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.

It's got to be today OP! I demand it.

Dear OP, I fear it is a bad case of trapped wind and they are all mistaken. What you need is a fibre rich breakfast, a good brisk walk and half an hour in the toilet with a gripping novel.

You poor thing. That boy is to be grounded for at least two weeks as soon as he understands what it is. Wait. Is it cold where you are? Perhaps he prefers the heat. Or the dark. Or the quiet.

I give up. Come out come out, wherever you are 😁

Can we take bets - What's coming first your baby or Brexit?

Have you/he decided what you're/he's doing his doctorate in?

Can we take bets - What's coming first your baby or Brexit?
Let's hope baby is a leaver not a remainder.

I'm impressed you still have your sense of humour!

Perhaps he'll come today - due day. Maybe you'll have a well organised child who always prepares weeks in advance?!

God I feel your pain: DS3 twatted about for aaaaaages then when he finally decided to be born it was 4cm to baby and placenta in under a hour and a half. He is 7 now and still awkward.

Good luck!

I love this thread such a funny read. Pregnant over here too. Hope things have progressed for you now x

5cm, stretchy, bulging- when they break your waters that baby may well swoosh out all in one go!

Good luck OP

Oh OP I’ve been checking this thread for days, poor you. Come on baby, get out!

Oh OP, I expected to check and see baby had arrived this morning. Hope your doing okay and will soon be cuddling your boy.

Just came on to see if there is any news! Thinking of you

Sending my positive thoughts to you and baby Up. It will all be so worth it once he is here and in your arms. I hope that you are busy gazing at the most beautiful little boy you have ever seen right now.

Wow hes holding on tight in there! I'm cheering for you!

Reading this made me late 😂 the irony.

Hope you're okay OP

Hope you've managed to get some rest overnight!

Are you going to call him Boris after all his delaying??? 🤣 good luck!

Aww I came looking hoping to find baby had arrived.

He's too comfy in there OP, hopefully he'll be here before Brexit. Or Christmas. Whichever comes first 🤣

Just read whole thread and invested. Hope things (specifically baby) get moving soon. Good luck op

Has your unborn son started school yet?

good luck

Oooh oooh oooh I'm going to labour ward! They're gonna break my waters.
Aaaaaaghhh how after all this time can I possibly feel this terrified?!

How have I missed this fabulous thread?! Good luck OP, I think we can safely really say, not long now!

Thinking of you!!!

Are we still placing bets? I think 13.15 this afternoon... good luck OP

Have been lurking and enjoying your good humour OP! GOOD LUCK !! looking forward to the squishy baby update