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    am i in labour or not?

    been having braxton hicks since 3am in the morning...
    i started to time my contractions at 7pm... and they were 5 to 10 minutes apart.
    then started to write down the time again at 9pm and they are 3 to 6 minutes apart.
    i can still feel my baby is moving and no blood show or whatever they call it...
    don't want to go to the hospital yet because it might be a false labour.
    i can't sleep so i decided to get online and see what i can find browsing about labour.
    and now writing it here in the forum just to have something to do and hoping it will divert the pain.


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    Hi amiga. If you have contractions that are regularly 5 mins apart or less and these are getting gradually stronger, it is likely that you are in labour, especially if the pain is eminating from your lower back and pubic area and this pain is not relieved by walking about. In the first instanxce I would call the Maternity Assessment Uinit at your local; hospital and consult with them. I suspect that unless you are at the 4-5 contractions per minute you will not be admitted onto a delvery suite unless its different in your area.

    If your waters break at anytimne, you should always make your way to the hosptal. All the best and God bless you all.
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    best wishes for a safe delivery, look forward to seeing the piccies in due course.

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    well then, is the latest forum baby going to arrive today?

    if so they will share their birthday with the following

    14 - Apr - 1977 Sarah Michelle Gellar
    14 - Apr - 1961 Robert Carlyle
    14 - Apr - 1960 Brad Garrett
    14 - Apr - 1945 Ritchie Blackmore
    14 - Apr - 1941 Julie Christie
    14 - Apr - 1941 Pete Rose
    14 - Apr - 1935 Loretta Lynn
    14 - Apr - 1925 Rod Steiger
    14 - Apr - 1904 John Gielgud

    perhaps they will be an entertainer!!
    Live your life for a reason and don't worry be happy

    if you don't know where you are going then any road will do!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by scott&ligaya View Post
    well then, is the latest forum baby going to arrive today?

    if so they will share their birthday with the following

    14 - Apr - 1977 Sarah Michelle Gellar
    14 - Apr - 1961 Robert Carlyle
    14 - Apr - 1960 Brad Garrett
    14 - Apr - 1945 Ritchie Blackmore
    14 - Apr - 1941 Julie Christie
    14 - Apr - 1941 Pete Rose
    14 - Apr - 1935 Loretta Lynn
    14 - Apr - 1925 Rod Steiger
    14 - Apr - 1904 John Gielgud

    perhaps they will be an entertainer!!
    Wow, that can't be bad.

    Hope all goes well for you with the birth.

    Iain.


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    Oh dear I hate it when that happens but I suggest you phone your midwife just to be sure. When all the contractions becomes unbearable...you will know when its time. If water breaks just go straight to the hospital. Good luck and keep us posted!


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    Signs of Labour

    1.Regular contractions- You may have been feeling contractions ( braxton hicks contractions, when your abdomen gets tight and then realxes) throughout the pregnancy. Lately you will have become more aware of them. When they start to come regularly, last more than 30 seconds and begin to feel stronger, labour may have started. Gradually they will become longer, stronger and more frequent.

    2. Other signs ( You may or may not have the following signs)

    a. Backache
    b. Show - either before labour starts or early in labour.
    c. The waters breaking
    d. Nausea or vomiting
    e. diarrhoea


    Phone your midwife chryss as soon as possible.
    Goodluck and praying for you
    LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ann07 View Post
    Signs of Labour

    1.Regular contractions- You may have been feeling contractions ( braxton hicks contractions, when your abdomen gets tight and then realxes) throughout the pregnancy. Lately you will have become more aware of them. When they start to come regularly, last more than 30 seconds and begin to feel stronger, labour may have started. Gradually they will become longer, stronger and more frequent.

    2. Other signs ( You may or may not have the following signs)

    a. Backache
    b. Show - either before labour starts or early in labour.
    c. The waters breaking
    d. Nausea or vomiting
    e. diarrhoea


    Phone your midwife chryss as soon as possible.
    Goodluck and praying for you
    hhhmmm thats very informative.


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    Yes they are right, phone your midwife or maternity suite when you are experiencing the signs enumerated above... It doesn't matter whether you are having practice contractions or not, best to notify them as they will check your BP, Baby's heartbeat etc... (I had 2 series of false alarms: On my 7th month (stayed in the maternity unit ward overnight & 2 weeks after, went in again)...

    Best wishes to you! Relax ka lang po. Drink plenty of fluids, nakakatulong!


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    Quote Originally Posted by adam&chryss View Post
    been having braxton hicks since 3am in the morning...
    i started to time my contractions at 7pm... and they were 5 to 10 minutes apart.
    then started to write down the time again at 9pm and they are 3 to 6 minutes apart.
    i can still feel my baby is moving and no blood show or whatever they call it...
    don't want to go to the hospital yet because it might be a false labour.
    i can't sleep so i decided to get online and see what i can find browsing about labour.
    and now writing it here in the forum just to have something to do and hoping it will divert the pain.
    I heard that if you can't do smiling anymore, then the baby is coming
    If you're screaming, then the baby is almost there

    http://pregnancy.about.com/od/laborb...gnsoflabor.htm


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    Yep it turned out to be contractions, 3 per 10 mins. Increased to 4 later.
    Little fella weighed 9lb 2oz and had to pulled out using forceps
    Hopefully I can collect them from the hospital tommorow as Chryss was very tired and needed to rest and have checks tonight.
    Thanks to all the wellwishers and i`m sure Chryss`ll tell you all the gory details and upload some pics.
    By the way, to all the fellas out there, I slipped the nurse a tenner to put an extra stitch in.....


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    Congratulations to you both!


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    Congratulations, another little cutie. Look forward to seeing the pics...
    JOHN and VANESSA


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    congratulations


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    Congratulation Chryss and Adam,another member of Fil-Uk forum...palakas ka !!


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    congrats


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    an extra stitch? for? hmmmmmmm......


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    Congratulations!!!
    Louella & Iain.


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    CONGRATULATIONS!


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    Congratulations Adam&Chryss another lil pinuk

    It's my turn soon i just hope it's not too painfull


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    Congratulations
    It's good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it's good to check up once in a while to make sure you haven't lost the things that money can't buy.


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    Quote Originally Posted by adam&chryss View Post
    Yep it turned out to be contractions, 3 per 10 mins. Increased to 4 later.
    Little fella weighed 9lb 2oz and had to pulled out using forceps
    Hopefully I can collect them from the hospital tommorow as Chryss was very tired and needed to rest and have checks tonight.
    Thanks to all the wellwishers and i`m sure Chryss`ll tell you all the gory details and upload some pics.
    By the way, to all the fellas out there, I slipped the nurse a tenner to put an extra stitch in.....
    WOW, Another cutee baby

    Congratulations Adam and Chryss
    Glad mum and baby are both ok

    I can imagine it big baby...well done you Chryss
    LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL


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    Congratulations!!

    Hope Chryss will recover fast. And baby is doing well...
    The daddy will soon change the nappy (goodluck mate!).


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    Congratulations Adam & Chryss


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    Congratulations Adam and Chryss..


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    Fantastic news! Congrats to you both. Funny, I looked at this thread several times and never noticed until now, that you have a new baby! Congrats again.
    Be responsible with little so that you can be trusted with much!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    Funny, I looked at this thread several times and never noticed until now, that you have a new baby! Congrats again.
    Same here,i just found out when some one comment on her friendster
    I thought what makes the thread goin'...............


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    congratulations to you both for a healthy baby girl!

    i think the population in the forum is increasing with all these cutie babies coming,
    with a heart full of love, you will express your highest potential while also fulfilling your soul's deepest purpose:
    TO LOVE AND BE LOVED!


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    Thanks everyone!!!

    Just got back yesterday afternoon from the hospital..
    needed to stay another night for a blood transfusion. I lost lots of blood, but i'm doing well now. As for our baby Isaac Yohan he is very healthy.
    It was really a traumatic experience but it's all worth it. Did try my best and gave all my strength and powers... but still Isaac didn't manage to come out so at the last minute had a forcep delivery. He had small bruises in his face and his head wasn't in proper shape... glad now his head is back to normal and bruises are fading away.

    I still feel weak and my stitches are starting to ache...

    Just want to thank everyone for all your warm wishes, congratulations and supports

    chryss
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    Congratulations again Adam and Chryss..ur lil angel is so adorable and lovely..


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