How did you feel before you went into labor?

Question

I am 37 weeks with my first so I don't really know what to expect. I've been experiencing really strong BH for a few weeks now, but I feel like they're getting worse/more painful. I have really bad back pain, I'm nauseous, I go from extreme energy to just wanting to sleep for hours, I am starving (which is funny because my appetite has been down lately), I lost my mucous plug a week ago and I have an enormous amount of pressure on my pelvis. Any of this sound familiar to you mommies who have done this already?

How did you know it was the real thing (please don't tell me "You'll know" because I am scared I won't!! Fast labor runs in my family) :)

THANKS!!

Answer 1

Well...it started with strong Braxton Hicks May 31st and then contractions on June 1st...but nothing regular until June 2nd. They got stronger all day and then FINALLY close enough together that I was allowed to be admitted not to mention I was finally dilating more.) My son was born June 3rd 7:12 AM.

One the 2nd the contractions were strong and hurt pretty bad, but before that they were mangeable. I was also kind of tired from lack of sleep and not too hungry.  

Answer 2

i got really moody with my first bit everyones head off then had my daughter 2 days later

Answer 3

Well I lost my plug the day I had my son. I KNEW I was going to have him that day I just had a feeling. I even had a doctor appointment that day and my doc said I was probably going to have to be induced the following week. My son was in my arms later that night.