L.S. asks from Omaha, NE on October 17, 2011
Anyone Feel Sick Before Labor?
Hi Moms. I've just made it to 37 weeks on Sunday and since then been allowed off bed rest (on BR since 28 weeks) and have stopped taking my medication to prevent contractions (don't worry - doctor's orders). Today I have not felt very well. A mix between a stomach ache and the feeling that I might have diarrhea, yet I'm not throwing up nor have I had diarrhea (TMI: stools are softer, but not super loose as many sites say happens when labor is approaching).I have been having some irrgular, but strong contractions and I keep getting that pressure feeling in my pelvic region (almost like I need to use the restroom). Just wondering if any moms felt a bit icky before labor began or if you knew whether or not it might be a sign... With my first baby, my water broke at 35 weeks, so it was quite unexpected. This time, since I've made it full term, I must be overly anxious and looking for any sign to tell me it's approaching... two very different experiences :) Thanks, Moms!
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D.B. answers from Charlotte on October 17, 2011
Yep, sounds like you're going into labor! Same thing happened to me after going off the brethine.
Good luck! Let us know when the baby comes!
D.
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M. answers from Cleveland on October 17, 2011
With bith of my boys I felt like I was coming down with a cold. Very sluggish and just that not quite right feeling/
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D.B. answers from Charlotte on October 17, 2011
Yep, sounds like you're going into labor! Same thing happened to me after going off the brethine.
Good luck! Let us know when the baby comes!
D.
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R.R. answers from Los Angeles on October 17, 2011
I felt the same way with my son, it sounds like you're on your way,
God bless!
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S.R. answers from El Paso on October 17, 2011
that was me the day before i went into labor. i was timing them all that day (nothing regular), but that night i woke up at 3:30 in the morning to regular contractions.
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K.F. answers from Cleveland on October 18, 2011
Yup, same exact thing you are describing. That started about 8am on a Thursday, I had my son 7:30 am on Friday. Good Luck :)
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J.B. answers from Boston on October 17, 2011
Oh yes definitely. I had quite a bit of stomach discomfort before labor began with almost all of my deliveries. With my last, I definitely remember vomiting once or twice a day in the final days (and many times while actually in labor - very appealing eh?). Best of luck to you - sounds like you're definitely meeting your baby soon.
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T.C. answers from Dallas on October 17, 2011
Yes, I get a sore throat. I feel like I am getting a cold right before labor starts. I think I have gotten a slightly upset stomach too, but I don't get that every time.
I just had my baby two weeks ago. I was 38.5 weeks along. I had a sore throat around 10-11pm. I went to bed, woke up at midnight feeling not quite right. I was starving (another sign of labor for me). I ate a ton. Went back to bed, fell asleep for a couple hours. Then I woke up in labor enough that I couldn't sleep.
I had been having contractions for weeks, but ti definitely picked up. I had been having a lot of pressure down there for weeks, but that got worse too!
I have no idea if you're really about to be in labor, but I wouldn't be surprised! Feeling sick is definitely a sign before it arrives.
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T.M. answers from Tampa on October 18, 2011
Yep, with my last one, I felt pretty nauseated the day before I had here... Could be that you are about to go into labor...
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