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Hiya Its me!
hello mums and mums to be. well im due on saturday christmas day, im in what they call lathem labour which is early stages, very slow and can stop and start, its where im having regular contractions bit my cervix is not dilating, i had my show last week so u can imagine i am very fed up and tired of going hosp just to be sent home again with painkillers. im managing on codiene and paracetamol although last night i had to go in and had gas and air then they wanted me to stay in overnight because i was in pain and they said my cervix still wasnt dilating, i got very emotional and bawled my eyes out lol. but i asked them to please let me home as i would get more sleep there and they did. but today im very close to tears again im just so fed up of constant pains and no baby. and been told it can go on for a few days as my cervix is still very high, any tips mums would be great. but there is light at the end of the tunnel, im booked for induction day on the 29th. im at a point where i feel no one understands me and would like some advice, anyway how are u all getting along? glad i came on for a moan lol i had to or i would of cracked. 
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good luck
I've had uncomfortable and emotional days with both my youngest daughters and within 48hrs my waters broke and they were on their way! Try doing something to take your mind off it all, I cleaned the house top to bottom, ironed the baby clothes and sorted out the Christmas card list (it was September) read lots of books cover to cover and fitted the car seat and put the new double pram in the boot of the car (hubby was not impressed when he picked up a sleeping 2 yr old and had no idea how to unfold or fold the phil and ted buggy). I also panicked my husband because I packed my hospital bags weeks in advance and then kept repacking it every other day to check I had everything I needed.
It sounds silly now because I knew I should be trying to rest but I found I could not keep still, and when I had the energy I had to do something - anything active! My waters broke both times whilst I was on my knees, changing a nappy and cleaning under my daughters beds. Other times I was so tired I went for long baths and naps and did as little as possible.
Hope it all goes well for you!
Just try and enjoy your last remaining days that you have to yourself. I had a small show about a week overdue with Jack (4th baby) and I still had to be induced 2 weeks overdue. At least you are having slight pains, could they be braxton hicks? These do become very strong towards the end, and since it's your first, you don't know what real labour feels like. When it does start, try not to panic, as that will make your pains feel worse.
That's easy for me to say - I paniced first time, and I thought I could never go through it again, until she was born, then it was such an amazing feeling!
Good luck, and let us know how you get on.
Audrey xxxx
I wish you and your little one a Merry Christmas and Happy New yr.
Sarah,hope evreything getting better for you hun
my cervix wouldn't dilate,ended up c-sec,but that was due to scarring on cervix. I hope labour progresses for you and you manage a natural birth asap by the sounds of your discomfort.
Try and keep your chin up,you'll have the best christmas present ever very soon x x