[*x*Zoe*x*]

...and going and also a constant pain? in lower back and stomach in between, the pain in between is more like a dull pain. I havent had a chance to time them yet, but just wondering if this could be start of labour? Im 11 days from due date, havent had a show and waters are still intact. Only other symptom is bad indigestion and heartburn and heavy discharge (TMI - sorry). Just braxton hicks or the real thing???I was on the PC when the pain started and its my only means of contact with my partner to update him on whats happening, I asked the wuestion on here bcos as most women will know hospitals make you feel like your wasting their time, i'd rather ask for advice on here first whilst awaiting a reply from my partner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sparkey]

why are you in pain and the first thing you do is go to your pc ? go to a&e as soon as possible

[muppet212002]

Go to hosptial and find out, i think could be it tbh! ooo exciting! With the discharge i would say go into the hospital or phone them tell them what is going on and they may tell you to wait for a show or waters but at least they will know u may be coming, have a warm bath and relax if thats what they say but personally i think you are on your way hun!Good Luck xxxx

[Kaula Bear]

with Braxton hicks contractions you don't have the back labor pains so yes it could mean that you are going into labor the real thing! good luck hunny just went in for preterm labor last week.... time them and notice if there is tighten of the stomach and then softens...

[Meeshi]

Could be the real thing. I would call the doc and have him check you. Your water may not break till they break it at the hospital.

[angelandtyler]

could be the start of it sounds like i ya know time them and stuff or if tyour really worried or if your pain gets worst go to you labor and dilvery room and have them check ur cervix your water doesnt always break as soon as you go into labor just go get it checked out and good luck on the baby on the way

[kaykella2]

Time it, and START WALKING!!!!!!!!! Walking will help to bring the baby down! And, if by tonight, there is still nothing. I know that sounds yucky, but make your man have sex with you... LOL! Seriously, the SPERM has the SAME ingredient in it, that the pitocin does that they give you when you're in labor, and they need to speed things up.. Or induce you. Also, take a warm shower, realx a little, (DO THIS FIRST) and, fi you notice the pain is STILL there, than if could be the begining... Your mucus plus will break soon, too... Its like a big discharge of mucus-bloody looking stuff.... When it happens, you will know, And your water bag might not break right off, right away... So just keep that in mind. Take a nice warm bath, if its still happening, then you know to START WALKING. That will hopefully SPEED things up... Goodluck! Let me know if I can be of any more help.... I have a 10 month old, and teach Lamaze.... lol!

[Jacqueline D]

The discharge could be your mucus plug.....but, if I were you I would call my doctor and ask for a check up. He'll probably ask you to come to his office to be checked out, or he might send you straight to the hospital. At the hospital, they can attach you to a machine that will tell them if they are contractions or not. If you are having contractions, be prepared for them to send you home and tell you not to come back until the are 5 minutes apart! (I have some bad memories of that day....argh!)

[Kelly A]

try drinking a glass of water and laying on your left sideif you have been on your feet for a bit. or if you have been laying around, try sitting up and moving around the house a bit. (i know it sounds like the worst idea, but sometimes getting up and busying yourself with a little chore actually helps) if they calm down with changing your position, than its probably braxton hicks.

[Storm Rider]

Phone the hospital and do it now!