Engagement and labour signs

[geemeister]

So at my midwife appointment yesterday (38+4) the midwife said he was pretty engaged and she could only feel his shoulders because he was so low down

I’ve been losing what I think are parts of my mucus plug since it’s different to my usual discharge and been going to the toilet (for both #1&#2) a lot more frequently. I’ve felt sick on and off all day and my appetite is a lot less than usual, and I feel generally off in my body.

Does this mean labours close? I’m so fed up of being pregnant in this heat and with having SPD and numerous other uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms like vulvar varicosities I really just want my little boy here now. I’ve been diffusing clary sage oil, walking and having sex to try speed things up but I’m so inpatient now

Anyone have any experience in how long it might be or how long it was for you?

Following as I'm only a couple of days behind you and in the same boat ☹️ I got excited the other day when I had period type cramps but nothing came of it, it's miserable in this heat!

@hmfair54

Following as I'm only a couple of days behind you and in the same boat ☹️ I got excited the other day when I had period type cramps but nothing came of it, it's miserable in this heat!

Same with the period type cramps and getting excited, I keep getting the very occasional pain that feels like a contraction but nothing ever comes of it so I think it must be Braxton hicks 😣 this heat is horrible, I really hope my little boy comes soon because being pregnant in this heat is torture!