I was just getting changed, and a gush of water dripped out of you know where. I could not control it at all. There was quite a large amount. What do i do now??
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I was just getting changed, and a gush of water dripped out of you know where. I could not control it at all. There was quite a large amount. What do i do now??
call the hospital and ask what to do.
Are you having any contractions?
oh... CONGRATULATIONS..... you're going to be a mummy very very soon.
Mysti - how exciting. Call your hospital and they will tell you what to do.
That's great:dance:! Your labour is starting! I would contact your hospital or MW and let them know, and then sit back, relax and wait for the surges to start. I read that there's no harm if nothing happens for 24 hours... so if i were you, I'd just relax and rest as much as you can. How exciting! Good luck!!
ooohhhoooo best wishes for the next few days!
Call your hospital/birthing centre!
Ohhh...Mysti...how exciting!
My hospital recommends to ring when your water breaks and they will advise from there.
Wishing you all the very best!
very exciting! Ring your hospital, they might want you to go in for them to check that everything is ok. And keep active. That will bring on labour if it hasn't already started.
Yay! How exciting!
Ring your hospital/birthing centre for advice, and relax. You'll have your bubba very soon!
Hey Mysti
put a pad on...the midwives will want to know if the baby is moving and what colour the water is (it should be clear, or slightly pink stained)
you will contiue to leak amniotic fluid until your baby is born...so have lots of fresh knickers on hand ;)
dont worry if things dont start up straight away...sometimes contractions abe delayed for 12-24hrs after your waters break.
good luck :D
xx yogababy
omigosh! I am shaking, i am that nervous! Thank you all for your best wishes and advice. I rang the maternity ward just before, and she said to put on a pad and wait to see if i leak anymore. I have to ring them back in a couple of hours. I am not having contractions though? Will they start up now??
Ohhh...Mysti......how exciting!
Like Jodi said, my suggestion would be to keep active......hopefullt that'll start up some nicely paced contractions for you.
This is such a special time. Enjoy. Keep in touch with the hosp (I think they like to know what is going on once waters have broken....premature rupture of membranes and all that)....but the longer you can stay at home the better I reckon (just my experience!)
Do you feel up for a walk?
GOOD LUCK!! xx
(PS Your little man will most liekly come on his due date: how clever is he!)
Hey lovely
be as relaxed as you can...things will start when they are ready
contractions can start within 2 hrs or 24hrs
:D
My waters broke and contractions started about one and a half hours later, but I was overdue dont know if that makes a difference. Sit back relax try and get some sleep if you can, you baby will be here before you know it.
YAY Mysti!!!
Good luck to you. This si such an exciting time for you. Hope bub comes before too long.
Take care
How exciting!!! Something that Trish said to someone earlier which was a fantastic suggestion is to use a newborn disposable nappy. That will hold heaps more fluid than a maternity pad.
The other thing is relax but also try to keep your positioning right because gravity will be pulling bubs down so keep leaning forward and try walking etc. Have a look at the optimum positioning website (there's a link here on bellybelly)
I haven't leaked any more fluid yet? Is that normal?
Mysti, when my waters broke with Olivia, it was just a small amount, and then I had no more leaking at all. (My waters broke at 9am, contractions started around 1pm, went to hosp about 3pm, she was born at 11pm)
With Charlie and Lexie, there was a LOT more water, full on regular contractions came on straight away, so I leaked with each contraction.
So I guess all babies are different?
Thankyou Lucy. That put my mind at ease. I guess i just sit back and wait for some contractions!?? :pray:
Mysti: baby's head could be blocking the way for anymore water to leak out. stay calm, your contractions will come when you are physically and mentally ready.
Hi Mysti
Not long to go now hun. Everything sounds normal, you may get the occasional leak but you may also get nothing until labour has started.
Good luck
HI Mysti,
My waters started trickling at 38w and I waited two days before I called the hosp. (didn't realise the possibility of problems!). They told me to wait until I had soaked a pad in an hour. I wasn't leaking that much, so I waited another 8hrs or so before DH came home from work and I asked him to take me to hosp. even though my waters were still only trickling, the girls here on BB advised that I just go in for a check :) . When I got there they told me off for waiting so long!! I was induced by 7am that morning and bubs made her entry to the world the day after.
How exciting for you, wooohoooo!!!! Good luck I hope nature gets a move on!!
:( Just an update: I haven't had any progress whatsoever. No contractions, no more leaks. I'm beginning to wonder if this is going to happen at all! Its really frustrating. I go into the hospital tomorrow morning for a assessment. I was hoping to have my son by then! lol....oh well....time will tell.
Good luck Mysti, enjoy the experience, good luck, cant wait to hear all about it :D
You go for it MYSTI! I hope your on your way to having and holding that bubs now!
So jealous lol!
GOODLUCK!!
Jac
Mysti, all the best for a fabulous birth for you and your little man.
Hi Mysti, how are you going today???
I would personally be inclined to stay home as long as possible, the risk of infection the hospitals talk about once your waters have broken is actually mostly due to them introducing germs into your vagina by doing examinations etc. Definately let them know what is happening, but try and relax too!!
Maybe you could go for a walk, and try some different things to try and get labour started.
Good Luck!!!
it all sounds so exciting! maybe something has happened today cause you haven't written in awhile. best wishes and tell us all about it later!
I finally gave birth to my son Matthew on monday, after a 18 hour long labor! :D He is a gorgeous healthy boy, and weighed 7.5 pounds. I will write about the birth soon!
Congratulations, I had been waiting to hear from you. Well done. Hope you are all well, and adjusting to new motherhood.
Congrats!
congratulations!!
congrats Mysti
congrats mysti!
Congratulations Mysti :D
congratulations!!!
Oh wow. Well done babe! Congratualtions!! Can't wait to here how your birth all unfolded......well done on your little man!