I know we can't say for sure when labour starts and everyone is different, I'm just wondering about people's experiences and if I'm being optimistic about my symptoms.
Im 39w4d. Today has just felt a bit different for me. I was absolutely exhausted last night, went to bed early and managed a good 5 hours straight sleep which is the most I've had in weeks. I did manage a few extra hours in later this morning, as well. I've had increased discharge for the past few weeks. My urine samples and swabs have all came back normal and when I've had my growth scan 2 weeks ago fluid was perfectly fine around my baby. Today, though, the discharge has been a LOT more and just maybe an hour ago when I went to the toilet, after I wiped I noticed a small amount of pink discharge. It wasn't a lot, but I could definitely see there was colour to it. My back pain and pelvic pain have been getting worse each day. I get slight cramp, but it's low down and not every day. I might have cramping once in a day and not get it again until a few days later. I have had it a bit more today but it's more like a dull ache. I've had a bit of stomach ache too and been feeling sick, like I've ate something bad. I'm also boiling but it's quite hot in my house anyways. I don't know if these are signs or if I'm just being optimistic and these are things that might last me a few more days.
I had a vaginal exam a few days ago and my midwife told me my cervix is soft and she could feel babys head, so I'm pretty much ready, she was saying, just waiting for little man to make his appearance. He's still moving about nicely and seems quite comfortable in there