Hi,
I am two days away from my due date and i've felt a bit 'different' the last few days, 6 days to be exact. I've had braxtocn hick all the way through but i have them now every hr at least (been like that fro a few days) and combined with backache and period like pains. Also had loose bowels (excuse all the details) for a few days. I've heard that these can all be signs of labour not being too far away. How far away exactly? I am soo impatient and can't wait to see my little baby girl and i am hoping every little thing is a real sign. Any advise on this?
2007-02-22 22:52:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Thank you all for great answers! It has now been a few more hours, still the same feelings, no changes but did call my midwife and she did say that something is happening but like most of you said too, it can drag on so she just suggested i'd go to sleep and get lots of rest before my big 'job'! So i will. And thank you again for great answers :)
2007-02-23 07:30:33 · update #1
yes looks like u are in the 1st stages of labour...go for a walk or take a hot bath to help u go into progressive labour congrats by the way hope its not to long away for u know and good luck on your new arrival
2007-02-22 22:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by michelle m 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Im a mother of three - had similar feelings before all three births. Backache and period like pains with loose bowel movements occured about two days before I went into labour properly. I dont think you will be long now. Enjoy the birth, I know it is difficult but the more relaxed you remain the easier it is. I had no problems in labour and managed to enjoy it. Hope you have a wonderful experience and that you and your daughter are healthy and strong. Good luck.
2007-02-22 23:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would say theses are sings of very early labour i know what you mean by feeling different i felt like that in both of my pregnancies at the end your bowels being lose is your body preparing its self for birth your braxton hicks are now stronger and have a pattering i would start counting these as real contractions especially seeing that Ur are due but sad to say this can go on for days try going out for a walk that can make the contractions abit more defined stronger and mor frequent i know your inpatient i was exactly the same but its not up to us when your wee girl wants to come she will no sooner or no later completely up to her typical woman all ready lol good luck and congrats
2007-02-22 23:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like your going to have a baby soon:) Yes all those are SIGNS that you could be going into labor, but the doesnt necessarily mean that you are going to be delivering tonight, as much as you would like too. As for the cramps, call your doc and ask him/her because they might want you to come in for a check to see if your dialated or effaced at all. Look for these signs, too: bloody show(kinda mucus-y and could even slip out when your going to the bathroom), your water breaking, or if you are having 8 contractions in an hour, because that is real labor. If your contractions continue to stay the same, do not become closer or stronger, and you have no other signs of labor, your probably not in labor yet. Just relax and let your body do its thing. Good luck!
2007-02-22 23:06:33 · answer #4 · answered by alana:) 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Braxton Hicks are common in late pregnancy, preparing you for the real thing, but if you are experiencing pains as well, you are most likely in early labour. Have you gone to the hospital/gynaecologist to have them check if you are dilated or monitor your BH - if they are still that - contractions? Just to see if the pains and the like are actually starting to move things along, or whether it's not the real thing yet...
2007-02-22 23:04:33 · answer #5 · answered by tinania-elfireb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like early stages, but be warned that can drag on for a few days, particularly in first-time mothers. Then again, things could heat up any minute. You should call your OB and tell them what you're experiencing. It's doubtful they will want you to come in, but they may have some instructions for you in the meantime.
2007-02-22 23:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think youre getting close, but thats just going by what I've read. I've had 3 kids, but all 3 were induced- each for different reasons, so i never went into labor on my own. I'm hoping to have at least one baby with my new husband, so maybe I'll be able to have that experience next time. Good luck with you!!
2007-02-22 23:04:04 · answer #7 · answered by tonysdoll815 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like things are on the move you could be in slow labour which can last quite a few days before anything major happens, try to relax and your baby will be with you real soon, good luck i hope everything works out ok
2007-02-22 22:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by tracy w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL LOVE MAYBE BY THE TIME U READ THIS THE BABY WILL BE ON YOUR KNEE... HA HA THIS IS IT GIRL SOUNDS LIKE URE ON THE WAY IT COULD BE A LONG LABOUR BUT PLAY IT BY EAR AND IF THE PAINS GET TOO CLOSE TOGETHER GO TO THE HOSPITAL OR GIVE THEM A WEE RING.. IVE GOT 6 KIDS AND ALL MY BIRTHS WENT WELL HAVE A GREAT LIFE AND ENJOY URE BIRTH... XXX LOVE LIZ.....
2007-02-22 23:17:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are getting close. When I was pregnant I never had Braxton-Hicks, not even one. But the day I went into labor I woke up and my body was all tingly and I just knew. Good Luck with labor, it's so worth it! And Congratulations.
2007-02-22 22:58:20 · answer #10 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋