Ftm here.
I've been having back and period - like pains for 3 days now. Sometimes contractions are less than ten minutes apart and go on for 6+ hours overnight so I'm not sleeping. But then completely fall away in the afternoon.
My mucus plug has just made an appearance. I'm 40 weeks.
Anyone else experienced this? The not sleeping due to contractions is so hard, how am I meant to deliver on no sleep. Panicking this could go on for a few more days yet! Where will I find the energy.
The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.
Learn more about our guidelines.Is baby imminent now? 🤞

Hey, I've been having similar period cramps and back pains over past couple of weeks, lost my plug over a week ago then had strong contractions that ramped up to 3 in 10 minutes on Wednesday...then nothing more 🤷🏼♀️
I think it's all good signs that your body is preparing, but also exhausting staying chilled then suddenly thinking it could be happening now 🤦🏼♀️
I hope you manage to get some rest, maybe try naps if you're struggling at night. Fingers crossed things progress soon 🤞🏻

I had a similar experience, although I did manage to get a bit of sleep. On the third night the contractions ramped up and were suddenly 2-3 mins apart. Baby was born around 3 hours later. I’m glad I had a slow latent phase as my body was preparing and the active labour was quick. Sounds like all positive signs! Just rest as much as you can when you get a chance, I’m sure things will progress soon
Thanks ladies. So good to hear because all that I've read makes me doubt if this is really latent labour. Fingers crossed for a bit of rest and a quick but not too painful active labour 🤞
Congratulations on your little one, ! 💛