Can anyone remember the first stages of labour?

[ladybug]

I just can't remember. Could the baby move and kick? Was your tummy constantly solid, or on and off? What is the difference between braxton and the real mcCoy?
Am a little worried by these kicks and solid tummy!!!

Reckon I'm just bein silly, and need reassurance. I'd finished work at this stage last time.

I've still got two weeks to go, and have a mountain of marking which just keeps getting higher. God knows how I'm gonna pull this one off.

[carla]

i don't realy remember if finley was kicking when i was in labour

at least if you do go in the labour you wont have to do the marking

[ladybug]

Would you believe I'd have to do it after I'd recovered??? Well, most of it. I have exam marking to do - it would disappear at least. But the rest of it would remain!!! Crappy job...

[bethtanner]

Eeekkk this is exciting!! If it happens it happens and the marking will be the last thing you care about and your colleges will understand.
As for the contractions i cant help you as i never had 'proper' contractions with ethier labour, or even hicks, tonight might be the night LOL!!! Take things easy, beth xxxx

[rachaelmae]

ok from what i can remember....

Braxton hicks should be inconsistant and ease off if you lay down or change postition.

once my waters broke belly was hard and baby didnt move.

contractions should generally get stronger and more regular.

if contractions start head should be engaged so you should be walking like you have a melon between legs.

my belly was hard for last 2 weeks with JM but no pains, it was only once waters broke pain was intense.... i was also 3cm dilated for about a week.

memory is a bit hazy....
if in doubt ask midwife tommorrow?
xxxx

[dymp]

I was induced, remember i'd awful back ache.
Have u back ache? sign of a boy!
Call in sick if you not 100%
Do marking at home if you can.
I went off sick before my maternity leave started.
They should be able to get a sub? don't even worry about that!
big hugs! D

[rachaelmae]

if you last till tommorrow....xxx

[Ellie H]

I had braxton hicks from around 20 weeks and by the time I was about 36 weeks they were really strong and frequent. I do remember being able to tell the difference as soon as my real contractions started, but couldn't tell you how exactly they felt different. I just knew IYKWIM!

If you're worried maybe have a chat with the midwife in the morning.

Stay chilled Mrs Bugalicious!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[bethtanner]

funny, just checked who was online and EVERYONE was checking this out!! Everyone desperate for little bug baby pictures, beth xxxx

[carla]

Originally Posted by ladybug

Would you believe I'd have to do it after I'd recovered??? Well, most of it. I have exam marking to do - it would disappear at least. But the rest of it would remain!!! Crappy job...

oh that's crap i would get marking now just in case lol