Is this the the begining of the end?

[mhaynes_4]

Hi I'm 39+6 with my first few days ago I had a period pain back ache on and off from 6pm throughout the night but woke up and nothing. Now few days on last night from9pm back ache was on and off then was getting period like pain just under my belly and feeling like I had a dodgy belly went toilet toilet. And middle of night had the urge for toilet toilet again and did Pain stopped but back ache continues on nd off I feel it more when I'm still. Can anyone advise me do I need to contact midwife?

[Lyndsaytw79]

No harm in contacting her but they will most probably tell you to monitor things and call back if you’re have regular contractions or your waters break. Good luck!

[mhaynes_4 in reply to Lyndsaytw79]

Thankyou it's quite hard trying to time them as I don't know how do I time my back ache or when I get belly ache or pains down below ?

[Lyndsaytw79 in reply to mhaynes_4]

A contraction will feel like a tightening across your tummy and for some people around the back, it will last around 30 seconds to start and will increase in intensity then tail off. These will become longer, stronger and more frequent as things progress x

[mhaynes_4 in reply to Lyndsaytw79]

I been getting tightenings for few weeks now but none are really painful just about noticeable. So wonder what was the belly ache period pain under the belly about

[Lyndsaytw79 in reply to mhaynes_4]

Give your midwife a call see what she says

[Et95 in reply to mhaynes_4]

When I was in labour I didn't even realise because the contractions were in my back and wasn't to bad to begin with.. 3 hours later I'm 3cm dilated

[roxannacar]

Have they progressed? I had the whole I think I have dodgy bowels with my second and then pains git worse.... once contractions kick in you can tell as they are painful and build up more and more. In general they want you to call when they're regular every 5 mins u less you live v far away from hospital if so call earlier.

[mhaynes_4 in reply to roxannacar]

Hi they was on nd off. I experienced it all over again last night from 7pm to going to bet but it was just a whole load of back ache on nd off worst I've had in pregnany and was having tightenings that wasn't painful

[Angel90]

I am also first time mom, 40 weeks today. No sign of contraction. While my doctor said head is still not yet engaged even. Quite worry about myself 😢😢 anyway take care and good luck dear.

[mhaynes_4 in reply to Angel90]

Aw have you tried walking walking just 30mins a day does really help I also brought myself a exercise ball and eating lots of pinepple cut deep into the core is good my midwife told me.try not to worry cos worry could possible delaying things things positive that your bundle of joy will be here soon giving you cuddles That's what I hold onto it helps to think and do good

[Angel90 in reply to mhaynes_4]

Yeah i do walk every day 20 to 20 minutes still nothing is happening with my baby. Seems like he doesn't wanna come into this world 😆 . Doctor suggest for c section but i denied. I wanna do normal birth and i am gonna wait until my baby is ready to come out hah.

[mhaynes_4 in reply to Angel90]

Aww u can only do what u can yes ur right when their ready they will let u know lol

[Lyndsaytw79 in reply to Angel90]

Angel! How are you? You’re at the end now, we’ll done! The head doesn’t always engage until labour sometimes in first time labour so don’t worry about that. You’ll be meeting your baby very soon xx

[Angel90 in reply to Lyndsaytw79]

Hi dear! Yeah i am fine 😊thanks for asking. Well i also think like that but nurse told me that being first time mom head should be engaged by this time else it's risky for myself and baby, so i feel quite tense and worried dear. You know besides walking i do all household chores like cleaning, cooking, washing etc...by myself. I am active throughout the pregnancy still why my baby's head is not engaged? Lol 😴😕😥

[Hidden in reply to Angel90]

Try not to worry I know it’s hard but when I had my first he was born at 42weeks to the day and his head only engaged during the birth. Don’t panic it will happen they will come when they are ready and not a moment before. Good luck

[Angel90 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Mitch! Glad to heard that i am not only the one. . Reading your messages made me relaxed now. Thanks alot.

[Hidden in reply to Angel90]

My first baby never engaged until mid labour and everything was fine. Good luck! X

[Angel90 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks dear, it means alot 🙏🙏

[Jessie25 in reply to mhaynes_4]

Hi what tests do Obstetrician do on first app i be 4 months pregent

[Loubump]

Good luck ladies xxxx

[mhaynes_4]

Hiya my lil lady still hasn't arrived but new thing is happing I've had a back ache since last night first time I've experienced it going on to next day. I think this could well be the start of the real thing 😌

[Jessie25]

Hi can any 1 tell me what tests i get done when first see Obstetrician 4 months pregent thanks

[Lyndsaytw79 in reply to Jessie25]

Jessie call the clinic and they will be able to advise you. It totally depends on many factors. There’s no way we could tell you hun sorry x