Am I close to labour? Is this normal?

[Bobbots]

I’m 36+4. Due to have a section at 38 weeks due to underlying medical condition, baby seems ok touch wood. With my first I only got to 36+1 and went into labour early so I’m nervous I’m not going to make it to my section date which is still nearly 2 weeks away. Been having growth scans and this one is already estimated to be over 7lbs.

Baby’s head is right down, so low that the sonographer couldn’t measure her head at the last scan. I have this constant feeling of pressure and like something is about to pop. I’m exhausted, I just want to sleep and cry, everything feels like too much effort. Will I go into labour early? All the things that make me want to cry are quite irrational. I don’t know why I’m so tired (well I sort of do, my toddler is seriously hard work and we are having building work done and I’ve no running water or bath or kitchen but ya know).

I don’t even really know what I’m asking. But can someone help?!

Bump...

Nothing here sounds to me like labour is about to start. Have you talked to your midwife about what happens if you go into labour before your section date?

The pressure could just be from the baby's head pushing down. With my second the last few weeks felt like walking with a ball between my legs. Do you have anything else like contractions?

It sounds like you have a lot to deal with at the moment. Is there anyone about who could take the toddler a bit so you can rest?

Labour is so unpredictable so all we can do is guess same as you. Hope it all goes well with your pregnancy.