Labour??

I’ve had on/off mild period cramps since 9 last night, very irregular and very mild, but I just had one that woke me up. My waters haven’t gone and nor has my mucous plug… but could this be a sign that it’s close?! I’m 40+3 and desperate to meet her!

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You dont always lose your mucus plug or have your water break before labor starts, sometimes its during!
If its still irregular and tolerable like period cramps then id say youre okay and on the right track!!
Drink plenty of fluids!!! And go ahead and eat something because if it is labour youre going to need it!! Good luck!!

Oh also keep an eye on your blood pressure! If you start to feel dizzy, faint, or nauseous go ahead and make your way to the hospital just to be safe!

Maybe getting closer! Not everyone water breaks and I didn’t loose my mucus plug with my first. Just watch how close those contractions get together. Oh and I highly recommend some sexy time with the partner. His sperm and your orgasm can send you into labor. It worked with my first. Good luck!

They’re coming every 7-10 minutes correctly, still fairly mild though. I’ll call the birth centre and see what they say - aghhh!!! Exciting and terrifying!

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