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40 weeks pregnant woke up with intense period pain.

202 replies

PollyBlue6 · 23/12/2021 08:39

Well, it woke me up actually at 4:30am.
Had more intense period type pain every 30 mins till 6ish then fell asleep till 8am.
Had my last one at 8:30am.

This could be things kicking off couldn't it?

It's in my lower back, bum and lower bump (where period pain usually is)

OP posts:
SmallGreenStripes · 23/12/2021 08:40

Yes 😁

SmallGreenStripes · 23/12/2021 08:40

Hope your bag is packed! Grin

SpiderFluff · 23/12/2021 08:41

I think your baby is on the way!

Ihearthosesleighbellsringing · 23/12/2021 08:41

This is it.. Good luck

Pickles89 · 23/12/2021 08:41

Well, yes, of course. Period pains are caused by your uterus contracting so...

Bitofachinwag · 23/12/2021 08:41

Definitely. Good luck :)

Soubriquet · 23/12/2021 08:42

Yep. Hopefully you will be holding that baby by Christmas

Good luck

2reefsin30knots · 23/12/2021 08:43

Christmas present, incoming! Grin

ANameChangeAgain · 23/12/2021 08:43

Good luck op. Exciting day for you!
Have a nice warm bath. X

Sh05 · 23/12/2021 08:44

Try and get as much rest as possible in between the contractions as well as light snacks/meals to keep your energy up.
Good luck!

roseofthenorth · 23/12/2021 08:44

Yes!! My labour started as period-like pain at 4:30am and I was in established labour by 7am! Good luck! Exciting. Grin

Original poster
PollyBlue6 · 23/12/2021 08:45

Oh finally Grin

Thank you everyone.

I was convinced I'd be pregnant forever.
Finishing my Coffee and getting on that birthing ball.

OP posts:
WishMyNameWasWittyNotShitty · 23/12/2021 08:45

Aww how exciting....get on your ball and try to relax a bit!

Good luck x

EcoCustard · 23/12/2021 08:48

Sounds like it OP! Mine started with period pains early morning and Labour followed. Dc1 I was holding an hour later Grin. Get bouncing..

weebarra · 23/12/2021 08:51

Start bouncing! DS1 was born on this day, 14 years ago. Make sure the car is scraped! Good luck.

VaguelyInteresting · 23/12/2021 08:53

Yes! Looks like baby will be here in time for Christmas!

stuntbubbles · 23/12/2021 08:53

Shamelessly placemarking while also presumptively assuming you’re going to live-report your labour on MN Grin

Donotgogentle · 23/12/2021 08:55

A Christmas baby thread, lovely.

Good luck op!

mumofEandE · 23/12/2021 08:56

I remember when I went into labour that it started off exactly how period pain was!
So Good Luck you're having a little Christmas pudding today!

Iamblossom · 23/12/2021 08:57

Oh how exciting, yep that's deffo you on the way. Please let us know how you get on. 🤗

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 23/12/2021 08:57
Xmas Smile
Preg19 · 23/12/2021 08:59

Ooo sounds like how my last labour started! Good luck and keep us updated 😊

Crazydogmumma · 23/12/2021 09:04

Ahhh- brings back happy memories- my labour started this time 25 years ago and I welcomed my baby on Christmas eve. It makes it a more magical time. Good luck and keep us all posted- I love a Christmas baby!

sidesplittinglol · 23/12/2021 09:05

Good luck op! Definitely LO coming to make an appearance for Christmas!

Lifeisnteasy · 23/12/2021 09:05

Sounds very much like the beginning of labour! How exciting! Good luck!