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Lichi
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Anyone else worried where their water will break?

I've been thinking about this lately, dunno why bc I'm only 30 weeks along... but I'm worried of ruining my mattress or carpet once my water breaks. It's obviously unpredictable, but will any of you prepare your home to 'waterproof' areas???

Posted 3/22/06 9:29 AM
 
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dandr10199
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by Lichi

I've been thinking about this lately, dunno why bc I'm only 30 weeks along... but I'm worried of ruining my mattress or carpet once my water breaks. It's obviously unpredictable, but will any of you prepare your home to 'waterproof' areas???



I am. I heard you can put this plastic sheet thing under your sheets so the "water" does not ruin your mattress. I will be picking that up this weekend. Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 9:37 AM
 

ckdk
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by dandr10199

Posted by Lichi

I've been thinking about this lately, dunno why bc I'm only 30 weeks along... but I'm worried of ruining my mattress or carpet once my water breaks. It's obviously unpredictable, but will any of you prepare your home to 'waterproof' areas???



I am. I heard you can put this plastic sheet thing under your sheets so the "water" does not ruin your mattress. I will be picking that up this weekend. Chat Icon



that's what i did.

Posted 3/22/06 9:41 AM
 

Lichi
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by ckdk

Posted by dandr10199

Posted by Lichi

I've been thinking about this lately, dunno why bc I'm only 30 weeks along... but I'm worried of ruining my mattress or carpet once my water breaks. It's obviously unpredictable, but will any of you prepare your home to 'waterproof' areas???



I am. I heard you can put this plastic sheet thing under your sheets so the "water" does not ruin your mattress. I will be picking that up this weekend. Chat Icon



that's what i did.

That sounds uncomfortable.... Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 9:42 AM
 

Marcie
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

I don't think they are that uncomfortable, I think I used to have them when I lived at home. And it will be only for a couple of weeks that you use it Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 9:44 AM
 

Lichi
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by Marcie

I don't think they are that uncomfortable, I think I used to have them when I lived at home. And it will be only for a couple of weeks that you use it Chat Icon

That's true. What if your water doesn't break when you're in bed, but breaks when your on the couch or somewhere else? Chat Icon

Ugh, I really hope that I don't ruin something expensive!

Posted 3/22/06 9:46 AM
 

justme1
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

I actually never 'saw" what my water looked like but I always thought it was somewhat clear.
I dont think its soemthing that couldnt be cleaned up...

Posted 3/22/06 10:07 AM
 

Shelly
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

I am!! I don't know what to do about it. Also, since my sister lives closer to my hospital than I do, she wants me to come over when I am in labor. But I am so afraid of ruining her stuff. But what can you do.

The reality of the matter is that no one I know had their water break in a huge gush at first... it always started wtih a trickle. So I will just hope and pray that nothing goes terribly wrong and will offer to replace or clean whatever I ruin... if I ruin anything.

Posted 3/22/06 10:21 AM
 

FelAndJon
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

I am only 14 weeks and yes, I think about this all the time!

Posted 3/22/06 10:38 AM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Suggestion: Wear a padChat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 10:43 AM
 

pmpkn087
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

I think about it too and I'm only 7 weeks!!!! I am so afraid that it will happen at work. Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 10:45 AM
 

DebG
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by nrthshgrl

Suggestion: Wear a padChat Icon Chat Icon



From w hat I heard a pad won't begin to absorb the amount that might come out.

As for the original question....I hadn't even thought about it until this post...now I know I will be worried too.

Posted 3/22/06 10:48 AM
 

ARIELSMOM
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

When it came close to my due date i started to cover everything. I had a garbage bag and towel in my car. I had the same thing lined under my bed sheets.

Posted 3/22/06 10:52 AM
 

KangaMom
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

At this point, 41 Weeks, I would be glad for my water to break ANYWHERE Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 11:01 AM
 

dandr10199
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by MicheleMaBelle

At this point, 41 Weeks, I would be glad for my water to break ANYWHERE Chat Icon




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Posted 3/22/06 11:02 AM
 

Ali1
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

I heard only 25% of pregnant woman have their water break and most of the time it starts as a trickle. I only know one person that had her water break with a gush and she was on the bowl going to the bathroom at the time.

Posted 3/22/06 11:05 AM
 

Lichi
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by nrthshgrl

Suggestion: Wear a padChat Icon Chat Icon

Don't you mean a diaper? Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 11:05 AM
 

Lichi
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by DebG

Posted by nrthshgrl

Suggestion: Wear a padChat Icon Chat Icon



From w hat I heard a pad won't begin to absorb the amount that might come out.

As for the original question....I hadn't even thought about it until this post...now I know I will be worried too.

Sorry to add to your list, Deb. Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 11:06 AM
 

DebG
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by Lichi
Sorry to add to your list, Deb. Chat Icon Chat Icon



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon It was probably bound to get on there eventually, don't sweat it.
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Posted 3/22/06 11:08 AM
 

Lichi
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by Ali1

I heard only 25% of pregnant woman have their water break and most of the time it starts as a trickle. I only know one person that had her water break with a gush and she was on the bowl going to the bathroom at the time.

I heard that, too... so 18-25% actually get the whole Hollywood "my water broke"... cause that's what I'm actually picturing... like Niagra Falls.. Chat Icon

Thanks for putting me at ease, though... It seems it's more likely for my water to break at the hospital than anywhere familiar.

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Posted 3/22/06 11:09 AM
 

Lichi
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Lissette

Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by DebG

Posted by Lichi
Sorry to add to your list, Deb. Chat Icon Chat Icon



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon It was probably bound to get on there eventually, don't sweat it.
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True....Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 11:09 AM
 

ddunne2
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

It is true to only a small percetnage of womens' water break. I had mine broken hours after I had gone into labor.

Posted 3/22/06 11:24 AM
 

jillybean66
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Mine broke at my dr.'s office at a routine visit - it was WAY WAY WAY more than I ever thought it would be! Gush was not even the right word.....

Posted 3/22/06 12:58 PM
 

CW23
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

Posted by ddunne2

It is true to only a small percetnage of womens' water break. I had mine broken hours after I had gone into labor.



Same here. The doctor broke mine in the hospital.

I used to keep a towel in my car and one next to the bed. Chat Icon I think every woman must think about this!

Posted 3/22/06 2:52 PM
 

Disneygirl
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Re: Anyone else worried where their water will break?

The only place I worry about it breaking is in my car because it's still pretty new. Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 5:34 PM
 
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