Hi ladies, FTM here, looking for some info from the June Mamas brain trust!

I am 40+2 today, and yesterday and today I have been experiencing lots of pressure low down, and a weird bloaty-crampy tightening which is mostly in my lower belly and my lower back. Which comes and goes randomly, with no real pattern, the tightness lasts for two or three deep breaths though. The sensation ranges from just uncomfortable, to painful, and only really happens while I am standing

up.

Does this sound like the beginning of labour to you? Should I bother timing them?