Originally Posted by sb22

Hey ladies,

Got the night to myself now. I'm in a ward where i have a single room, whereas the other ladies here share large rooms with their LOs.

OH brought his mum and Dad thru, his mum was in tears but she seems optimistic. Everyone does. Maybe i'm just so scared.

Me and my cousin went to see her. She was crying, silently, her eyes closed, it was so disturbing. I just wanted to help her. I just want to reassure her.

I'm in my room just now online with my mobile, trying to chill. OH is away home for some sleep. I can't say he hasnt been a rock for me in the last 24 hours.

I can't also say it was 100% the stress that caused it though. Upon hindsight i should have known something was up. The 'thrush' swelling that just wouldn't shift, the difficulty walking in the last two weeks, the sickness that started on monday before all the drama happened, my temp at night, and the total discomfort.

Can't believe i was only pregnant for 6 months. I am pretty lonely without my bump and her kicks. She looks exactly like the 4D scan. Her fingers are just a centimetre or so long. So scary.

By the way, if you get the option of an epidural, take it. What a saver, if it works right. And if you think somethings not right, don't ever brush it aside. Act on it no matter HOW little. No one believed it was contractions last night until i screamed the place down and the cursing started.

In answer to another question- i had sweet F.A ready for hospital. But really, without LO beside me, i don't need an awful lot. Just clothes and maternity towels. OH had to go out and buy a cheap tracksuit and bits this morning for me. I've got clothes for her here as gifts but they're no good to her just now.

Can't believe the day started with counselling, had a wander to the shops, felt stronger for the first time in days.sat reading a book about what to expect in week 28... Well it never told me that...

All i can say is i i'm glad i shaved my legs yesterday.