38+1

I have my midwife appt today I am going to ask for a stretch and sweep- but this morning omg! - pressure has been unreal I keep getting random shooting pains in my lower abdomen and I’d say I have like 3 of these an hour - I’m also feeling this pain in rectum with constant intense shooting pains that take me by surprise, I’ve now legit had a full clear out but pain has not subsided, the pelvic pressure is that bad I’m actually unable to walk properly. Walking like a telly tubby Has anyone else had the same and gone into labour?!

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Omg I’m 38+1 and have had the exact same things as you! Literally every single one!
Yesterday I genuinely thought I was going into labour but it’s subsided now.
Can hardly walk and my toddler is demanding so much from me right now🥲

I’m nearly 40, and I’ve had this on and off with actual waves of contractions.
We think are blessing is coming and then nothing!
It’s teaching me patience and virtue all of this as it’s very hard, mentally and physically!

If you want a natural pain relief and can get a tens machine, I would really recommend them, they have helped me.

The full clear out is a good sign and hopefully you will be in labour soon and not have a stop starter like me 🤣.

Good luck ladies xx

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