What signs did y’all notice before you went into labor?

Hey, guys! Beyond the traditional signs of contractions, water breaking, etc. did y’all notice any other signs in your body that indicated you were about to go into labor?

I’m currently 36 weeks + 5 days pregnant with my first (a girl), and I’m just curious if there are other things you noticed! I’m not in labor, but this is my first, so I have no clue what to expect haha :)

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Here for the comments 👀 I’m at the same GA as you 36w5d

FTM here and also curious too, almost 36wks

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When I was in labor, i felt like I had to poop a lot ( did have some loose stool), def contractions, and blood. It’s sooo different for everyone. My water didn’t even break.

Losing mucus plug over a couple of days span and some loose stools (but this can also happen with the super high hormone levels). Otherwise, just classic contractions starting until they become regular.

I’m curious too! I’m scared when the first contraction hits.. what it’s gonna feel like 😂 36 weeks haha

Sudden urge to nest and get everything ready. Losing mucus plug. You will just know

what an interesting way to put it! I haven’t had any BH! I’ve heard that contractions start out like period cramps.. but period cramps are continuous.. not intermittent.. so I have no idea what to expect 😂

that’s interesting! I can’t tell if it has.. I think it has just been the baby moving 😂 I’m so terrified to feel the first contraction haha!!

No signs lol other than getting large! Contractions came on spontaneously which is what majority of women experience. Show / waters breaking etc happened in established labour. Trust me when you know you’ll know

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