Can this be the start of labor?

Question

Ever since yesterday I have been having mild cramping like I am going to start my period. It started out mild, and I would cramp about every hour or so, but since last night they have gotten 7-8 minutes apart and have gotten more intense. I'm 39 weeks and 2 days. Could this cramping be the start of labor? Or is it normal?

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This was my post. At 7:40 my water broke, currently waiting for the arrival of my baby boy! 💙💙

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I had a few really bad nights in a row of this and talked to my midwife. She said it was prodromal labor which doesn't get talked about a lot. Look it up! It can last for a vouple weeks unfortunately. Try to stay relaxed and being hydrated has helped me a lot at night (coconut water). Emotionally it has been very draining thinking that this is it! But after of few days of it I know what to expect and I've grown a little more patient :)

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This happened to me for 3 days! Finally went into real labor the second my water broke!

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Following! In the same boat at 38 and 2

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Following. I've been dealing with the samething. In my back. Sometimes it's so intense makes me have to poop ... It's been pretty intense for me for about two three days now. Would like to know what other moms think. Or if we've been in labor and don't know it lol.

Can this be the start of labor?

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