September baby became July baby (waters went 33 +5 weeks)

A few days ago I posted about my waters breaking at 33 weeks... so here the rest of the story.

My waters broke on Wednesday morning but didn't really it was what it was. I decided to call triage just in case. In the evening, when I finally got examined, the doctor confirmed my waters went and I was 1cm dilated.

They started me on steroids to keep baby's lungs healthy. I stayed at the hospital and was almost ready to be sent home on Friday but it was when I started cramping and bleeding (around 4pm). It was actually contractions. Doctors were all busy and only came to see me at 7pm and confirmed it was contractions (at that point I knew!!!) And that I was at 8cm.

Gas and air was the only pain relief I had because when I asked about epidural, no anaesthetist was available.

We welcomed Louis at 00.56 on Saturday. He is 6 weeks early and he is kept in the nicu at the moment but he is getting stronger and smarter everyday day. He is in good hands and we hope to take him home next week.

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Is this normal?

Is this little red bit on my section scar normal? It’s not oozing anything, doesn’t hurt but it’s the only bit on my scar like it so just curious! (19 days PP)
Thank you in advance! 🥰

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Help

I was getting pretty painful period cramps and during those, I had painful lower back cramps. I had these on and off for like a few hours so from about 10:30pm to 1am?

I’ve had no show, or anything like that.

Is this braxton hicks or early labour pains?

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Labour??

I’ve had on/off mild period cramps since 9 last night, very irregular and very mild, but I just had one that woke me up. My waters haven’t gone and nor has my mucous plug… but could this be a sign that it’s close?! I’m 40+3 and desperate to meet her!

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Fed up

Anyone else just feeling fed up in general? I just never feel happy anymore. Wake up dreading what the day ahead of us will be like.
Little one will be 6 week tomorrow

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Early waters/pre term labour?

I can’t get checked until later today unfortunately. I can’t tell if I’m leaking/starting early. I definitely think I’m having braxton hicks yesterday and today.. i have some pain in my back but she is quite low down so hoping it’s just pressure, baby was a little quieter yesterday but she’s back to more normal movements today, but my underwear just seems to get so wet, especially after going to the bathroom. And I honestly can’t work out the smell, I’m pretty sure it’s just discharge/urine leaking but there’s that worry in my mind a little. Are there any other ways to know/check if it could be the start of it all?

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