Popcorn Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Think relaxed and loose Gina Time to start those squatting exercises.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 cramps in your legs? or contractions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 do you know, I have never been maternal in my whole life.... babies? Yuk! But I can honestly say that I am so excited about all these Omlet babies! Good luck girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 All good intentions to do squats have gone out the window, so definalty no cramps in my legs! Used to be able to do loads of them at my gym class. In lower tummy and back area. I don't think they are contractions, but I'm not too sure to be honest. I can't really say that they are coming and going, it's more of an ongoing cramp/pain. I feel ok, and can still talk anyway! Off to ly down. Friend has just bought me a load of trashy mags to read! Annie - I have never been maternal either, and I'm not really that broody over other people's children either..... Is that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Gina!!!!!!! IT IS CONTRACTIONS!!!!!!!!! That's exactly how my contractions with Duncan started!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Oh Gina good luck if it is junior on the way Every time I see you post in here I think is she going to say must dash off to hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hot water and towels at the ready ladies. Get ready to catch the baby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Do you really think so? I'm not sure ....I've had them all afternoon though. Right, I'm definatly off to ly down now. I'll try and get back later on..if not and something does happen - I'll text Superkate.... Probably see you later on though... ....the other thing is that I've not had a show or lost any water.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 remember: BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 ....the other thing is that I've not had a show or lost any water.... Again, with Duncan, I had no show and my waters were broken by the midwife a couple of hours after I got to hospital.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Do you know - I was never really "paternal" - I didn't even like holding babies. But then when our first little one was born - it was amazing. I just had all these "fatherly" feelings kick in.... instinct I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Aaahhhh! You're a nice guy really, aren't you? Now that's shattered your image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I didn't have a show either, Gina. I had what I thought were Braxton Hicks contractions for a couple of days then my waters broke in the middle of the night when LSH was working nights (typical, eh!) and we had a whizz over to the Mat Unit! It still took hours for Tom to make an appearance though ! Phone charged and sitting next to me Gina - text when you're ready !! I'll pass on the news quicker than the BBC . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Oooo, I'm so excited Come on Gina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Oh Gina that does sound really positive. Not everyone gets a "show", and a lot of the time the waters don't break until later in labour, or even sometimes need to be broken during labour. Take it easy, but moving around gently does help, although you don't want to tire yourself out at this stage. If it gets a bit uncomfortable a nice warm bath and a back massage can help. Sometimes these early contractions can drag on a bit with a bit of stopping and starting, so don't worry if it seems to die down a little in a while, it's brilliant news that things are getting started. Eat something light if you fancy it now.... you might not have much of an appetite later and you'll probably need the energy, but make it easily digestible..... a boiled egg perhaps Fingers crossed there'll be good news later tonight or tomorrow. You have given Darren strict instructions on how to post on the forum haven't you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Good advice Kate It must be so reassuring for Gina to have her own midwife on tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Unless Gina's baby arrives by 3:30 tomorrow then Martins Eglu is the winner! So excited now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 You could get pipped at the post Martin! GO GINA!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Lesley could be right! Both on the same day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Phone charged and sitting next to me Gina - text when you're ready !! I'll pass on the news quicker than the BBC . Oooooooooo, I am soooo excited. I do hope this is it. I know towards the end of the pregnancy it seems to drag on forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Gearing up for the 18th then Gina - perhaps the impending Eglu will goad both you and Diana - come on babies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Just caught up here! Go go Gina! You can still beat Martin's Eglu delivery..... What time is it coming Martin, do you know? Gina, my very best wishes..... I've got my legs crossed for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 !! I'll pass on the news quicker than the BBC . So glad about that - just logged on after being at work and even I'm getting excited - and I have no intention of having babies! .........Although it brings back memories of my god children's birth - the twins - The dad's face was a picture when number 1 arrived then 5 mins later number 2! Good Luck Gina So any further news yet?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 I'm back from my slumber! No change. I'm ok, still got achy painy's....but no different really. Thanks for the well wishes. I do hope both Martin and I get our pressies tomorrow though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
