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Continuous stomach cramps at 39 weeks

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Duesept20 · 15/09/2020 13:50

Hey! Can anyone tell me if its normal to have continuous stomach cramps at 39 weeks?

I have a continuous pain across the bottom of my tummy today. I can't decide whether it feels like period pain or like the kind of cramps you'd get with a stomach bug. I dont have a massively upset stomach, although I did have loose stools this morning and feel a bit sick.

Does this all sound normal?

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Brenna24 · 15/09/2020 20:29

How are you doing now?

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Duesept20 · 15/09/2020 21:22

@Brenna24, it seems to have eased off. The cramp is there but not as bad. So I don't think it's the start of anything 🤷‍♀️

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Brenna24 · 15/09/2020 21:49

Good luck when it does start. You were saying earlier that you weren't ready for labour. My DD arrived at 34 weeks. I was less than 12 hours from the first stabby pain in my cervix to her being born, which was a shock. I had no warnings labour might come on early (although I had had a dodgy tummy that morning) and I was expecting a long labour and a late baby as that is normal in our family. I actually enjoyed my labour though. They aren't all bad. It was like a really intense workout in the gym, I was out of breath and tired by then end but I was never in agony. Not all labours are awful. I had gas and air for the last 2 hours but probably could have coped fine without it too. I hope that your labour is equally easy.

CNovittBolden · 16/09/2020 03:58

@Duesept20 My cramps (after 3 days) finally have turned into labour!!!

It definitely could be the start for you - keep an eye out for your mucus plug and bloody show! My mucus plug came and then 3 days of cramps and now labour!

Good luck OP!

WellHighThereNeighbour · 16/09/2020 07:40

@CNovittBolden good luck! So exciting! Hope it's all going well

CNovittBolden · 18/09/2020 21:02

@Duesept20 how are you getting on!??

Gabriel Ezra was born on 16/09 after a 30 hour labour and I am obsessed 💙

Continuous stomach cramps at 39 weeks
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Duesept20 · 18/09/2020 21:38

@CNovittBolden Ahhhhhhh!!!! Shes so beautiful! Massive congratulations!

I've had nothing since I posted this. Doesnt seem like babys going to be here soon. A bit scared of labour, not gonna lie!

Massive congratulations! Xxx

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Duesept20 · 18/09/2020 21:43

@CNovittBolden *he.....sorry....🙈 My baby brain typos are going to get me into trouble!

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