Period like cramping - 39 weeks could this be it ??

[nicannie]

I've been awake for 45 mins - trying to sleep through the cramps but not happening!

The cramps are coming quite regularly, feels like a sudden rush to run to the toilet for a number two, followed by tingling sensations down in grown area and thighs. I'm 39w today, baby was 4/5 engaged yesterday at midwife appointment. Trying not to get myself excited, but wondered could this be the start of labour ?? 🤞🏽

Nope @stairgates - has more mild cramping from around 3am this morning but nothing like the night before!

I had this for around a week before DS2 came, it’s annoying because you keep thinking is this it? But when it did happen it didn’t subside and just gradually ramped up. Hopefully you won’t have to wait too long

Thanks @Sunshine1235 - here's hoping. Although I phoned for my post date app at the hospital, which was originally meant to be a week after due date but they now request to see you on your actual due date, which surprised me! I was hoping I'd be left at least a few days after my due date to see if I went myself