False labour/labour question?

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ok for the past three weeks ive been going through alot of false labour. over the last couple of days the contractions have been getting stronger, around 10-15 mins apart only to just stop after about 2-3 hours. Last night was the worst i thought for sure it was it. yesterday afternoon i went for a walk and at about 5.30pm the contractions started and they were very painful and about 6-10 mins apart. i had constant back pain inbetween contractions as well. I was told to have a bath to help things along so at about 7.30pm i had a bath and my contractions pretty much died off and stopped after that. I was so sure it was all starting. This is my second baby and had nothing like this with my first. Im 39 weeks. So im wondering has anyone experienced something similar and when did the real thing start for you and how did you know it was the real thing? This is driving me insane, im happy to wait until baby is ready even if it is another two weeks but i feel like my body is teasing me and driving me insane.

P.s have been losing mucous plug over the last three weeks as well.
I dont want to call the midwife as i know she will just say wait until they are five mins apart or your water breaks, im after experiences. thank you.

Proud Mama of 4 · Accepted Answer

Drink lots of water, your water might break. This happend to me with my second and third babies.  I had my mucous plug come out over the course of three weeks too. Very frustrating. Keeps you on edge.

Sarah G · Answer

I am also 39 weeks (due on 9/25).  I have been going through the same thing as you.  I have had all kinds of false contractions, for the last 2-3 weeks, lost my mucus plug and everything.  My damn contractions keep stopping too.  It is very nerve racking....I feel like I am going to be pregnant forever! lol  I even thought about trying to drink castor oil or something to try and induce myself, but I felt guilty trying to make her be born before she was ready, so I didn't do it.  All I can say is what everyone is telling me walk, walk, walk, and when your not walking, rest all you can because that will be over when you finally do have your baby.  Good luck to you :)

TaDa · Answer

you are getting close. Last month I had my son and experienced a pot ofcthe same things that you just described. One evening I went for a 2 mile walk and a few hours later my water broke. I was so ready to have him, but in the end he comes when he is ready. Best of luckierp up the walking. (and also remember what got you pregnant can get you unpregnant).

mommy of Zachary · Answer

I just want to say i feel your pain! Im 38 weeks and going through the same thing!

Anonymous · Answer

With your back pain it could be back labor in which you may not have normal feeling contractions.

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