My friend/SIL had her baby yesturday.....

[mountainboo]

She was in for 19 hours and although I've not heard the full story yet apparantly she had to have her waters broken for her and after the baby was born she closed up immediately and couldn't naturally have the after birth and had to then be taken to theatre to have the after birth removed. Sounds like a bloody nightmare poor thing, but what would be the procedure for that because I've never heard of them having to operate to remove the after birth. my MIL said she is very depressed this morning so I hope shes ok.
So, was it the first signs of labour for you Psychick?

[pink-kittens]

Warpig, do not fear!
What the ladies describe here is not a common occurrence
My first labour was just 10.5 hours, form start to finish, with just 2 or 3 stitches
My 2nd was shorter at 4 hours 20 and an extrmely positive experience. I actually enjoyed my 2nd labour :)
You'll be fine