Is this early labour??

[chocorocco]

I'm 37+4 second baby (was induced with DD so never went into labour properly) and yesterday woke with tummy ache kind of period pain, back ache and very painful, full boobs. I was sick straight after breakfast and the pains carried on through the day i also got strong b/h all day also spd got an awful lot worse.

This morning i woke and much the same no sickness but loose bowels i went to see my m/w who said it may be early labour or just nothing. She did feel and said baby is 1/5 engaged and she can barley feel baby's head. My pains are getting worse it makes me stop and breathe slowly they have no pattern really and they're not stopping when i rest. Also pains down below! I feel very irritable and grumpy also baby's moving lots but it feels quite aggressive movements.

Anyone got any thoughts?

[coffeeandcream]

No experience whatsoever of early labour, but it certainly sounds like something is going on!

Deep breaths and relaxation, good luck :)

[Hooliaaa]

Hello - sounds like early labour to me. Though that might be wishful thinking as I'm feeling pretty similar at 41 weeks. Good luck!

[YDdraigGoch]

Sounds like the start of labour to me too. Good luck x

[HappyHugs]

Yep, I'd say it's labour and you're on the home straight. Could be quick enough as it's your second so take no chances. Good luck!

[Imnotaslimjim]

Certainly sounds like it! Have you a hot water bottle, or can you tolerate a hot bath? the heat worked wonders for me. Good luck!

[chocorocco]

went to bed with the tightenings continuing, woke a couple of times as they hurt but seem to have gone this am! thought it might of been time. still got terrible back and hip ache thou.

[femmeaufoyer]

Hey choco, I'm in exactly the same boat. Woke at midnight last night with period-like pains, with each contraction had to go for a pee....thought this is it! I'm 40 weeks tomorrow. But then fell back asleep until 6am and today I'm having contractions which are uncomfortable but not too painful, I have shooting pains in my back and down my thighs but nothing has built up or got any worse. I've been leaking a bit of fluid but I honestly don't know if it's amniotic or wee!! I'm seeing the MW tomorrow. Good luck!