Anyone awake to speculate wildly with me about whether I'm in labour?

[cockingup]

This is baby #2 - my first (now 4) came early and labour / delivery was unusual so don't really feel I have a 'normal' frame of reference.

I'm 38 weeks. Had sex at 10pm-ish for the first time in a long time. Now I'm getting tummy pains and tightenings every so often - though very mild - and wind, nausea, lots of pooing...

Basically I know the answer is "this might be labour, wait and see" but as per thread title I'd like some speculation buddies who are willing to confidently express their unqualified opinions, please. DH is snoring happily beside me but I can't sleep.

Congrats OP he’s beautiful

Congratulations I absolutely love the picture 💙

Bravo OP!!!
Looking absolutely glowing and baby looks wonderfully healthy!

Well done!!

Yay! What a beaut. Huge congratulations to you all

Awww beautiful baby Boris 💙

Congrats momma

Congratulations!

Congratulations, the wait is finally over! He’s lovely

Oh gosh. I need a newborn. My 9 month old is not that squishy anymore! Twang twang twang day my ovaries
And well done and what a fabulous photo

Ahhhhhhh, OP! Congratulations

Congratulations he is gorgeous and you look wonderful.

My third son was similar. 35miles from hospital went in and 4cm didn't have him for another three weeks, constant Braxton Hicks and DH was away. Had to take kids in the ambulance (friend's car broke down) and DH literally arrived walked around the bed and baby was born. He told everyone it was easy!
Baby was born in the sac and cowl on head which anyone in fishing industry knows is very lucky.

Great work mum. You deserve a big mug of tea.

Congratulations!

Fantastic photo.

Am in awe and envious of your calm and humour when leading up to and in labour!

oh there is something in my eye. Both eyes.

That is a glorious introductory picture of Sir Boris. He is indeed perfection. Madam Up - you look ridiculously marvelous. And ridiculously (entirely appropriately and well earned) proud and happy.

I am delighted to have played a very small spectator part in bringing this miracle to life.

Hugest congratulations to the Up Family.

Yay! Congratulations @cockingup (so glad you went with my name choice!) He’s a belter! And you look amazing too! Massive congrats x

......and BAM 2 weeks later he was born!

Longest labour story ever!

🤣🤣🤣

Congratulations!

Boris Horatio won’t be forgotten.

Awww! Congrats 🥳

Congrats! Loved your updates!

How lovely! New life is always wonderful! Many congratulations xxx

You wonderful lady! Congrats, and welcome little BH!

Congratulations i'm so pleased for you! What a gorgeous picture Welcome to the world little one!

Huge congratulations! A beautiful photo of you both !

Congratulations op! What an absolute little beauty 😍 and I'd love to know your secret for looking so amazing after giving birth!

Congratulations 🤱🏽 gorgeous photo! Really happy for you 🧸

Yay welcome BoJo Octavius! (Is he really Boris? If so I apologise for the mockery ) congratulations, you look amazing!!!

Congratulations and well done for enduring the longest labour ever with such good grace and humour 👏🏼👏🏼

He is absolutely gorgeous!

Hoorah! Congratulations!!