Could this be the start of anything???

[alexv123]

I'm currently 38 + 4 today and I am feeling so fed up 😩 for the last couple of days I've been having the worst backache and diarrhoea (sorry tmi) down below is feeling so sore & is swollen. The only sort of pains I've been getting feel like period sort of pains crossed with a pain where you hold your wee in for too long if that makes sense. Ive had no "show" or anything- I've been wearing a pad which is always damp but I've had it checked for my waters before and it's not- I feel like it's where the babies head is pushing so far down.... well it feels like he is! I've tried to bounce on my ball & go for a walk but I can only manage a little bit before I feel sore or had enough. I know I'm moaning and should be lucky to be on this position but these last weeks really do drag don't they! Has anyone experienced anything similar & had any signs of anything being close?

I’d say it depends on if the pains are coming and going. I’m 40+2 now and have pretty much had four weeks of diarrhoea, back ache, period pains etc. I think it’s the body’s way of gearing up for labour. From my countless google searches, if it’s the real thing then it will soon ramp up and the pains will come and go regularly, getting closer together and more painful. I hope it is the start of something for you though!

Have you really? Wow, bless you! The pain's definitely aren't consistent or anything so I don't think it's going to the start of anything sadly!!