Of course it would be early morning, lol.
I was sitting in bed and thought I felt something warm trickle...stood up and it was a pretty steady leak down my l leg....it was a pretty decent amount so I kicked H out of the shower and went in the bathroom so I wouldn't ruin any carpets (yay! My bed survived!) Although it stopped for a moment and just as I was starting to think it was just pee (I swear it smelled like pee) there was another small gush. I've decided to sit on the bed (with a towel of course) and stand up in a few to see if it happens again, but I'm pretty confident that there's no way I could pee that much, lol.
So...question...
Can I still labor at home?
Yep, that was definitely my water...apparently my daughter likes to do things the correct way....water broke, rest of MP came out along with the nasty bloody show everyone talks about and then the contractions started. Sitting on my bed while H gets our things together (he is freakkkkkkkkking out, btw) timing my contractions (which are not very fun at all).
Well...wish me luck ladies! Aiming for a NB but most importantly, a happy, healthy little girl
See ya on the flip side
Re: Pretty sure my water just broke....Update!!!
Yay! Exciting.
And yes, you can still labor at home (so long as the fluid is clear and you are GBS negative). I would call your care provider and let them know. Mine has no problem with moms laboring at home, though if contractions don't start within a certain number of hours (I cannot remember what she told me! 12 maybe?) then she'd like you to come in.
Oh my gosh! This sounds like it's it for you!
So, according to my OBs (but I'm sure it's different everywhere) they would like me to either come into the office (if it's during normal business hours) or head to the hospital as soon as my water breaks just to check things out and then I can return home for a while longer to labor. Are you GBS+? If so, you'll probably have to head it right away for a dose of antibiotics and then I guess you could go back home and come back for your next dose 4 hours later. Most hospitals will admit you as long as your water has broken so if you want to go in then by all means head there now.
GOOD LUCK!!! Keep us updated!
Micah Leonard
How exciting!
My doctor said if my water breaks, we need to prepare to leave for the hospital, but that it's fine to take a nice shower, finish packing and eat something. That on top of a 45 minute drive to the hospital (which she is aware of).
So, if it were me, you have a little time. But if you get to the hospital and things aren't moving fast enough they may try and help you along (I think there is a 24 hour window after water breaking that they like to have baby out).
GL mama!!
Emerson Kate born 4/6/12, 5 lbs. 13 oz. 18 3/4 inches.
Happily expecting Baby Mac #2 around 4/13/14
Oh, I really hope this is it and not a case of unknowingly pissing myself. That would be really,really fun to explain to H's work
med-free birth x2, breastfeeding, baby wearing SAHM
My BFP Chart
med-free birth x2, breastfeeding, baby wearing SAHM
My BFP Chart
How exciting! Good luck with everything!
I'm especially excited to see a 38 weeker going into labor on her own, gives me hope for myself!