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Hi ladies bit unsure if I’m in slow labour or not- I’ve got constant back ache, been sick a few times today and have the urge to go to the toilet...

Any advice would be appreciated please?

Thank you in advance xx

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roxannacar profile image
roxannacar

How far are you? It could be but maybe you have a bug too... try take a bath and relax, try some paracetamol... vomiting is not typical of labour tho

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Chels976 in reply to roxannacar

38 weeks, and this is my first child so I’m a bit unsure. And I was sick 3 times earlier so didn’t know if it was a sign xx

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Lyndsaytw79 in reply to Chels976

Sounds more like a bug really x

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Chels976 in reply to Lyndsaytw79

Not been feeling under the weather though.... ahh hope it’s not x

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Lyndsaytw79 in reply to Chels976

I hope it’s not too, hope it’s the start of something for you. I’m fed up now too. I lost my plug Monday morning and had cramps and loose stools today but all settled again. Let us know if things progress x

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Chels976 in reply to Lyndsaytw79

I’m hoping it is the start, this restless nights are driving me bonkers. And will do, thanks chick cx

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Lyndsaytw79 in reply to Chels976

I know, me too, tossing and turning, loo trips or just laid there awake 😂 may as well be up with baby 👶🏻 x

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Chels976 in reply to Lyndsaytw79

I’ve been thinking the same, he might as well just be here now 😂 seen as I’ve got all this lol xx

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Sisi14

Hun just have a nice soak in the bath and a hot water bottle! Are they in the front too or just back ? Have you had loose stools ? Keep an eye out for the mucus plug too , if you get pains that are unbearable ring maternity ward! Xx

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Chels976 in reply to Sisi14

Will do, and just in my back a lot at the moment. Had loose stools for two days. And the mucus plug is coming away in parts too. And I will do, thank you x

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Sisi14 in reply to Chels976

Sounds like your little one is on the way and it may be slow labour as your body seems to be preparing now , non of your waters have gone have they ? Maybe your have your little one by Sunday Hunni ! I hope the pains not too bad it sounds like a bit of back labour! Best of luck . Xx

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Chels976 in reply to Sisi14

My waters haven’t gone yet, the pains aren’t too bad at the moment.... little like period pain. I rang the hospital so going to be checked over and little one hasn’t moved either. And thank you very much for your advice xx

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Sisi14 in reply to Chels976

I’m glad the pains not too bad and hopefully when you get checked over your know more. Have they called you in today ? Xx

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Chels976 in reply to Sisi14

I rang my midwife yesterday and she said to go up to the hospital as precaution and they will be expecting me as she rang them on my behalf. I had check ups done, they did a growth scan yesterday. Got to go back next week if he hasn’t arrived by then and they will induce me next week xx

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Sisi14 in reply to Chels976

Aw that’s good news, glad all is ok and hopefully he will arrive very soon ! Enjoy your last feed days of pampering yourself. Xz

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roxannacar in reply to Chels976

Waters doesn't necessarily go.. mine went in hospital both times whilst in active labour

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Sisi14

My waters didn’t break twice til I gave birth but once my back waters went a week before my other child was due but was told it was ok as it wasn’t obviously the main one !

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Chels976 in reply to Sisi14

Ahh, yeah I was told about that you could have one go before the other

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Sisi14 in reply to Chels976

Yes it happened to me and I panicked but it was only a bit of water and a week later I went into labour and they broke when I gave birth !

How are you feeling? Xx

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Chels976 in reply to Sisi14

It’s going to be so hard not to panick when they break... I’m okay, just tired thank you for asking chick- how are you doing?? Xx

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Sisi14

It’s not too bad I had to have mine broken with my last daughter to induce me it’s a weird feeling like a balloon 🎈 bursting full of water ! I’m ok Hun I lost my twins in August and now seeing if AF turns up as I’m two days late so got my fingers crossed this is my time again! Xx

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Chels976 in reply to Sisi14

I’ll soon know what that feeling will be like. Can’t wait to have my little boy here now- each day feels like a week. Glad your okay. I’m sorry to hear about you loss back in August, fingers are crossed for you, let me know when you know! I’m hoping it’s a possitive result for you! Xx

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Sisi14 in reply to Chels976

Aw thanks my lovely haven’t tested yet , I’m holding out and scared too! Aw he will be here very soon and it’s the best gift ! How are you today on this lovely day xx

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Chels976 in reply to Sisi14

I bet you are, but you’ll soon know.... do it when you’re ready chick. I hope it’s positive for you! And I’ve been struggling a little bit with the heat- although it’s been alright in places. How are you?? Xx

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Sisi14 in reply to Chels976

Yes I’ll probably do it Monday Hunni just trying not to stress about it! Aw it has been hot it’s even hotter the next two days. I hope your doing ok and hopefully not long now !! Xx

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Lyndsaytw79 in reply to Sisi14

Sisi I so hope it’s + for you lovely xx

Chels, any more cramps or anything? xx

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Chels976 in reply to Lyndsaytw79

Fingers crossed for you sisi. Xxx

And yes Lyndsay been woken up with cramp this morning and now it’s gone into period pain- started at 4.30 this morning.... fingers crossed there will soon be a little boy here xxx

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Sisi14 in reply to Chels976

Let’s hope it’s not long now Chels before you hold your beautiful boy 😍 xx

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Sisi14 in reply to Lyndsaytw79

Thankyou Lyndsay 😍 x

How are you feeling? Xx

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Lyndsaytw79 in reply to Sisi14

HOT! 😂 I’m kinda hiding inside from the heat haha! Never had a summer baby my other 2 are winter babies so it’s different. But in general good and looking forward to meeting her xxxx

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Sisi14 in reply to Lyndsaytw79

Aw I bet you can’t await as you won’t have to wrap her up lol. I have two in December and one is May so I enjoyed not wrapping them away lol. It’s even hotter tomorrow so I think your be hiding then too lol ! Hopefully not long now xx