38 weeks, is this it starting?

[DeltaZulu89]

I’m 38+1 with my first baby, and I’m feeling really sick, waves of sweaty heat coming over me, serious BH coming and going and so tired. I’ve not had anything else symptom wise, but I was 3/5 engaged on Monday, but I’m getting hopeful (desperate!) that this might be the VERY early stages? Or is this just par for the course in late pregnancy?

Hey OP.. I would just give your midwife or some sort of medical professional. Before doing that time your BH incase they're actual labour contractions. Best of luck!

Sorry I mean to say give midwife/medical professional a call.. Finished the sentence too soon!

I've been having strong contractions, which have been quite consistently close together at times, since 38+2.... sorry to say I'm now 39+1 and they still don't seem to be coming to anything even though they are happening most of the time! Went to triage yesterday for reduced movements and had a sweep whilst I was there as was 1cm so they have been doing something, but the doctor just said sometimes labour is just slow like this at the beginning

First babies rarely come before the due date. I had several episodes like there where I was convinced it was all starting, but died down a few hours later. Try to distract yourself, it won't be long.

Thanks everyone. I know I’m being overly hopeful, I’m just so uncomfortable! It won’t be long now, I’ll try and stay patient. The backache is picking up, and I’ve had an episode of stabbing pains which lasted a couple hours, but nothing consistent. Good luck 0310star, I hope you make progress soon!