Latent / Slow Labour??

[Gee12347]

Hey, just looking for some advice on latent / slow labour!❤️

Since Wednesday I’ve been experiencing mild period cramps, which have ramped up over the course of the 3 days!
Last night I thought I was going to end up in active labour but when lying down and sleeping the pains settled.
All day today the pains have been on and off with a constant dull ache in my back.
Seems to get worse as the day goes on..

I’m loosing parts of my mucus plug and also feel like I could be leaking fluid but I’m not 100% sure if I am or not.
This is my 3rd pregnancy - my second baby was 10lb so as you can imagine my pelvic floors are definitely not very strong🤣with the pressure of baby I do leak urine so I can’t tell if I’m leaking urine or amniotic fluid!

I have also got immense pressure down below which is also very uncomfortable and painful.

Does this sound like the start of labour?

Any advice will be appreciated😃

It sounds very familiar to the beginning of my delivery with DC2. (I’m also pregnant with DC3 now too) could you pop a pad on so you can check if the liquid is clear or urine? TMI but fluid from waters breaking smells sweet and different to urine.
I had discomfort, sore back and leaky all day the day before and I got up to pee and my waters broke on the bathroom floor. I stood for about 2/3 mins wondering if I’d wet myself or not!

Thank you @Mumofsoontobe3
I mean I have had a pad on for a few days but can only smell urine, so can’t really smell the sweetness of the waters if I am leaking!
I have had very watery discharge on wiping, I’ll have to see how things go!

thank you for your comment x

On wiping I had a bit of discharge but it looks quite watery so not sure if that could be discharge mixed with my waters?