i havent felt right all day,i seem to have lost all my energy,i feel extremley heavy,and for some reason my bump feels and looks really low.and my back is absolutley killing me!!(more than usual)did anyone just 'not feel right' before their labour started??does anyone think its going to happen soon?i hope so because im getting soooooooo uncomfortable!!im nearly 37 weeks by the way.thanks.
2006-08-06 10:48:53 · 20 answers · asked by ibiza_shandy_pink 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
if you ar 37 weeks, you may be in labour, but more likely the bump dropping is simply the head engaging, and this causes the backache, due to the sudden shift in position. It does make you feel a little 'off'.
I think you are just at the final stages of preparation, I know its bloody tiresome at this stage, and the weather cant be helping, but it wont be long now, even if you go overdue its only a maximum of 5 weeks to go, so chin up!
2006-08-06 12:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like what you're describing is the baby "dropping." Meaning the baby is descending further into the pelvis to prepare himself for birth. This typically happens a few weeks before you go into labor, but you could go into labor at any time now.
In my experience, I woke up in the middle of the night, and most of what I assume was the mucus plug came out. I didn't think anything of it, I went back to bed, and four hours later, I awoke, and my bag of waters was gushing all over! My contractions didn't even start for another hour. (It typically doesn't happen this way, most women will be in labor for a while before their water breaks.)
Good luck to you, and hang in there! I know the last few weeks are the WORST! You get so anxious. Congratulations on your baby. :o)
2006-08-06 11:00:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I woke up at 4am with period pains - and they were so uncomfortable that i couldnt go back to sleep.
I had clear "shows" for the last few days, and a blood stained one a few hours before birth.
You also get the urge to clean everything in sight! Also, you cant walk far as your bump feels soo heavy and its as if baby`s going to drop out - so you`re scared to walk!
All women feel different, but I now really miss the kicking inside me - so enjoy it while you can!
Good luck!
Baby will come when its good and ready!
2006-08-06 10:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh wow, u excited? When I went into labour with both my sons, i had dull aching cramp in the tops of my legs, backache (as you said) my bump was lower (as you also said) and I had the runs quite a lot!! It sounds like your gettin there, just dont panic when it happens! Good luck to you, I hope you have an easy birth!! Let us all know!! Best wishes xxxxx
2006-08-06 10:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Bex2k6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my first son i had a really bad back ache i didn't know at the time but was a sign of labour, call your midwife if you have a feeling something is happening you know if something is not right but remember all labours are different. Good luck.
2006-08-06 10:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a few more weeks in you yet! I had days like that towards the end and I convinced myself more than once I was going into labour but 9/10 it turned out to be trapped wind!!! I was convinced I was brewing nothing but a big fart!
2006-08-06 21:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with my first 3 i took castor oil,with my 4th i inserted evening primrose capsules,on the 5th day i got an urge to clean the next morning i got up had a bath and within 3 hours my gorgeous little boy was born, a healthy 8lb 4oz,i understand how you feel,it gets so frustrating,if you've got an exercise ball try bouncing on that,it helps the baby's head go down,wish i could help more,my son is only 6months old and wish this website was out then,because i so wanted my son to be born and wanted tips, hope all goes well, :-)
2006-08-06 12:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by stokies 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry love its hard to tell; i felt like this from 38 weeks to 42 weeks. The last month was awful for me as i had no energy and slept all day, but couldn't sleep at night. My sister felt like this one afternoon (she was 36 weeks) and by 9pm that day she went into labour! All you can tell is that the baby is getting ready to be born, but only he/she knows when it will be!
2006-08-06 21:57:25 · answer #8 · answered by cuddlymummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope this help, i had my first baby four months ago, i felt extremely heavy and felt my baby weight really low and could not walk at all, my feet swelled up and had a constant urge to go to the toilet all the time. i could not sleep at all. it was very uncomfortable. i was about 37-38 weeks too. good luck
2006-08-06 13:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sounds like it's going to happen soon - although not straight away.
Are you nesting? This is a sure sign (when you feel an overwhelming need to tidy and clean up). Pre-labour signs also include vomiting - well, mine did.
Good luck xx
2006-08-06 10:54:09 · answer #10 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋