Am I starting labour?

[Preggylady123]

Hi,
I’m 38+5 with my first baby and have no idea what I’m meant to expect!! I definitely think things are happening and changing in my body, the baby is fully engaged and I do feel ready in myself. The last few days I’ve been having a few cramps, tightening and period like pains but nothing not manageable. This morning I woke up and I feel awful, so tired and just don’t feel very well in myself at all. I’ve been sick and noticed that I’ve lost a tiny bit of brown discharge, could this be the start of things?? I’ve had so much pelvic pressure this past week and a little bit of lower back pain. Help??

Yes, sounds like things are happening! The brown discharge is probably the "bloody show". For me, the discharge and the period-like pains started a few days before the waters broke and real labour began. Make sure your hospital bag is packed and get some nice meals in your freezer! Good luck! Excited for you!

Yes, sounds similar to my experience too. I had those feelings at night and in labor the next morning.