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Childbirth

is this a show?or shall I call someone?

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amirah85 · 24/02/2013 06:36

40+7 with n3,just been to the toilet and wiped bright red blood,is this a show or bleeding?shall I call someone?u would think I should know by now!placenta has been lyeing a bit low but wasn't covering cervix last time they checked but they told me to call in case of bleeding...am confused...

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flubba · 24/02/2013 06:39

I would call them. My 'show' was more mucousy with brown blood if any.

AmandaCooper · 24/02/2013 06:40

Why not just call someone either way and put your mind at rest? They always say they would much rather hear from us and put our minds at rest than have us worry and possibly something get missed. Do you have the number for labour ward?

SpottyTeacakes · 24/02/2013 06:42

I think bright red blood you should definitely call

marriednotdead · 24/02/2013 06:45

A show is usually more pinky mucus. If it's blood, then you definitely need to call your labour ward, especially after what you said about your placenta.

Good luck, today may be the day you meet your LO

inadreamworld · 24/02/2013 08:53

Definitely call the midwives. And don't let them fob you off - you need to be checked if the blood is bright red as doesn't sound like a show.

amirah85 · 24/02/2013 11:41

well,midwife at the labour ward said it's just a show,its not red anymore,more like brownish(TMI!)and i think has stopped....trying not to get excited now and failing as it could still be a few days....

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AmandaCooper · 24/02/2013 11:48

That's great news it sounds like everything is fine and things are hopefully getting started! I'm glad you went and had it checked out, OP.

SpottyTeacakes · 24/02/2013 11:52

Ooo keep us posted this could be the beginning of a live birth thread

amirah85 · 24/02/2013 12:04

u would get bored spotty,my labours tend to be quite long in the latent stage lol!hopefully n3 will be nice and quick!someone remind me why am i doing this again?

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SpottyTeacakes · 24/02/2013 12:08

Ooo I know the answer to that (still fresh in my mind from thirteen weeks ago). It's because you just can't beat that 'oh my god I just had a baby!' Feeling it's amazing! I hope it's quick for you

flubba · 24/02/2013 12:44

I'll come up with a good answer once my three have stopped yelling for 2 minutes to give me time to think :o

MerryMingeWhingesAgain · 24/02/2013 12:48

Blatantly marking my spot. 40+7 - you won't be waiting much longer for this baby I am sure

amirah85 · 24/02/2013 21:03

Well,contracting now quite frequently(about every 2 min) but very short,less then 30 second.hospital said come in when u want as u know urself....am not that sure lol!

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FurryFox · 24/02/2013 21:15

Oohhh good luck, hope its not too much longer for you .

AmandaCooper · 24/02/2013 22:36

Good luck!

amirah85 · 24/02/2013 22:51

Going back home,only 3 cm,contractions strong but too short...

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AmandaCooper · 24/02/2013 22:57

Bummer! Oh well keep us updated! Hope things kick off properly overnight x

SpottyTeacakes · 24/02/2013 23:33

Ooo good luck! It'll probably all be quick once it really gets going

amirah85 · 25/02/2013 01:44

Well he was born around midnight!almost in the car!

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 25/02/2013 02:01

Wow, bet that was a surprise after being sent home?

Congratulations!

SpottyTeacakes · 25/02/2013 02:06

Oh my goodness!! Congratulations that was quick! Goes to show you were right to go to the hospital the first time...

How lovely I hope you're enjoying your snuggles and 'wow I just had a baby' feeling

flubba · 25/02/2013 05:34

Yay! Congratulations!!

What do hospitals know, eh?! :)

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AmandaCooper · 25/02/2013 06:54

Hooray what lovely news! Turns out they were right the first time - you did know best! Enjoy your new DS x

MerryMingeWhingesAgain · 25/02/2013 14:28

Congratulations

WakeyCakey · 26/02/2013 11:57

Congratulations!!!! Totally overcome by broodiness! Well done you!

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