My Water Broke

[Flower of Bliss]

My water broke! It broke about 2.5-3 hours ago. It's just been a slow trickle, so it took me about an hour to really believe that's what happened. We were out running errands (at BRU of all places buying DD#1 a new car seat). Labor definitely hasn't started (I've had pre-labor for weeks, but I'm not having any more or harder contractions now than I was having a few days ago).

Things are calm here, and I'm happy and excited. I've eaten, I'm staying hydrated, and I've spoken with my midwife and forewarned our support team. Now I need to try to rest... We'll see how that goes.

I'll update when I have more to say.

[mama*pisces]

: Wishing you a smooth, easy labor!!

[tankgirl136]

That is one way to know for sure your little one is coming

All the best to you!!

[slimkins]

hope everything moves along just perfectly. Good luck, mama!!

[babykaoss]

excited for you!

[crazycandigirl]

Happy labor and birthing vibes your way! You will be holding sweet little Lyra in your arms before you know it.

[Abraisme]

Yah, how exciting! Remember, labor might not start for a while and that's OK! My best friend had her water break and didn't deliver her baby for 5 days. There's no need to actually deliver unless you get a fever. Many doctors and midwives rush to get a baby out when it's really not necessary. Good luck and good vibes!!! :::

[Koalamom]

That is so exciting!! I had my water break and I had some contractions with it, but not serious labor for several hours. I totally think sleep is a good idea. I didn't get any because I was so excited.

[Flower of Bliss]

Well, I just finished quick vaccuuming the downstairs Contractions are picking up a bit, but nothing to write home about yet. Looking forward to holding my little one soon.

Now, to actually lie down and rest.

[ShwarmaQueen]

GL!! How exciting!!! :

[Mamatoabunch]

I pray you have a blessed labor and delivery!

[First-Time-Mommy]

YAY! : Come on out and meet the World!

[GradysMom]

:::

[Michigan Mama]

I pray everything goes smoothly and you are soon smootching on your new little girl!!!

[Jilian]

How exciting, you will be holding your little one soon! I hope you have a beautiful birth.

[Spring Sun]

Sending you good birthing vibes! Keep us updated if you can and let us know how it is going!!

[Flower of Bliss]

Not really going yet. I've had some very real contractions, but not regular ones at all. All is calm here. We're all ready. DD is taking a very weird late late nap, which I think is likely very good. I'm restless, not at all interested in lying down.

My mom decided to get on the road and come. I think I'm glad that she'll be here. She lives about 5-6 hours away and we didn't expect her to have any chance of making the birth. She missed DD#1's birth by about 1-2 hours and she got on the road as soon as I told her I thought this might be it. DD#1 will be very glad to have her here I'm sure.

And here's DD waking up.

[Mamatoabunch]

That was how two of mine were then things kicked in quick after a good long bit and was fast from there

[Koalamom]

Originally Posted by Mamatoabunch

That was how two of mine were then things kicked in quick after a good long bit and was fast from there

That is just how it was with this baby. I thought it went well because the dilating was so "easy" (as easy as labor can get.)

[momoftworedheads]

wishing you a lovely, gentle birth!!!! Congrats