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38 weeks +4 period pain and feeling meh

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kayleighouise · 27/03/2013 10:04

This is my second pregnancy my daughter is 17 months I woke up today with a dull back ache and the feeling of dull period aches in my lower tummy. I also feel like all I want to do is wee lol. I feeling really exhausted feeling really funny any one felt like this is it maybe a sign of my little one comin? I also struggling with day to day stuff by time I walk from one end of living room to the other I need to sit down my body is exhausted please help dunno what to do lol x x. X

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LuckyOwl28 · 28/03/2013 12:09

I also had a great night's sleep! lol

Think we all must be having little teases!!

SneezySnatcher · 28/03/2013 08:44

Slept really well last night! Still some nausea and cramps today. I'm torn between going for a walk and trying to encourage baby out or making the most of a toddler-free day and going back to bed!

Msbluesky32 · 28/03/2013 08:41

Second night of no sleep zzzz -no pains, just really numb/ odd sensation in my legs.

Here's hoping its today! I'm going out to buy Easter eggs for the family (we are meant to be visiting them in London on Sunday) - its a sure fire way of bringing something on I'm sure!

Novia · 28/03/2013 06:26

Ironically had my best sleep for months - 5 hours solid! Then got up for a wee and it set off about 5-10 mins of quite strong period and back pain. Now wondering if its my version of BH as I haven't had any that I recognise yet? Baby has been 3/5ths engaged for 3 weeks but seems to have dropped a little lower now as her bum is further over than it was. The not knowing is just so frustrating!

kayleighouise · 28/03/2013 05:31

No baby here. (Sad) she must havE decided its waemer in there lol.x any nws ladies? X

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MyLittleAprilSunshine · 28/03/2013 00:17

38+2 also and very similar. Back sore and period like cramps for few days. Think the baby is trying to engage further but that is just my guess.

Novia · 27/03/2013 21:18

Hey guys - I'm 38+5 and having the same symptoms. Occasional period pain and dull back ache, usually at night. It's just so frustrating as there doesn't seem to be any pattern to it! I generally feel fine during the day - just can't sleep properly at night. Wish we knew if it WAS the start of things - just so frustrating second-guessing every little twinge! Good luck everyone!

kayleighouise · 27/03/2013 20:43

Good luck LuckyOwl hope its good news in the morning xh

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LuckyOwl28 · 27/03/2013 20:36

I'm going to bed, will see what tonight brings!

Look forward to updates from you all tomorrow!

kayleighouise · 27/03/2013 18:33

Is the sickness normal? I have felt sick but not actually been. My tummy starting to hurt again. Wish there was a sign that said this is def labour x

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SneezySnatcher · 27/03/2013 17:28

I've been sick again and getting tummy cramps like when you have a stomach bug. Really hope it's not! I'm hoping its a 'clear out' but I think that's wishful thinking.

kayleighouise · 27/03/2013 17:15

I have had a hot bath and feeling better (dam it) bk ache is still there but not as bad I dunno now (confused) just wish there was a way I new what exactly was going on x

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num3onway · 27/03/2013 17:11

38+5 here, lots of backache and been having period pains mainly at night, also had a couple of spells of false contractions. For an hour last night they were every twenty min, then an hour every fifteen. Then nothing!
Been having stabby cervix pains for weeks but have really increased in painfulness today! Ouch!
Been doing some cleaning and eaten a pineapple.
Fingers crossed

twinklesparkles · 27/03/2013 17:04

Same here :) 38+4 today

Have all the same symptoms ... Plus a cold

Let's hope our babies get here soon

LuckyOwl28 · 27/03/2013 17:00

It's more of a dull ache now, not as painful as before. I never thought I'd miss pain but kind of want it to continue! Having a few shooting pains down in the nethers more now though.

Have just dragged the other half out for a walk soon as he walked in the door from work, got a spicy chilli cooking for tea and loads of fresh pineapple!

Come on child!

kayleighouise · 27/03/2013 15:22

LuckyOwl28 u still having paon x x

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kayleighouise · 27/03/2013 14:01

I am at the moment at a soft play area with my daughter running around and climbing all over pains are coming and going don't no if this is the start or not I'm at midwife 2 mora to go threw my birth plan so may see if they can inform me some more x

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LuckyOwl28 · 27/03/2013 13:47

Hi Msbluesky32 !

I'm due 8th April, until today was adamant I was going to go well over as had no twinges at all!

I went to the midwife yesterday morning and I'm only 1/5 engaged but it was after an afternoon walk these pains started and have got progressively stronger overnight up until now. They may well go any minute; my friend is due 10 days before us and she's had pains for two weeks now!

I'm just glad something is finally happening though!

I've already walked to the shops in the snow to try and keep the ball rolling but wish I wasn't stuck inside!

Keep us posted, I will too!

Msbluesky32 · 27/03/2013 13:34

luckyowlwe must be due the same day[waves] perhaps we will both be early by the sounds of it. MW has predicted an Easter arrival for us!

Msbluesky32 · 27/03/2013 13:32

I'm 38+2 and had period type pains for five days about two weeks ago. MW said it was probably to do with baby's head moving right down. I'm 4/5 engaged now so that figures but don't get as many cramps now (famous last words!)

Mapal · 27/03/2013 11:03

That's good it's def not a UTI. In that case I guess it's the niggles of impending labour.......hopefully not 3 weeks away though! Good luck ladies. x

kayleighouise · 27/03/2013 10:51

I feeling sick pain keeps coming and going x

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LuckyOwl28 · 27/03/2013 10:45

I'm 38+2 and this started for me yesterday!

Period type pains through the night were so bad I was going to the toilet every 30 mins sure that I was going to see some kind of 'show'.

They have eased off a little but still there, it's actually made me really excited that finally I have a sign that things are close!

I also feel a bit sick.

Haven't told hubby yet as didn't want to get carried away. Fingers crossed though!

SneezySnatcher · 27/03/2013 10:41

Kayleigh because 40+12 is when they'll induce if nothing has happened. I could go for expectant management but I had Pre E last time so I don't want to push my luck!

CityDweller · 27/03/2013 10:40

I'm 39 +1 and have had odd days like this for the past couple of weeks. Yesterday was really crampy, achy, tired, grumpy and was convinced things would kick off during the night, but no - nothing! It's really hard to know what's a sign of things starting and what's just your body preparing for forthcoming labour. Esp as this is my first too.

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