Holy hell does my lower back hurt tonight. Sitting in the bathtub isn't even stopping the waves of…

It's coming in waves? That could be back labor.

How long has this been going on?

@emileeann43, back pain and period cramps? I did not know that lol I mean my belly tightens but it's only hurting way under my belly button. Not like my whole uterus. If that makes sense.

Yea seems like it could be contractions to me.

I'd start trying to time them...if they start to get worse or have been going on for a really long time I'd call your on call dr and describe exactly what it is you're feeling and how long it's been going on and that it's coming and going and see if they want you to go in.

definitely sounds like contractions

@emileeann43, since about 8 o'clock. I never even thought this had anything to do with labor. I thought my body just hated me ha. Thanks! I'm definitely gonna look into it and call my doctor real quick.

Okay. Yea contractions are different for everyone and it can feel like back pain and menstrual cramps. It is very possible to have back labor

@emileeann43, I just talked to the nurse on call. She said if it continues for three more hours to come in and to start timing the waves of pain. Good call mama! I probably would've just laid here and cried all damn night lol

Ahh I hope this means your baby's coming soon!!

@emkasting, me too!! I've never wished for pain so much lol how have you been coming along??

No change haha. Still no contractions or mucus plug. I'm thinking it's either gonna happen all at once or I'm gonna have to be induced. But I really freaking hope not.

I bet it happens all at once!! Like you'll have a 24 hour period of straight hell and boom, baby ☺️ @emkasting

Hahaha 😭 straight hell. Ohh boy am I looking forward to that

Update?

That's exactly how my whole labor went. Just bad back pain and period like cramps in my lower belly. I wasn't even sure if I was actually in labor but I sure was! haha

@emileeann43, you were right! I went in early this morning but I'm not dilating. I walked for a few hours. They sent me home so I'm just suffering at home. 😒

Aw boo. Hope it progresses soon

@taylorrleee1, this is awful and not what I thought labor would be like. 😔 I also never would have caught it to go in if it wasn't pointed out lol

@emileeann43, thanks! And thanks for your help again!! I never would've known haha

You're welcome!