First time mum am i going into labour?

[Louh12]

Hi, as post is labelled im a first time mum and im not sure if i am having signs of early labour. I have been having period cramps, been nesting and have had a headache all day as well as feeling generally sick. i am sorry to say but i have also just experienced loose bowels. Does this mean i could be getting ready to give birth. Oh i forgot to say im 38+4 days.

Yes, all early signs that your body is getting ready

Sounds very promising to me, good luck

Good luck! Each contraction is one closer to the end

Yes is the answer to your question by the way!

Oh dear lol i dont quite feel prepared i'm just ironing the last of her clothes. Thanks for the responses

Yep, this is how I started! Good luck,and don't worry about the ironing. The baby won't notice

Louh12 enjoy it because it is the last time you will iron her clothes, I promise you that :)

Sounds incredibly promising....

It sounds like it!

If you start getting contractions a warm bath really helped me, and you can take paracetamol for the period like pains.

Good luck!

Good luck! Make sure you're resting too!

It sounds like it but this could go on for a few more weeks too, stopping and starting, however don't lose heart as it all helps to soften and thin the cervix.