I have been getting what I would say mild period cramps on and off for most of the morning. I have a backache too, but that is more round the middle of my back so not even sure if that is related or just because of posture etc.
I am 37+3 today and my bump has felt 'tight' for most of the morning, I also had an upset stomach this morning (sorry TMI). I haven't lost my plug as far as I know, and my waters haven't gone, but I have had an increase in discharge (sorry more TMI) over the past couple days. I was absolutely bloody exhausted yesterday but all I have wanted to do today is organise our wardrobe and sort through clothes, and had an energy boost.
I am quite lucky to have quite a high pain threshold, and as this is my first baby, I have NO idea what to expect contractions to feel like... I know it is different for everyone but what did they feel like for you?
I don't know if all of what I am experiencing is any sort of sign of impending labour, or if it is just what to expect at 37 weeks... any advise would be greatly appreciated!