Is it or isnt it?

[Psychick]

I mentioned in thread below that during the night I was getting mild pains. I was only noticing them after I had been down to the toilet and they were wearing off pretty quick and not coming back til I got up and went back to bed again. Ive not had nothing else since. Just got up from a little nap and believe I have just had a show.

I know the shows can happen for a week or so before labour actually begins but with the light pains as well, is it or isnt it?

As I never had any when I had my daughter, I just wondered what are your experiences of having shows?

[natalie_1982]

I have a cyber plate of brie, pate, soft boiled eggs and a vodka and coke at the ready :-)

[daffy654]

I think Psychick is probably sitting cuddling baby Psychick right now or is sleeping.lol. I hope the birth all went smoothly if it has happened already and that she didn't have complications that meant she couldn't have the home birth she wanted.xxx

[redcrx]

i think youre right. psy is too busy to realise we are all sat here waiting for news lol

Im glad when i pop 4getmenot will get on here and make the announcement for me.

[natalie_1982]

Does beta still work to pm personal emails for when I pop?

[redcrx]

natalie, not sure if it works, but if you want to email me on [email protected] and swap mobile numbers or something then you are more than welcome to

[natalie_1982]

Thanks red, I will do that. My email has my full name so I don't really want to post it LOL

[maximo]

You mean 1982 isn't your last name?? Dammit...My stalking days are over....;O)

[redcrx]

nat, ive replied with my real email. I rarely look at recrx one unless im expecting a mail

come on psy, we are having to talk amongst ourselves now to take our mind off things :)

[Ice.Maiden]

This is just to wish you all the best Psy - whatever's happening at the moment. xxxx

[daffidazey]

I got all excited then! I saw all the replies since this morning and thought we had some news! I hope everything has gone according to plan, Psychick, Big hugs to the little one if she has arrived. Daffi x

[originalang]

Just got in from work, wondering about the news. Hope everything has gone well for you Psychick and that you are relaxing by now with Baby Psychick. Will stay logged on in kitchen while I cook tea in case theres news, its so exciting!

[daffy654]

Still no news,she must have had the baby by now otherwise she would have been on to tell us that it had all stopped. I can't stand the suspense much longer.lol.
I hope you are ok Psychick! xxx

[seekeerz]

I gather no news as yet - well, fingers still crossed, then - gee it's rather hard to type this way. Best wishes, psychick and little chick

[natalie_1982]

Obviously baby-Psy is wanting to make an entrance we will all remember..... she just wants to be fashionably late :-)

[Psychick]

Oh bless you all!

Im sorry I didnt get back sooner but things went nuts Monday night!

When the midwife came out, I was 2 cm dialated but already not doing well with just the TENS machine but wasnt allowed anything else til 4cm. Tried a bath but it was even worse without the tens at all. The midwife did a sweep but after a couple of hours I was still only 2-3 cms but getting very bad contractions every minute. She let me go on the gas and air and although it was having the desired effect, it wasnt doing enough. The midwife asked if I wanted to go in to hospital so I could have some pethidine, who was I to argue? I definately agreed to that! But because I wasnt in established labour (4cm) they wouldnt take me by ambulance so my boyfriend had to take me by car after the midwife fought the gas and air back off me. The journey was hell as its a 40 minute drive but soon after I got there I got my pethidine which soon kicked in. I got to the hospital about 10pm and was straight back on the gas and air along with the tens machine and a shot of pethidine. Although contractions were still only a minute apart and painful I was resting well for those seconds in between. The midwife was getting ready to examine me when I started pushing whether I was allowed to or not! When the midwife looked, babys head was already crowning! 10 minutes later and a few more pushes, I gave birth to healthy 7lb 13oz girl!

[Psychick]

Not bad for a two week early baby eh? She measured 49cm and was a lovely colour and size. I asked the midwife how they worked out how long established labour was for and she said from when the head popped out! I never did get past 3cm til then lol I asked how many pushes and the midwife said 5 or 6 lol It took me longer to deliver the placenta (took nearly an hour and lots of pushing!)
We arrived home yesterday lunchtime but tiredness hit us all hence me not getting on sooner. But your messages have all been very touching and Im sorry for keeping you all waiting lol
I will post a link with a pic soon :)

[seekeerz]

Oh Congratulations to both you and little chick what wonderful news - now I'll go back and read your post properly

[warpig3]

Awwww, thats brilliant psychick, been waiting for news. Congratulations to you, mrpsychick and your brand new baby daughter! What does your older daughter make of it all. So glad everything worked out (even if you did have to go to hospital).

Take godd care and keep us posted when you can, am absolutely delighted for you.

All my love to you all
warpig xxx

P.S. we didn't have money riding on that bet did we:-oP

[seekeerz]

Wow, can't believe I'm the first one to read all about it !!!

Also can't believe you're home already !!! But that's just fantastic, now I can go eat my dinner, Just thought I'd do a quick check before

[warpig3]

Ahh, forgot to ask, have you decided on a name yet? I am really giddy now, that has really made my day!

x