38 weeks aches and pains

[countryred]

I am 38+3. Woke up at about 5am with a really bad ‘stitch’ like pain on right hand side. It’s not gone away all day and I have been having the odd contraction-type feeling throughout the day - but they have not been regular. It’s stopped me from being able to do anything. Can barely stand or walk it hurts so much. Not sure what to do, don’t want to phone hospital as not having regular contractions and midwife not back from Christmas hols till the 2nd jan. Any advice?

I'm 38 weeks today and have had some odd stitch like pains that sound very similar to yours. They have gone within a couple of hours though. No advice except to phone the hospital, I'm sure they won't mind. I debated calling the hospital but the pains eventually went away. Sounds like yours are more persistent though.

Thanks. Finally seems to be easing off now. Wondering if I just over did it yesterday. Think if it starts hurting as much as it was I will phone. It’s probably just a sign that our bodies are getting ready for the big day!