Its June!!!!! 20 week scan next month!!! Whos with me?

[Sarahcake]

I'm literally in a state of pure excitement for Kellie right now haha!

 

[time]

Me too sarah I can't believe it!!

For the last 2 hours I've been having what I think are Braxton hicks but they have been so regular.. Pretty much every 10 mins to the minute.. But they don't seem to be getting any more intense or closer in time.. My Braxton hicks have always been really uncomfortable so I don't really know what is normal and what is early labour.. But these are making it hard to breathe and are lasting about a minute.

Anyone know what I should do? Wait it out and see if they get any closer in time?

 

[Sarahcake]

Ooo if they are making things hard for you to breath I would maybe be a little more inclined to think they are more contraction than BHs. The midwife at my ante natal class listed breathlessness as one of the main differences between BHs and contractions.

I'd keep an eye for now hun and see where they take you, won't do any hard either to ring LnD and see what they recon. They are usually very helpful when it comes to these things

 

[Inoue]

I agree with Sarah time . Probably monitor the 'contractions' for an hour or so and then make a phone call to L&D just to let them know.

Crikey!! We cant have two of you go into labour in one night xx

Ps: Sending my love Kellie! X

 

[ttc_lolly]

Wow you too time!? When they start to get a bit closer together I'd ring your delivery suite for advice.

Can't wait to hear from Kellie

 

[Sarahcake]

Just sticking my nose in again before I go bed, checking if there anymore news on both time and Kellie!

Will have a looksie throughout the night on both here and Facebook just in case!

 

[pops23]

Omg!! It's all so exciting! Can't wait for updates, lots of luck and love ladies xxxx

 

[kellie_w]

My little man is here 5 hours 15 minutes after waters breaking. All done on gas and air with only a tiny tear. Born at 11.28pm weighing 8Ib exactly. I have managed to get him to latch which I'm very happy about! Can't believe its all over! X

 

[Sarahcake]

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!! Massive congratulations to you hun! I'm so pleased for you.

8lb is a lovely weight and I'm so pleased to hear that he's latched on well too! So proud of you

Rest up now, much love to you all xxxx

 

[Inoue]

Omg...... Congratulations Kellie!!!!!

Cant believe it happened all so suddenly, me and you were the only ppl not engaged! Lol. 8lbs is a good weight so he was obviously ready to come out. My heart is beating so fast for you, not great at 3am but im so overwhelmed .

Definitely want a pre/post birth story, im interested to know if your waters burst anywhere embarrassing

Xxxxxxx

 

[Scally]

Huge congratulations Kellie!!! U did so well on just gas and air! I bet u feel incredibly proud of yourself! What a good weight, and a quick labour, and yay for the latch- all so different from last time, bet u r on cloud 9!
Rest up as much as u can in there, please keep us updated and would love to hear a birth story when u get chance!
Enjoy your gorgeous son, Luke will love meeting him tomorrow.

And time- how's u? Have they developed a pattern? Could be two ladies in one night! How exciting!
X

 

[Inoue]

Time, how are you getting on? Did the 'contractions' get any closer in time? X

Happy 38 weeks Sarah!! Xx

 

[time]

Oh wow Kellie can't believe how quickly it all happened!!! Bet you were amazing can't wait to see the little man!! Get plenty of rest xxx

Unfortunately ladies after 3 hours of horrible contractions 10 mins apart it all stopped.. I got in the bath to ease the discomfort and then nothing!! Had a pretty uncomfortable night with pains every time I changed sides but nothing else since! Very frustrating but hoping it won't be too much longer until the real thing!!

 

[ttc_lolly]

Awww Kellie, such amazing news a massive well done to you! So glad to hear it all went well and so positively after what happened at Luke's birth too. You must be so proud of yourself! We all are very proud of you! can't wait to hear the full story and see pics. Enjoy your gorgeous wee man xx

 

[kellie_w]

Morning girls, thanks for all your messages! Time, don't be disheartened, look at me with contractions the day before... Today could be your day!

So, my birth story.... We decided to get a madras ordered to be delivered, whilst we were waiting, I started getting back ache. Just before it arrived, we were dishing up Luke's tea when I felt a wet feeling, on wiping I had clear, smell free water. It was only tricking slowly. The takeaway guy knocked on our door at 6.15pm and as he did I just had a huge gush of water soak me! It was so weird as I never had that last time! We were told to go in to be checked, I had a quick shower where I lost loads more water! The traffic was awful to get across colchester, we got there, shown to a room and just waited.... And waited... The contractions had just started by then, all in my back.Met a midwife finally, wee tested, baby heartbeat checked, 145 so all fine and baby not back to back!. Another midwife then came in to do the internal, was very uncomfortable and lost more water! 4cm dilated so was admitted. Was given gas and air which I started to use at around 2 minutes apart. The contractions started to get a lot worse around 10.30pm, just after my named midwife took over, coming around every 30 seconds. I tried being upright and kneeling but found laying on my side best. I went a bit crazy just gone 11pm, I said I couldn't do anymore and needed to push. Was offered different pain relief but on examination I was already fully dilated and crowning. The feeling was just mad, I was so scared I would poo cos of the pressure but a few pushes and he was out! I had the injection and after 5 minutes delivered the placenta. So baby Oliver arrived, just on gas and air, perfectly healthy with dark hair, blue eyes and chubby cheeks! I had no stitches, I just got a graze on my labia which stings like hell when I wee!!!

I'm finding breast feeding hard, latching is getting more difficult but I'm not giving up!

Thank you all for everything, for being amazing friends over the last 9 months. I can't wait to meet all your babies xxx

 

[Scally]

Oh Kellie thats fantastic, well done u! What a totally different experience to the birth with Luke!
When were you discharged? Amazing that u were discharged in the middle of the night!
I am sure the latch will get better with time.
I am so proud of you, and so happy that he wasnt back to back and that it was a quickish labour!
x

 

[pops23]

Kellie am absolutely thrilled for you! The first baby is here!!

Wonderful birth story, so glad it went well for you, you did so well on just has and air, that's what in hoping for! God I hope I go into labour naturally..

He sounds perfect and beautiful, can't wait for pictures, adorable Oliver, bet Luke is going to adore him

Look after yourself, good luck with the BFing, I'm sure it will get easier

Xxxxxx

 

[Sarahcake]

Thank you for taking the time to write out a birth story for us! Sounds like you had a much much better experience than the last time which is awesome

Really am over the moon for you, You ladies have all played such a special part in my pregnancy - means the world to me to see your babies arrive safely and happily Next up Ally!!

Looking at the picture you have put on Facebook, wooow doesn't he look like your hubby and Luke! The resemblance is really striking!

Keep persevering with the breastfeeding, you can do it. Its supposed to be hard at first but it does get easier, you can get through it!

 

[kellie_w]

I had the option of being admitted to have help with breastfeeding, but decided against it. We had to wait until 4am for the paperwork to be completed, had absolutely no sleep yet but don't feel any need! Honestly ally, I cannot fault colchester this time, th whole experience was fantastic! 3 days for you! Xxx

 

[Inoue]

What a fantastic read Kellie, was very textbook with pre-labour so lucky you! . O/T... Did you manage to eat your take away?

Cant believe the first baby is here.... Ally, your up next! Then there will be 5

Time, sorry to hear they died down, but definitely watch out for further stuff over the next 24h.

Xxx