Has anyone had signs ramp up over a few days and actually gone into labour or just false hope?

I’m 37+1 today with my third and my second I went into spontaneous labour at 36+6 so I really thought she’d be here by now 😩 Anyways over the last week I’ve been dry heaving, actually been sick once, I’ve had diarrhoea and loose stools, such a weak bladder, severe insomnia and crazy pressure down below. Every time she moves I can literally feel the pain of her head going in my vagina 🤣 Is is coming or am I just kidding myself 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Honestly you’ve described exactly what I feel for the last few days and I’m 36+4 with baby Nr 3 as well but she’s not even engaged yet apparently . I don’t think the labour is coming yet, I keep telling myself it’s probably because I’m crazy tired with my 2 and almost 4 year old 😣

I’m just ahead of you at 37+3 and I could’ve pretty much written this myself 🤣😭 I’m awake most of the night now and have been for the last week, although I sometimes manage to have a nap in the daytime which helps a little! The vaginal pressure is INTENSE and her movements are feeling so strong now 🤣 I’ve also been going to the toilet loads sometimes really loose, sometimes not so much. Had 4 trips yesterday alone… TMI 🤣🤣
Still absolutely no sign of labour for me though, just Braxton Hicks and period-type cramp pains. I keep thinking surely this must mean something, but apparently not! 😂 Fingers crossed our babies decide to make an appearance soon! Induction booked for the 9th but hoping she makes an appearance from the 4th onwards would be beautiful 🤞🏼💕xx

Exact same symptoms as me but I’m 35+6 with my second and she wasn’t even engaged at the last check 😭 so ready to not be pregnant x

I don’t know about you but for me, this is definitely the last pregnancy so even though it hurts in places I didn’t know existed, I want this to last because after that, I will never feel this again 🥹

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Has anyone had signs ramp up over a few days and actually gone into labour or just false hope?

I’m 37+1 today with my third and my second I went into spontaneous labour at 36+6 so I really thought she’d be here by now 😩 Anyways over the last week I’ve been dry heaving, actually been sick once, I’ve had diarrhoea and loose stools, such a weak bladder, severe insomnia and crazy pressure down below. Every time she moves I can literally feel the pain of her head going in my vagina 🤣 Is is coming or am I just kidding myself 🤦🏻‍♀️