Have been having strong contractions, but not close enough to time for a long period of time, backs been hurting, spotting the last two days, and finally been loosing my mucus plug steadily today. I've had a burst of energy most of the day and been cleaning and getting things ready, and now I've had to stop because I'm so nauseated that I just can't stand it. Have any of you had these symptoms and it meant labor was near? I know it's so different for each person. Just 39 weeks today and hoping it's a good sign.