Thigh cramps and lightening crotch - 39 weeks!

[FolkyFoxFace]

I'm 39 weeks and over the past few days have discovered the joys of thigh cramps! They literally stop me dead in my tracks or make me jump through the roof!

I've also been getting stabbing pains in my crotch, BH late at night, and last week what I thought was on off contractions... though that's died down now.

I'm exhausted! 😂 Midwife said baby is head down and in a good position, so no concerns there.

As I'm now driving myself a bit loopy, is anyone else in a similar position? Has anyone else had all of these "symptoms"? Were they signs of impending labour? Please say yes! 😂

This is my first baby if you can't already tell!

I've had this since 34 weeks. So I can't really comment about the labour part in this pregnancy.
I got it in the end of my previous pregnancies too but still went to almost 42 weeks

@SnooperTrooper12345

I've had this since 34 weeks. So I can't really comment about the labour part in this pregnancy. I got it in the end of my previous pregnancies too but still went to almost 42 weeks

Booo! Oh well, a bit of wishful thinking never hurt anyone I suppose. 😂 I'd better settle myself down for the long haul really - it's just so hard with phrases like "due date" being used so frequently! It should be a "maybe but probably not" date!

It is! They put so much focus around the "Due date" when it's just an estimate and such a small percentage go into labour on their due date.
I'm on my 3rd and I'm just looking at 42 weeks as my other 2 came at 41+4 and induced for the second at 42 weeks 😂

@SnooperTrooper12345

It is! They put so much focus around the "Due date" when it's just an estimate and such a small percentage go into labour on their due date. I'm on my 3rd and I'm just looking at 42 weeks as my other 2 came at 41+4 and induced for the second at 42 weeks 😂

I think you've got the right idea! It's so easy to get caught up in that trap - I told myself I wouldn't but once you start it's like the domino effect. 😂 And then the symptom spotting...it's like the early days of TTC all over again! Fingers crossed we won't be waiting too much longer!

Easier said than done but I have been calling my due date the "from date" and haven't told many people when it is. So I'm 39 weeks tomorrow but most people think I am 37. Still getting annoying texts lol

I'm noticing body changes and can't help but think does this mean something or am I just reading into it?! Does anyone else feel like that?

You are so right! Just like TTC again!

Bit geeky but I made a chart today which counts down the last 22 days to 42 weeks and everyday there's a treat on there I.e. takeaway, massage, flowers so if I don't get a baby I get a treat. Not sure I can think up 22 during lockdown but just trying to avoid misery!

@serialplanner

Easier said than done but I have been calling my due date the "from date" and haven't told many people when it is. So I'm 39 weeks tomorrow but most people think I am 37. Still getting annoying texts lol

I'm noticing body changes and can't help but think does this mean something or am I just reading into it?! Does anyone else feel like that?

You are so right! Just like TTC again!

Bit geeky but I made a chart today which counts down the last 22 days to 42 weeks and everyday there's a treat on there I.e. takeaway, massage, flowers so if I don't get a baby I get a treat. Not sure I can think up 22 during lockdown but just trying to avoid misery!

I have been doing this constantly the past few weeks 😂 I'm only 36 weeks but the past week been feeling so crappy and nauseous. Along with constant braxton hicks and cramps. And part of my brains like.. Am I getting close? And the sensible side is like no.. Don't be silly. You probably still have another 5/6 weeks to go 😂

Definitely noticing all of the body changes! I don't think I've been this obsessed with the workings of my body since I was an early teen! The bump dropping thing definitely had me eyeing myself in the mirror constantly too. I'm already carrying really low so I don't feel like there's any room for a "drop".... hasn't stopped me staring at myself anyway! 😂

Ooo, I love the idea of a treat every day! That's a brilliant way to get through and keep things light. I might have to steal that! Today can be crumpets and a nice bath.

Has anyone been trying the yoga ball bouncing? I was surprised at how fun they actually are - and comfortable! DH actually comes and sits with me when I have "ball time" because he finds it so amusing, watching me bounce and roll around like an out of breath laughing whale. 😂