I am having some pretty significant back and lower belly cramping that began around 3 p.m. It has only gotten stronger as the night has gone on, but I can't define a beginning and an end to each cramp like I thought a contraction would feel like. It feels like some pretty heavy menstrual cramping. I was so sure I'd know what labor felt like, and now I realize I actually have no idea.
Did anybody else feel like this before they went into labor? How long before?
clementine / 824 posts
Yup! Mine started with the same kind of cramping but got stronger every three to five minutes from the start. I headed to the hospital after a few hours. Could be the real deal!!
coconut / 8498 posts
Could be! You'll definitely know when you have that first "real" contraction!
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
Sounds promising. I would say if you drink a bunch of water, take a shower and lay down and then they still persist that it's definitely the real thing.
squash / 13764 posts
Could be! Mine started with my water breaking, so I was pretty sure...but the first contractions I had just felt like period cramps, and weren't really timable, as they had no real peak. So this could be it for you!
pineapple / 12053 posts
my water broke and contractions started about an hour later. i definitely knew it was go time!
coconut / 8475 posts
Omgoodness. Sounds like what happened to me. I had a baby in my arms less than 12h after that initial feeling of "cramps". Mine were always just a crampy feeling 
pea / 11 posts
Grizz!!! This might be it mama! You might be the full moon baby bringer afterall 
pomegranate / 3212 posts
@grizz: oo la la! I think I'm goin to be up all night following this! Sort of kidding. Do you think you'll be able to rest/sleep like everyone suggests??
persimmon / 1479 posts
@grizz: Aaahhh this could be it. Remind me again of your due date (and when the family reunion is,lol)
papaya / 10473 posts
@knittylady: Definitely, since I don't know what it is yet. I'm going to try to sleep through the suspenseful part! I'm worried it's just a tease but it hasn't gone away.
cantaloupe / 6164 posts
I had lots of cramping/BH's & prodromal labor, but ended up with an induction because I didn't go into real labor. I think I started a thread like this a few months ago, because I had no idea if my cramping was labor, but everyone said, "Oh you'll know!" They were right. My contractions were much different than the BH's (WAY more painful), and didn't feel like menstrual cramps. It felt like someone was squeezing my insides RELENTLESSLY, and had a very definite beginning and end. Everyone is different though, so this could be it for you. If it is just BH's, that's okay - they help get your body ready for the real thing! I was already at 4cm when I went in for my induction due to all the cramping & BH's!
honeydew / 7687 posts
I'd definitely try to sleep if I were you. For me, labor came on an was 'time-able' from the get go. But everyone's different Good luck!
pear / 1986 posts
So exciting! Yay! Could really be that almost full moon spurring things on!
pomegranate / 3577 posts
@grizz: AHHHHH!!! If this is it, rest as much as you can, relax and trust all of the preparations you have already done! You know I'm checking this board as soon as I get up in the morning.
pear / 1563 posts
Well of course I have no insight to add, just so excited to see this thread from a June mama! Good luck if this is the real thing, and keep us posted if you can!
bananas / 9357 posts
It could be it! Mine started as painful menstrual like cramps. No real rhythm at first. Then they started getting stronger and I could time them. Contractions start out mild and builds up to a peak then slowly goes away. Like a bell curve. Try and rest just in case it is the real deal.
nectarine / 2667 posts
What @T.H.O.U.: said. Drink water & sleep - if they stick around they're probably for real (I had lots of prelabor that felt like what you're describing, but they would go away if I rested).
Yahoo - full moons are no joke! I hope you're not reading this, because you're resting. Good luck, mama!
eggplant / 11287 posts
@grizz: it sounds like the real freaking deal! Keep us updated...good luck!!
coconut / 8305 posts
I had LOTS of prodromal labor! LOTS! Daaaaaays worth! I know that doesn't make anyone happy to hear but seriously! Around the full moon I had my first bit of false labor & then it just kind of continued.
BUT you know, that every contraction IS getting your body ready & IS doing exactly what it's supposed to!
coconut / 8305 posts
I hope the lack of reply means @grizz is in labor & we'll get to meet the little man soon!
clementine / 972 posts
@grizz: we might be delivery date twins! I'm right alongside you and have been having contractions 10 minutes apart for the past 6 hours. Praying it's not false labor for either of us!
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts
@Mrs. Lovejoy: good luck to you too!!!
@grizz: I hope you're doing well!!
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