New to Mumsnet!! Sharp Stabby Pain at 38 Weeks

[fuzzyduck]

Hello all, I have been a "lurker" for some time, and finally thought I would come out of the dark so to speak.

Wondered if anyone else has experienced a sharp pain which lasts only a second or two internally like its the cervix or certainly high in the vaginal area, feels like waters are breaking type sensation but nothing happens... its weird and keeps happening perhaps a couple of times an hour, then nothing for a day or so.

Anyone else had this..

[dueat44]

Yes!! Am now 32.4. Scary, isn't it?

[lulumama]

baby is most likely moving down and pressing on you and wriggling.....sounds like engaging, or engaging further

if accompanied by blood or fluid loss, call the midwife......

[rosylonginglily]

fuzzyduck is this your first? I'm 36 weeks, haven't had sharp stabbing pains... that usually means labour for me
Have you been told if the babys head is engaged?

[peachygirl]

On the Due in Deb thread ( on which you are welcome to join us) These are known as KNUFs Knitting Needle Up Fanny pains and lots of us have been having them.

[peachygirl]

sorry that should be Due in Feb

[fuzzyduck]

Thanks for all your replies.. I just had pick up boys from Nursery and drive home from work so sorry for taking ages to reply again.

This is my third, DC aged 3 and 4, don't remember having any of these pains before, although the KNUF is very accurate so must be that... does anyone know if thats a sign labour is round the corner.. I really hope it is..

When I was last checked out I was 3/5 palp..

Getting really impatient now, still got another 2 weeks left as well.

[dueat44]

Lulumama - baby engaging?? Eeeek - I'm not even 33 weeks yet so I hope not. Also, she is still breech. But my waters started leaking at 30 weeks last time so maybe I'd better pack my bag ...

[lulumama]

engaging does not mean labour is about to start!mine both engaged 7 or so weeks before they arrived...!

also, get various groin/ SPD type pains and ligaments pains as everything stretches and moves

don;t worry too much..all these odd pains are often nothing to worry about, just part and parcel of pregnancy !

if your waters went early last time, worth keeping an eye on things xx

[dueat44]

Thanks Lulu!

[lulumama]

no worries...have you tried anything to turn her ? a few things you could try...

[dueat44]

I think I'm getting an early C/S anyway, because I had an abruption at 38w last time and I really can't face those last few weeks of worrying if it is happening again, fearing that the baby is moving less - you can imagine.

I'm seeing the consultant and having a scan on Tuesday so hopefully will know more then. But I assume that breech is no problem if I do have a c/s?

Thanks Lulu!

[lulumama]

nope, she will be born bottom first as she would be vaginally !! hope all goes well xxxx

if you want some tips re making an elective more personal, can email you some that marslady shared with me x

[dueat44]

Ooh - yes plse! [email protected]

I do need to exorcise the memory of last time's crash c/s without dh 3,000 miles from home and family ...

[lulumama]

that sounds nasty......poor you

the birth trauma association is good to talk to about traumatic birth.

will email you x

[peachygirl]

Lulumama can you send me the C section stuff too? I'm scheduled for thursday. I have my meeting with the Anesthetist on Tuesday.
gmpschool@yahoo dot co dot uk .
Thank you

[lulumama]

will do x

[peachygirl]

Thankyou very much