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Let the prodromal labor begin!!!!  

post #1 of 21
5/3/08 at 10:49am
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Contractions started at 8pm last night, strong enough to make me demand my husband STOP DRIVING so I could concentrate. Got home, blew up my birth ball, had a glass of wine and started noticing they were coming closer. First 20 minutes, then 15, then 10. Went to bed at 10:30 and was awakened several times so I could poop my brains out, pee, or contract. By 4 they were every 10 minutes and waking me out of a sound sleep.

And then they up and left me.

Gosh I love prodromal labor.
post #2 of 21
5/3/08 at 10:52am
Those tricky contractions!!
post #3 of 21
5/3/08 at 10:54am
UGH!

Hoping the real thing comes soon for you - it's time right?
post #4 of 21
5/3/08 at 11:02am
Gah! Let the fun begin, right? Here's to hoping you get to have those precious little ones in your arms soon!!!!!!!
post #5 of 21
5/3/08 at 11:19am
Oh! I hope this prodromal stuff turns into the real thing soon. Just think that your body is getting babies into the perfect position for birth. I hope you get to rest today!

Hugs,
Amy
post #6 of 21
5/3/08 at 12:00pm
Ugh, prodromal labor sucks. Just when you start thinking "this may be it" they say... yeah, just teasing you.... and that is it.
post #7 of 21
5/3/08 at 12:17pm
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Yep, it's time! I was term yesterday.

However, I'd be happy if they make it to 38 weeks. They were just getting ready to leave the 5 pound range on Monday and I've never had one SO small! If I got to 38.5-39 weeks they'll be more like high sevens to low eights.
post #8 of 21
5/3/08 at 12:19pm
so do you want to have them now then???
post #9 of 21
5/3/08 at 12:33pm
I would *almost* rather take that over the absolutely NOTHING I've been feeling over this entire pregnancy. I think getting close to 40 weeks with your first baby is a little like getting lost in a haunted house at night...creeping along, watching for anything, and freaking out every time you sense the slightest movement. That's how I am, anyway...
post #10 of 21
5/3/08 at 12:42pm
Ugh. That intense for that long-- and then nothing! Sounds very, very frustrating.
post #11 of 21
5/3/08 at 12:54pm
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so do you want to have them now then???
Depends on how you mean "want". Do I want them to be off my organs and out of my abdomen. Oh HELL yes! But I want them to be fully done cooking so I'm in this for the long haul. I'm ready when they are.

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I would *almost* rather take that over the absolutely NOTHING I've been feeling over this entire pregnancy. I think getting close to 40 weeks with your first baby is a little like getting lost in a haunted house at night...creeping along, watching for anything, and freaking out every time you sense the slightest movement. That's how I am, anyway...
Oh yeah, I know EXACTLY what you mean! But don't wish pre-labor on yourself. It's a PITA!
post #12 of 21
5/3/08 at 1:06pm
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But don't wish pre-labor on yourself. It's a PITA!
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post #13 of 21
5/3/08 at 4:23pm
OMG, I am doing the same thing. Thursday night and friday morning, I was so like, this is it. It wasn't. So frustrating.
post #14 of 21
5/3/08 at 8:10pm
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OMG, I am doing the same thing. Thursday night and friday morning, I was so like, this is it. It wasn't. So frustrating.
yeah, it sucks BIG TIME!! I felt nothing like this my last pregnancy and now I have been dealing with this since 35 weeks. It has reached such an intensity the last few times that I think it's really starting as I can't imagine it going on like this and not being really productive (ie- a baby in my arms within a few hours!!). Also, I am 40 weeks and 4 days so I feel pretty ready.
post #15 of 21
5/3/08 at 9:07pm
Holy cannoli! I think I'd go nuts if I went through that.
post #16 of 21
5/3/08 at 9:48pm
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Holy cannoli! I think I'd go nuts if I went through that.
Don't worry Sara, it usually waits for your second pregnancy!

I'm feeling really achy tonight but no regular contractions. My freaking back is killing me! I think I got Claire to flip! Ben's been acting pretty strange this evening so perhaps he's about to turn around, too?
post #17 of 21
5/3/08 at 9:58pm
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Don't worry Sara, it usually waits for your second pregnancy!
I'm feeling really achy tonight but no regular contractions. My freaking back is killing me! I think I got Claire to flip! Ben's been acting pretty strange this evening so perhaps he's about to turn around, too?
Thankfully for me it waited until #3!

Sorry you're achy but it's great that Clire might have flipped!! Go Ben!
post #18 of 21
5/4/08 at 10:08am
glad they're waiting a little bit longer! at least till they turn eh?
post #19 of 21
5/4/08 at 10:22am
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I think they TURNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm almost positive both are head down. It can be hard to tell since there are so many body parts but Dave says I've dropped a ton this morning and omg the pressure!
post #20 of 21
5/4/08 at 10:35am
ooh yay thats good!
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