Any advice welcome! Ready for labour!!

[Alfiedoo87]

Hi all!

I’m currently 38+5 and have been having one or two signs of labour starting however I’m also just about getting over a cough and cold (really not fun when you’re hacking your guts up at 38 weeks! ) so I’m not sure if my signs are actually my body getting ready for labour or just getting over an illness.

So far I’ve had period like cramps, I’ve dropped massively, I’ve had the runs of sorts (TMI ) and I’ve been sick too. I’ve also not been feeling myself, I’ve barely slept and just felt totally zapped!

Did anyone else know when they were about to go into labour?
I’m so ready to get this baby out now too and meet her!!

Thank in advance guys!

It sounds like labour to me! My very first sign of labour was pooping lots followed by mild menstrual like cramping which lasted all day and got stronger before the contractions started. I also didn't sleep very well the night before labour.

Good luck! Xxx

I’m hoping and praying you’re right @maryam18. It’s been nice being pregnant but just want to have her out and meet her now!

I'm 38+6 and have had similar stuff for going on with "tightenings" happening very regular since 2am yesterday. Still hasn't progressed to anything, very annoying and making walking about uncomfortable. Still holding onto some hope for a November baby!!

I didn’t have any particular signs until my waters broke suddenly at 39+1 - that was at 2.30pm. Contractions kicked in very rapidly after that and by the time my other half got home to take me to the hospital at 9pm I was already 5cm dilated. I was really expecting to go overdue as he was my first so it was a big surprise!

I didn’t have any signs before labour with my last 3 pregnancies. They all started by waking me up with waters popping followed by contractions.
I think everyone’s experiences can be very different though

sprintfinish- I’ve got everything crossed for U! I’m opposite and hoping she stays in until Saturday at least so she’s a December baby!

Darkstar- crikey! That all happened quickly! My hubby is on a conference next Wednesday in Birmingham so it would take him an hour and a half to get home if it all kicks off!

Armygirl - from what I’ve seen everyone is different. I think that’s what I’m struggling with the most because I like I know what’s happening and when and that is sooooooo not pregnancy lol

Thanks ladies!

Its my due date tomorrow, until the last couple of days I've had literally no signs.
The night before last I had a sharp pain like under my bump into pubic area, since then I've had dull period pain aches on and off, and last night I had shooting pains in my legs, mainly my thighs, it was so uncomfortable. Not sure if any of this means anything though.
I'm seeing the consultant tomorrow who will apparently offer me a sweep, also have a growth scan too so hopefully will have more answers then

Ooh that’s exciting @stargirl90!!
I’m due a week on Saturday but I’ve got a midwife appointment on Tuesday and she said she’ll do a sweep for me.
I hope it means labour is coming on soon for you!! Fingers crossed!!

My only signs were the plug coming away in the week leading up to it, not being able to sleep the night of, and then contractions.
Don't know when my waters broke because there was barely any, so was probably while I was going for a wee.
You also couldn't tell that I'd dropped just from looking at me.

@alfiedoo87 thanks! Hoping something happens soon! Good luck for Tues, hope the sweep gets things going for you