Waters have broken.. now what.... advice needed rant included for free

[Hellodoris]

Well last night at 2am my waters broke... ended up going into hospital to be checked and swamped the poor midwife and the assessment room floor. Got sent home at around 4 and was having good strong contractions that lasted 1min every 5-6 mins.. about 2 hours ago they stopped.... completely... ended up going to bed because I physically couldn't stay awake anymore...

Got up about 10 mis ago and had one contraction lasting 35secs so far.... just need some good advice on how to get this going again because other wise I have to be induced on Wednesday morning....

We went for a 2 mile walk this morning about 8ish which I know helped, not been back out since because of the rain. I've spent 30mins walking up and down the stairs... i've drank raspberry leaf tea and cleaned the floors of my flat.. i'm all outta ideas and beginning to get very emotional about it....

I'm also royally pissed off with his nibs for informing all and sundry this morning about what has happened... now we get calls and texts keep asking whats happening and he keeps telling me to call my mum. I don't want to call my mum I dont want to speak to anyone...I want to be left alone to get on with it and not have the pressure... but he's asleep now so that's ok...

Sorry for this mini rant but it's better I do it here and not take it out on OH, he is trying his very hardest with me...

 

[loramac]

Blah how rubbish....you think your waters go and then its all systems go eh??Poor you Dont really know what to say but feeling ressly sorry for you!!Get the phones switched off and tell OH to phone your mum and tell her whats happening - sure shell understand you cant be bothered with anyone!!Did you phone and ask the midwife what you should do now??Hope it speeds up for you and this is just a blip...atleast you know buba is gonna be with you soon!!xx

 

[cdj1]

Hi, maybe you don't feel like it now but have you thought about waking him up and DTD? Do you have a swiss ball as well or try bouncing on the sofa lol...that'll do the trick!

And tell his nibs to ask you next time before he starts getting excited!!! x

 

[emmi26]

aw hun yr entitled to rant !! i wouldnt be impressed if people were ringing me when im concentrating on having my baby !! dont get upset sweetie baby will arrive the walk was a great idea if you get chance go on another one but try and relax as well my mw swears stressing stops labour so keep calm !! x x good luck x

 

[ttc_lolly]

Don't DTD if ur waters have gone, ur not supposed too!! Something about infection!!!

Have u got a bouncy ball to get rocking on? x

 

[cdj1]

Don't DTD if ur waters have gone, ur not supposed too!! Something about infection!!!

Oops sorry i didnt know! I'll remember that when its my turn! x

 

[Hellodoris]

Thank you all ladies.. just sat here trying not to cry.. stupid emotions...just sent my mum a text from OH phone telling her that I am asleep that'll keep her quiet for a bit...

Might try another walk when his lordship wakes up.. to be honest I'm enjoying the peace and quiet, bless him I love him dearly he is just driving me insane....

Gonna have a luke warm bath as I feel disgusting (seriously how much liquid is there in there!!)...

I think I should eat something too.... only had toast today as thought it would all be fairly quick... bah...

 

[ttc_lolly]

Don't DTD if ur waters have gone, ur not supposed too!! Something about infection!!!

Oops sorry i didnt know! I'll remember that when its my turn! x

Hehehe!! I'm pretty sure that's right, I read and was told that once the waters have gone there's nothing ''protecting'' baby so DTD is off the list!!!

Awww u poor thing... yeh have a nice hot bath and see if that helps. Maybe walking some more will help too, but I duno how u did 2miles already... kudos to you!!! And yes, defo eat something to keep your energy up How far gone r u btw? x

 

[Hellodoris]

Don't DTD if ur waters have gone, ur not supposed too!! Something about infection!!!

Oops sorry i didnt know! I'll remember that when its my turn! x

Hehehe!! I'm pretty sure that's right, I read and was told that once the waters have gone there's nothing ''protecting'' baby so DTD is off the list!!!

Awww u poor thing... yeh have a nice hot bath and see if that helps. Maybe walking some more will help too, but I duno how u did 2miles already... kudos to you!!! How far gone r u btw? x

He he he if OH thinks he's getting anywhere near me he is sadly mistaken...

I'm 39+6 and due tomorrow... I think LO really wants to be punctual...

 

[Mrs Liamxxs]

you could try some castor oil hunni, that is supposed to speed things up, or try eating a fresh pineapple, my midwife says that helps once the waters have gone. Whatever it is you choose to try i hope it works for you hunni and that your not waiting too much longer to meet your LO, good luck and got everything crossed for you xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

Hehehe yes a very punctual LO!! Well I have my fingers & toes crossed for u hun that bubs doesn't keep u waiting much longer!! Hopefully u will have your birth story on here very soon! x

 

[Hellodoris]

Thank you.. had a quick cry and now feel a lot better.. sat here rocking on the sofa going out to the shops in a bit to buy pineapple.. it's my least favourite fruit in the world so things must be bad if I'm willing to try. hopefully we can make it into a smoothie....

 

[BLONDIE35]

How about bouncing up and down on a birthing ball? Maybe this might help! Good luck.

 

[chocolate]

I agree -def. give the birthing ball a go.

I had irregular contractions for days before DS finally arrived on his Due Date - it can be really frustrating!

Try the birthing ball, put on the radio and have a good dance around too

 

[misscream]

You will have to eat about 8 whole pineapples in order for them to do anything Also DO NOT drink castor oil, its really bad for you and LO, oh and RLT will not start labour, it tones your uterus over a period of weeks to make your contractions more efficient I think I would just rock around on my birthing ball and hope for the best Good luck !

 

[Hellodoris]

Now see here's the deal... we do have a birthing ball... it's not inflated.. OH said he would get the attachment to do it.... he hasn't yet... so I can currenlty bounce on the edge of my sofa (but now I have a sore bottom). Gah.. next time be prepared....

 

[Soos]

take a breast pump and stimulate ur nipples. please NO castor oil, its extremely dangerous!

 

[jollygood000]

Nipple stimulation really works!!!!! good luck x

 

[sophxx]

dont dri k castor oil its not good for the baby can bring on your contractions so quick that the baby gets distressed! pineapple only works if you eat 8 or so a day as it makes you go to the loo

 

[lexi88]

Try nipple stimulation huni .....