first pregnancy - whats going on??

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I am 37+6 and for the last couple of days I have been experiencing really bad pains that I would describe as bad period pains. They are coming and going but not at any really noticable intervals. Sometimes I feel a strong pressure pushing down, especially when moving around.

Could this be early labour or is it just wishful thinking?

What were your first signs of labour?

Braxton hicks? Sort of pre contractions.

It's your body preparing for labour, it could mean things will start soon but equally could come and go for a few weeks :)