Early labor symptoms? 38 weeks

Question

Today has been a struggle. I was awake from 4-6:30am so the rest of the day has not gone so well.

I had a few loose BM before 10am. Been on the couch exhausted mostly but after my nap I was feeling very flu like- hot flashes, chills, headache, nauseous. Loose BM continued all day long! Been drinking lots of water to keep from getting dehydrated.

A little after my nap I got an energy boost and cleaned some and then started getting hot and feeling so beside myself. Then started having period like cramps and BH here and there. Starting to have back ache/sharp pains.

I really hope this mean labor is starting. Anyone go through this themselves? I'm a first time mom and hoping this goes quickly. I can't imagine feeling like this for weeks more.

Answer

I just turned 39 weeks today and woke up around 2am with these exact ongoing symptoms. I feel like crap right now. Anything I eat or drink turns into loose bowels. I SO hope this is our bodies preparing! Good luck ladies 💐

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Loose stools could be a sign of labor starting soon, since it's your bodies way of relaxing for the baby 👶🏻

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Yes I'm going through the same it been like this for a week an I'm due on Sunday

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Unfortunately, I've been experiencing all of these symptoms for about two weeks...and I'm not due for another 4 weeks. I remember with my first being so so desperate to have symptoms of going into labor-but unfortunately from my experience and what I've seen-that although some symptoms are legitimate...also just as often-women go into labor with absolutely no symptoms or signs of labor. 
Just take it easy little mama! Nap. Nap and nap some more. Before you know it your nugget will be here and you'll miss those precious naps.

Early labor symptoms? 38 weeks

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