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kaerbear
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Contractions
Posted: 07-26-07 03:32am
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hmm. i've been getting pretty painful
contractions for the past hour or so.
(yay!!) they feel like really bad period
cramps and they hurt all over my back
stomach and thighs. but i can't really
tell when they start and end. it just
hurts all the time. does that mean they
are false? how can you time them if they
don't seem to end? i hope this is the
real thing. it sure hurts anyway. thats
a good sign, right?
are you supposed to walk around or lie
down to figure out if it's real. geez,
i've read so many books but i can't
remember anything now! lol. it's all gone
out the window.
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Magical Logic
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Posted: 07-26-07 04:08am
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i would lay down for a bit to see if you
can get some rest . if they dont go away
then i would get up and walk.
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Jolie_3110
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Posted: 07-26-07 04:16am
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wow Karen you have made me all excited so
this could be it!! Good luck girl I hope
after a rest the contractions are still
coming!!
Cant give you much advice on the timing
thing as I never had to do it but *labour
dust* hun and I'll be thinking of you!
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tinkinpink84
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Posted: 07-26-07 05:12am
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i dunno, my contractions started out
spaced apart, when i was close to pushing
i was in what seemed like constant pain
the contractions were one on top of the
other it really sucked , i hope this is it
for you and you have a very easy labor
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musikmaker
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Posted: 07-26-07 10:32am
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WooT! Hopefully this is it. Whenever I
went into the hospital for my PTL they
said they knew they were real contractions
'cause I said I felt like I was about to
start my period. There was a definite
beginning and ending with me though but
everybody is different.
I am keeping my fingers crossed!
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mamaTT
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Posted: 07-26-07 11:02am
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Lots of labor dust your way!!!
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tinkinpink84
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Posted: 07-26-07 11:03am
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hmm it sbeena long while since she posted
last maybe this is it i sure hope so she
is already overdue now!
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ladylee70
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Posted: 07-26-07 11:45am
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Yeah!! It's time!
I couldn't tell when my contractions
stopped or started either with both
children. With Brian, I went to the
doctors and they sent me to labor and
delivery. I pretty much felt like you have
described. Labor and delivery told me
since I wasn't having consistent
contractions, I needed to walk around for
an hour. I was already 4 cm dilated. I
walked around for an hour and that really
brought on the contractions. In one hour,
I went from a 4 to almost a 6 cm dilated.
Even then, I still had some difficulty
distinguishing when my contractions
stopped and started. It was a little
easier but still was somewhat difficult.
They hooked me up and stated that my
contractions were a little less than 5
minutes apart and very consistent. I was
worried about going to the doctors because
I really didn't want them to tell me it
was false labor. I am so glad I went.
Do you have the pain when you are just
sitting or laying down??
Good luck! I just know that you will have
your baby very soon!!
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mamaTT
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Posted: 07-26-07 12:57pm
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I haven't seen any other posts by her
today, since this one early this morning.
I think we may have a new baby very soon,
if not already!!!!!! Hope all is well
kaerbear!!
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KatieFlower
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Posted: 07-26-07 12:59pm
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Congrats girl! It's sound like your baby
is coming soon! I hope so and good luck to
you!
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Hollyberries
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Posted: 07-26-07 13:22pm
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Good luck to you! I you go into labour
soon! I can't wait to see how you are
doing!
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 07-26-07 13:24pm
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I hope you're already at the hospital!
Good Luck!
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Jolie_3110
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Posted: 07-26-07 14:26pm
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Karen, I am taking it you havent been on
all day means good news!!
I think she had an appointment with
doctor/midwife today so I am pretty sure
if she wasnt in labour then she would have
come on to tell us about that!!
Good luck!! I am hoping things go smoothly
for you and cant wait to see baby!
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kaerbear
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Blah....
Posted: 07-26-07 20:55pm
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well. i'm sorry to disappoint but no baby
yet.  i've
actually been home for while now but i
didn't have the heart to come on here and
tell anyone. i feel like i'm letting
people down and i know how silly that is
but i guess it's hormones and all that. i
feel a bit sad and empty 'cause i really
thought it was going to happen. anyway, i
saw the doctor and he did a membrane sweep
and i'm still having some pain and a lot
of bloody show. but on the bright side,
baby's heartbeat is strong and healthy,
the doctor isn't worried at all and my
blood pressure is fine. also, the weather
has cooled a bit so i was finally able to
have some real good, quality sleep this
afternoon.
**SIGH** lol. no one stays pregnant
forever!!! it only feels like it
sometimes. 
thanks so much everyone for being so kind
and concerned it's really very touching
and it helps me stay positive.
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 07-26-07 21:03pm
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Don't worry, you're not disappointing us.
You're just keeping us all in suspense
waiting to see your little ones beautiful
face. 
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kaerbear
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Posted: 07-26-07 21:16pm
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yeah i just feel a bit dorky, lol. at
least i didn't drag rich out of bed and
make him drive me to the hospital. oh
well, i guess i'm not the first (or last)
woman to have a false alarm. 
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Jolie_3110
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Re: Blah....
Posted: 07-27-07 05:05am
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kaerbear
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Posted: 07-27-07 06:20am
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thanks! the race
is still on! lol.
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Jolie_3110
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Posted: 07-27-07 06:29am
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yeah and now I have changed my mind and
dont want to be in it!!
I have decided that I dont want baby to
come now untill atleast Tuesday evening! I
am worried about having to be in hospital
and missing Aydans birthday!! Whats the
betting it all starts Monday evening 
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mayhi
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Posted: 07-27-07 06:38am
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I HOPE YOU GO SOON KAERBEAR!!!! Havent
been around much as I am busy with my own
bundle of joy!! Cannot wait to see
yours!!!
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