Could this be early labour?

[roarfeckingroarr]

Does this sound like it could be early labour?

I'm 40+5 with first baby and have been having Braxton Hicks and period pain like cramps for weeks. Late last night these were getting stronger and from around 3am I've been waking up every 20 minutes or so with sharp pains around my hips and lower back that last about 20-40 seconds. They feel a bit like I'm being squeezed really tightly and are painful enough to seriously hurt but manageable with a hot water bottle, hypno breathing and some paras so far.

Could this be it? Pains are getting stronger.

Oh this is exciting! I hope OP you have squeezed a tiny perfect human out!!

Oooh exciting!!

So...girl or boy?

Sounds like you are definitely on your way!

My first was like this, waters broke as he delivered!

He arrived finally at 8.52 this morning and he's absolutely perfect 🥰

Wonderful, congratulations.

Would you like to share his photo or name? Understand if you don’t of course.

Congratulations! What a wonderful thread, thank you

No name yet. Any suggestions? The labour was pretty traumatic and I've been in surgery today but absolutely worth it.

Gorgeous baby, congratulations!

Oh he is gorgeous. Huge congratulations. He looks like a Henry to me!

I think he looks a Charlie to me! Gorgeous!

Oh he’s divine! Have we got a shortlist of names?

Aww! What a sweetheart? He defo needs a good strong name. I have weird taste in boys names though.

Ermagherd look at that squishy baby, he's gorgeous congratulations OP!! 😍😍😍🍾🎉🎊

Oh well done Roar, he absolutely beautiful!
He looks like a Jonathan to me, Jonty for a nn!

Sonny! Congratulations 🥳

Aw hes so cute!! Congratulations OP. I hope your feeling ok. He looks like an Archie or am Alfie! Haha I'm sure whatever name you choose will be perfect x

Oh he’s just gorgeous! Looks like a Rufus to me.

Sorry to hear you ended up in surgery, but amazing you’ve done it now and can concentrate on healing and enjoying your lovely new baby

Gorgeous little man and Well done to you. I hope you make a full recovery x

Oh my! He's absolutely gorgeous Such lovely skin Mine we're all red and wrinkly
Congratulations

@roarfeckingroarr

Looking at your username I suggest Rory
He's adorable

Congratulations lovely. He looks like a Toby to me 😊

Congratulations. What a gorgeous baby.

Congratulations!! He’s gorgeous

Rory
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Gorgeous, hope you are feeling ok OP, sounds like you have had a tough time.

I like the suggestions of Rory or Sonny!