8 cms and counting!

I'm going out shortly, now I'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out. Will be wondering all night!

We are all pushing for her. Hope you hear very soon. Every minute must feel like an hour. Come on every one "puuuush" xx

Just caught up with you mishap, think it's going to be any minute!

We have no mobile reception here - I would have to drive about a mile to text her and thern I might miss a phone call! I just have to be patient.

wont be much longer mishap, she must be nearing the final push bless her. good luck and breathe!!!!!!!!!!!!! x

Why don't you text Mishap? They can answer if they're able to. Just tell them we're all waiting to relax and have our tea

It's 17 hours since her waters broke - I do not like to think of her struggling for so long - she is going to be so tired. Worst case scenarios beginning to flash through entirely neurotic mind. Hurry up and ring please!

I can ring her or her OH's mobile on the ward, but do not like to as they may be at a critical moment, so I am being good and holding back - have you any idea how much I want to?!

DD1 on her way down from Cheshire, having left her 3 little ones with their Dad. They do like to stick together my girls!

This is how I was the other day Mishap. Pouncing on the phone each time it rang, creating scenarios to explain the lack of communication, calculating how long it should have taken judging by everyone else's experiences. Of course, no two births are the same. Baby arrived and everyone was fine, just a little bit late

Shall I pace for you Mishap? And, I'm not going out so I'll have your large one!

Deep breathing. I know you cant pace very effectively at the moment. Remember that when babies do arrive calling grandparents is really not the top of the list of things for new parents to do. (Unreasonable as that may seem)

The sun in nearly over the yardsrm Mishap have a large one if there is someone to drive you to the hospital or a small one if you will be driving yourself

Why can't we have an emoticon for a large G & T?

It always seems to take for ever doesn't it Mishap. Can't be long now, have and stay calm. But let us know!

No - not a thing! - every time the phone rings I grab it, but it is just one of my other DDS wanting to know if I have heard anything. Or my poor ill Dad - I had to put him off and explain that I would ring back as soon as I had some news.

I am starting to worry now - I know I shouldn't, but I am her mum for goodness sake! It has been a long time now. I wish I knew what was going on.

Aw mishap I remember that feeling vividly. I hope you have heard something by now.

Waiting with baited breath Mishap - you must be so excited!

Go girl!

Oh - I found myself holding my breath as I read down the list of posts! Any time now?

We're all shouting a collective PUSH!! One Born Every Minute's got nothing on a live Gransnet delivery

Any news yet Mishap? the anticipation is getting unbearable

Come on girl! - the suspense is killing me!!

Isn't she doing well! Hope you get the good news soon, Mishap.

Just logged on and seen this thread: how exciting for you Mishap. Do hope all goes well and that when I get back from the hairdressers in a couple of hours you'll be a happy granny with good news to report.

Poor you Mishap I have often thought it is harder to be the one who cares than the one who is ill, or in this case in labour. Hang in there

Still in first stage - still only had 4 paracetamol - what a girl.
I think I am in more of a state than she is!

It's all go at your house Mishap.

Keep us posted won't you. Hope all is going well.

I'm going to be really before our next arrives although DD3 seems to be nesting like nobody's business!