Hi everyone.
I'm 35w 2d, on my second pregnancy. My daughter was a failed induction and emergency section so I've not really experienced the run up to labour before, I think she would have stayed in there forever.
So today I went for a walk around the local aquarium (in hindsight was too much for me). I ended up with constant bad back pain, cramping which wasn't always linked to tightenings, very strong braxton hicks every 15-20 minutes (2 were painful, rest were between very uncomfortable and a bit sore). I've also had loose stools TMI for the past week, but been 3 times today. My bump has dropped considerably over the last week, I can't see how it could be any lower now. I've had no mucus plug. I also have been extra emotional this week and woke up really sad and tired this morning.
This went ok for 2/3 hours but has all calmed down now. Just wondering if it sounds like body could have started in early labour? If so how long can this go in for, would ideally like to make it to 37 weeks at least.