Normal or labor signs?

Laura • January 2012 👰🏻 January 2013 👧🏼 being induced 7/19 2016 👶🏻
((I apologize, for I know 95% of us July mommies are posting these same questions))
I'm 35 weeks, have a super large baby in there (>97th%) and too much fluid (9 something?). Starting last night, I've experienced:
-dull back ache (more than normal)
-lower abdomen cramps that come and go
-increased pelvic pressure 
Drinking water, resting, stretching, walking... None of it makes it go away. 
I was induced with my first and had only back labor so if these were normal labor contractions (not saying they are), I'm not sure if I'd be able to tell 😳
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La

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My doc and everyone around me has said when u can't finish a sentence through a contraction that's when I'll know it's game time. I've been having days of 4-5 hours of mild to moderate contractions and then they stop 😡 

La

Laura • Jun 19, 2016
That's a good way to put it. Thanks! I went on a long walk with my daughter and they stopped. Tho now Texas heat has caused me to have sausage fingers lol

Ni

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You'd DEFINITELY be able to tell, the cramps would be more consistent and have a pattern. Best advice- time them if you're in labor they will get more intense and they won't let up as you say and would be closer together as time goes by. Your body most likely is preparing for the day you give birth I'm sure you're anxious as we all are! Im 36 weeks and ive been having cramps & braxton hicks like crazy, with mild spotting. I go tues and from that point on I'll be going weekly. From what ive read you could be in early labor for days, but for now let that baby keep baking, and just hang in there! Good luck!😊

La

Laura • Jun 19, 2016
Thanks! I guess I've just forgotten from my first pregnancy how the last month was haha

Re

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I'm 37w4d and I've been feeling the same. I described it to my doctor last week and she said they're Braxton hicks. But if you are concerned call your doctor.

Je

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I'm in the same boat Stat wise with babies size and extra fluid...was told that the extra fluid can cause belly pains...I've had all those same symptoms since 34 weeks and here I am 38 weeks and still prego.

Re

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I have Polyhydramnios which is too much fluid. Found out today. My baby estimated weight right now is 5lbs 14oz at 34 weeks. Doctor said too much fluids can cause you to go into labor early or your water break early. I been having bh all day.. more than 8 an hour and some hurt just a little but it seemed to calm down. Now I'm paranoid I will go into labor soon.

Re

Rebecca • Jun 22, 2016
thanks!!

La

Laura • Jun 22, 2016
I hope your BH ease up a bit for you :)

La

Laura • Jun 22, 2016
Yeah that's what I have, just not an extreme case of it. It appeared at my 30 week growth scan and I've been having to go every week for sonograms since then. Hoping it doesn't get too extreme!

k.

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How do they measure your water level ?? They never mentioned my wster level just wondering about mine

Be

Be • Jun 22, 2016
I had a growth ultrasound

La

Laura • Jun 19, 2016
No problem! They may not check till 30ish weeks

k.

k.m. • Jun 19, 2016
ok ya i had taht at 20 weeks but they didnt mention fluid levels thanks

Sh

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I was told my water level being 9 was low, not high...

Be

Be • Jun 22, 2016
I think 5-20 is normal .. That's what my dr said bc I'm 22%

Re

Rebecca • Jun 22, 2016
9 is normal.. mines is like 28 😩

La

Laura • Jun 22, 2016
I probably worded it wrong, I just know it's high, but not extremely high (like scary) just enough to keep an eye on it

Ma

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I am 37+3 and i have same symptoms, it's even disappointing when they become regular for like few hours and i am like "this is IT!", then they vanish away like nothing happened 🙄

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That just sounds like a normal night for me. 

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3rd trimester sucks

La

Laura • Jun 22, 2016
Thanks, that makes me feel better. Tho it sucks!