FTM - 36 weeks and 2 days. Starting to panic at every sign something is different. Any advice would be much appreciated. I'm sure it's nothing and it's not so much that I think something is "wrong", just unsure on what they may mean.
The last week my BH have been getting stronger and more frequent to the point of actually being quite uncomfortable at times. Baby is as of last Thursday 2/5 into my pelvis. Midwife said she won't go down much further now. Friday I lost some of my mucas plug, only the smallest amount (about the size of your little fingernail), although none since beyond increase in discharge. I've been tested for thrush and a uti and have both come back clean. Had a huge burst of energy the last couple days Despite the uncomfort in my legs and the cramps. Haven't slept that much but the sleep i have had has been a lot better.
As of late last night and today BH has gotten even stronger. And has turned into a very slight backache and period like shooting pain that goes around and under my bump into my pelvis which then (not every time) can slide into my thighs and make me feel like I've just gone for a run.
I've also been a lot more emotional. When I'm happy I'm over the moon hyper happy. When something sets me off I end up crying very easily.
Changing positions doesn't help. Bath doesn't help. Walking instead of sitting or visa versa doesn't help. All things that usually did.
They aren't in any times, or super frequent (couple an hour) or even painful, a couple have taken my breath away and caused a usually chatty me to shut up. But they are more than bearable.
Baby is active, but doesn't seem to have as much "omph" in her movements. It's like she's having a lazy day!
I've been drinking loads of water to make sure it isn't dehydration. But beyond that I'm at a loss. It seems too minimal to be any sign of prelabour as I expected it to be a lot worse. But at the same time I'm starting to be a bit curious as to what may be causing it as it is certainly a new development.
Could this just be pregnancy symptoms worsening in general or likely signs baby is getting ready to make her way into this world? I really need her to hold out until this Friday so I can have my home birth!
Thank you all in advance. Sorry for the ramblings!