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38 weeks, early signs of labor?

hbrooks88974hbrooks88974 member
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I have been experiencing strong amounts of pressure, cramping, strong Braxton Hicks, and some mild irregular contractions (along w/frequent trips to the potty TMI). Could this mean LO is getting ready to grace us with her presence? No real contractions as far as I can tell and they are definitely not regular.  
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Re: 38 weeks, early signs of labor?

  • jessib10jessib10 member
    Could be, could not be. You're 2weeks shy of your due date, so hopefully sometime before then you'll have her. :)
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  • hbrooks88974hbrooks88974 member
    I know, just curious. :) I have been Googling all morning. And it's pretty much what you said, could or could not be. All of these new experiences just freaks me out a bit. 
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  • jessib10jessib10 member
    For me, with my last babe, before my water broke I had a huge increase in discharge. But, it's unfortunately so different for each woman.

    As long as you're in tune to your body I think you'll know. :)
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  • dunvillesdunvilles member

    Take a Tylenol, lay on your left side, and relax for a bit. If it all goes away, you're not in full blown labor yet.

    Or, go for a walk and see if your symptoms increase... GL

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  • chicki1012chicki1012 member
    I have had these for weeks and I'm almost 40 weeks and still preggo. Sorry to get your hopes up
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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    I had the same with DS. He was born at 41 weeks. Means nothing in my experience.


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  • TeacherVickyTeacherVicky member
    IMO, all of the "early signs of labour" mean nothing. I think the best one is regular, timeable contractions.
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  • Zriseon3Zriseon3 member
    I'm 33 weeks and have been having the same thing. My doctor said its all perfectly normal, even this early. Go with your instincts.
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  • tesskerrtesskerr member
    In 39w5d, and have been like that for a good week at least. It sucks and is very frustrating!
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  • Therese DemesaTherese Demesa member
    Same here, pretty confusing and frustrating at times lol! But 80% of mothers I have spoken to and of course my own OB have stated that "you will know when you are in labor." Good luck and your LO will come when the timing is right :)
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  • TiffanyCMU25TiffanyCMU25 member
    I'm almost 36 weeks and have been feeling the exact same symptoms!  To top it off I got butterflys out of nowhere making me feel like she was coming soon but who knows!  I hope she comes early because I have big babies that run in my family and I do not want to push out a 10 pounder like I was...LOL!!  I am getting checked this Friday to see how I am progressing but I do feel worse after I walk a lot so maybe its a sign I'm getting closer! :)

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