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Contractions for majority of night

So I'm 38 weeks today with baby # 5. Had about 3 hours of contractions occurring tonight despite the increased water intake and relaxing with feet up. Between 2-8 mins apart consistently! To the L&D as recommended by MD,  2cm it is. On monitor now to keep eye on babies heart rate and contractions. Will be checked again in about an hour to see if it's progress sibvy and they will decide if it's time or false alarm! Prayers please.
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I can understand that!! My little one decided to make her appearance yesterday and while I was still in the delivery room, people were wanting to come by and meet her. I'm selfishly my babies too, I told everyone to wait until day so I could have my alone time with her. :-)
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Keep baby in for as long as possible as then I don't have to share hahahahaha! Yes I'm selfish, I have so many that can't wait and I'm just chilling hoping to be PREGO for at least another week or two!
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Yes indeed! I'd honestly rather keep
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Well you never know, it may still be tonight, either way it will be soon. :-) .. mine are definitely getting more intense and starting to last a little longer but I'm trying to hold off as long as possible in case it is just a false alarm. We're almost to the finish line!! Woohoo!!  
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Well, the contractions are definitely there but not progressing so sent home for now. If gains intensity or pressure I must return! Hopefully will get rest tonight cause who knows what a and when... Could be 2cm for weeks! Lol knowing my history, it'll be late hahaha! My daughter says I knew it wasn't real when your laughing at your own jokes still!!!  Thank God for high tolerance!
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Good luck!!! I've been having contractions for the past few hours as well, so hopefully tonight will be our night!! Praying for you mama!! :-)
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