How bad would you let the pressure be before you went to the hospital? I live an hour away so I don't want to go for…

@mommabird, I hope in a way this means it's almost time! I guess I'm gonna try to nap sitting up since that seems to be the most comfy position at the moment. I hope it doesn't drag out a week though lol like tomorrow would be good! or tonight. either one.. they are coming & going though so I'm gonna start timing them for sure!

If it keeps up just try to at least nap. You'll need your strength if this is the beginning of true labor.

That's more than just pressure then! Are they coming and going? If so, time those bad boys! I had early labor for about a week before my first. If you can get them to go away by changing position or taking a bath/walk, then you've bought yourself some more time. If you try that and they keep coming, then you wait till they get to the point your hospital told you to look for, then go in. Good luck, sounds like you're close!

I just have no idea how I'm gonna sleep with all this going on tonight @mommabird

thanks @mommabird this is literally like period cramps though & exactly where I used to get them too but no other pain goes with it.

If you are feeling pressure in your vag so to speak lol...like in the bones, that is normally just baby getting into position and the bones and ligaments are stretching apart. It's a sign it's soon. Labor pains start in the stomach and wrap to the back, or vice versa. They feel like rhythmic tightening with period cramp like pain while they are occurring. You won't feel pressure really at all with labor pains, until it gets time to push. And they you'll know that's what's going on because your body will bear down and constrict naturally without you doing anything.

it doesn't feel like this should be normal for anyone ever in any case lol they actually aren't as bad if I'm sitting up in the bed but when I try to lay down no matter which position they hurt so bad I have to stand up which only helps for a minute @mommabird but of course this is my first so idk what labor pains feel like lol

I had horrible pressure the last couple of weeks with my first. Like I felt like she was literally going to fall out. I walked bow legged lol. Unless it comes with labor pains and you aren't one of the lucky ones that don't feel their labor pains, it should be normal.

Oh well cause Of far away that I understand, maybe you can call l&d or your after hour number at your doctor and. Get their opinion

@lilyandkaidynsmommy, I have had some pressure but nothing like this! also my dr told me 10 minutes apart because I live so far away.

@adorableavasmommy, it started early this morning & has been on & off all day

I had bad pressure my whole pregnancy so unless you're having contractions 5 min apart or your water broke. I wouldn't go

my doctor told me if it happens mostly at night and isn't consistent, it could be because your body/uterus is just tired. but if you are nervous, go in or call someone if you have a number to call?

But it hasn't been happening all day. After grocery shopping I came home & laid down so they quit for a while but then came back @aaliyahsmommy041515

Yep. @aaliyahsmommy041515

does it feel like really bad period cramps???

@aaliyahsmommy041515,

It'll only last maybe a minute but they're coming every 15 or 20 minutes maybe. really depending on what I'm doing or how I'm laying

how long does it last when u get it until it comes back??