what dio contractions feel like?

[Natalie1984]

sorry ladys ur probley sick of me now. had period pains since sweep yesterday, had bloody show this morn and all day ita felt like im on my period. now my backache has got worse and i keep getting cramping pains through my back and pelvis and pains like i need a poo, anyone had this? are these contrctions? im dead uncomfortable but dont wana ring midwife if it turns out to be nothing, there bareable at the mo and cant really diffienate when they start and stop coz the backache is constantly there, its hard to explain but somethings defo going on........help!

All my labour was backache till the last few mins

Yep, 1st labour all backache until actual birth. 2nd labour all pain in pelvis and tummy.

started getting pain in me pelivs now and cramps, and ive got all weak and shakey

Ring the midwife Natalie

Oh yes, the 'poo pain', I remember it well. Spent hours trying to go to the loo before I realised what it was Ring the midwife / hospital Natalie and good luck, sounds like it's happening!

Sounds like labour to me

Good luck!

could be start of it. if you are feeling unwell too call the MW

if it is the start of labour, you would be better of at home, in the bath, relaxing and resting, if all is well

make syre you are eating and drinking

starlight,can you CAT me please?

they feel like period pains, but worse, and in waves that come and go in their intensity.

OH yes, I also thought I need to do a poo, for about 2 hours..... it never showed up though.

lol rang midwife she seems to think everythings ok, going 4 a bath guess time will tell

I know this is now a bit late as you are probably in the bath already, but, a cautionary tale....
When going for the prescribed bath do not get stuck.
Furthermore, do not decide the only way to get out is to drain all the water out first.
This will lead to you having to be hauled out in a very undignified fashion by DP / passing helpful person and then carted off to hospital in a state.

no, not at all ! just wanted to ask you something and deleted your last email!

have emialed you, please make sure i odn;t go in your spam box ! x