26 Sept 2006

Mmm slowing ticking away!

As per my ticker, only left with 20 days...all the anxious loved ones around me have been asking if I'm having any signs of contractions....even my gynae asked and said that i'm anytime due...however, i have not experienced any tightening of the muscles across my stomach till now. Wonder if this will occur only during "the" day...mmmm sigh...maybe the little one wants to test both the parent's patience and is purposely going to cum out late...its reali nt easy moving around with a big bump....feeling tired today and body aching...hopefulli she will come within these few days!
5 signs of labour according to a website as follows, some experience one / few of these not necessarily all:-
1)Baby "drops." -Few weeks before labor starts baby moves lower and there will be an heaviness in pelvis area hence easier to breathe
2)Frequent Braxton Hicks contractions- These can signal pre-labor, during which the cervix ripens and preparing for true labor. Some ladies experience a crampy, menstrual-like feeling during this time
3) Cervix starts to ripen-In the days and weeks before delivery, Braxton Hicks do the initial work of softening, thinning, and opening cervix a bit
4)Bloody Show-Brown, red, pink vaginal discharge mucus plug appears nearer to the date which can mean that labor might start in the next few days. One word of caution if the blood spots are more than few drops advisable to see gynae immediately
5)Lastly Water Bag Bursts-Regardless of a small leak or a flush of water need to see gynae / admit hosp immediately...

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