Help, is this early labor or just normal?

I woke up about an hour ago & have had constant menstrual like cramps since. They are constant but slightly grow with intensity then go back to full pain. Also have slight lower back pain that’s constant.

I have A LOT of pressure below, maybe lightening crotch but also feel like I could poop but can’t if I try. (Sorry TMI)

Bouncing very gently on a birthing ball helps slightly.

My stomach has been getting tight but it’s not noticeable except to my touch.

It’s 5:30, I go to work at 7:30… but debating if I should work at home today.

My next OB appointment is Tomorrow at 8:15, so about 24 hrs. Just not sure if that’s too long to wait.

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How many weeks are you? I’m 37 weeks today and I experienced that all of last week. My doula said my body was preparing for labor and it was a good sign. But you can always call your OB.

This is exactly how I feel this morning! I hope we get answers because it’s super uncomfortable

37w5d!!

yes! I finally fell back asleep for a bit but woke up and feeling the same again.

As long as I’m feeling my LO still moving throughout the day I’m going to try to tough it out at home unless they turn into what feel more like contractions to me and closer together.

I stay with my parents, so as soon as the pain subsided I told my mom about the pain and she made me hop in the shower and start tracking. She’s all excited because she thinks my daughter is coming I’ll be 37 weeks tomorrow

that’s so sweet 🥹

My husbands still asleep so I haven’t woke him up yet to tell him.

I decided to work from home today just in case!

I have a vet visit for my dog in an hour and my prenatal class. I’m gonna try to go to both, but if the pain gets unbearable I’m gonna go home till I can’t take the pain anymore. My contractions are about an hour apart right now, so nothing too severe

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