Early Labor Question

JJSunshine817

So yesterday I devoted myself to walking around the mall for a few hours. Later in the evening I had some bloody show and was so sore around my pelvis/lower back/top inside of thighs. I also was feeling pains in my cervix like lightening crotch last into the night last night. This could just be because LO was active and jamming her head into my cervix though.

This morning my pelvis is still sore and I've been having very very mild BH. Could this possibly be early labor? Also, for those that have had their LOs, how long did early labor last for you? I'm not sure if I should actually be timing these BH but they are so mild I'm not really paying attention to them.

ncbelle

Could be hours of early labor ....or days.  I wouldn't bother timing contractions until they become at least somewhat painful.  You can have noticeable, not really productive contractions for days - when it's the real deal, you'll know ;-)

JM712

I hate to rain on your parade, but I have been having all of those symptoms for at least 3 weeks now (except the bloody show).  I hope for your sake that it is early labor because the waiting is excruciating!!  Good luck!

DucatiLeah

The bloody show is probably the most promising symptom for you. For me, I had that and my BH picked up, but they weren't painful or picking up in time or intensity for a while. Once they picked up, I started to pay attention and eventually they were the real deal. Hopefully it's quick for you!