Shades]

I think the timing for frequency of contractions is supposed to be from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next, rather than the end of one to the beginning of the next if that makes sense... and yeah the duration is from the beginning to the end of one.

If you start timing cx and focussing on it too early you'll tire yourself out and it'll feel like you've laboured FOREVER so do follow all the advice above about relaxing and distracting yourself as much as possible for as long as possible

Best of luck and hope to read your BA soon!!

[Footsteps]

woohoo!!! good luck liz and i cant wait to read your BA. xxx