35weeks and 4days! 10 more days to 37th week baby's (full term) I'm so thrilled!, yippie *blow confetti on air" currently baby val is weighing 2.5kg and head's diameter ard 8.6cm ^^ i need to spot signs of labor baby coming on the way and I'm still clueless lol here are some of the findings 1that I've compiled =)
How Will I Know When Baby's on the Way?
Here are a few signs to look for to help you recognize that it's time to get ready for labor and delivery. While not all of these signs indicate imminent childbirth, they can help give you a good idea of when you will be going into labor.Lightening
You will likely experience the lightening of your baby a few weeks before you actually end up giving birth. Lightening refers to the dropping of your baby into your pelvis. During lightening, the baby will rotate himself so that he is ready to come out of the birth canal in a downward-facing position. This is a sign that your baby is preparing to enter the world. Many mothers can actually feel that their baby has dropped. If you notice a space between your breasts and abdomen, this can be a sign that your baby is preparing himself for life outside the womb.
Bloody Show
To keep bacteria out of the womb during your baby's growth, a plug of mucus forms at the neck of the cervix, blocking the uterus. When this plug drops out of the uterus it is called show. Sometimes, the plug looks pinkish-red when it is lost, and this is termed "bloody show". Show can occur up to three weeks before actual labor, but it is a sign that your baby's birth is on its way. Some women will not lose this plug until hours before they go into labor. Keep a look out for this plug as it can give you some clues as to when your baby will arrive.
Women in the later stages of pregnancy will experience Braxton-Hicks contractions. These contractions help the uterus to practice for actual labor and delivery. As you near labor, these contractions can start to get more painful and intense and can't be lessened by a shift in position. Pain will initiate in your lower back and then descend into your stomach, pelvis, and legs. If contractions start to come more frequently, and at regular intervals, you may be in labor. Time your contractions. If contractions last more than 40 seconds and arrive regularly, call your doctor and go to the hospital.
Breaking of Waters
Only about 15% of pregnant women actually experience the breaking of their waters, so this may not be the best marker of the early stages of labor. However, if it does occur, you should call your doctor and go to the hospital right away, as this is a sign you are in labor.
During pregnancy, your baby grows and develops in a sac of special water called amniotic fluid. When labor begins, this fluid sac can break sending a gush or just a trickle of water out. This fluid should be clear. If it is green or brownish in color this could be a sign that your baby is in distress, so head to the hospital right away.
The Nesting Instinct
Many women experience a rush of energy or persistent restlessness as labor approaches. If you find yourself eager to clean, tidy and participate in dozens of new activities, you may be nearing the end of your pregnancy. This rush of energy is referred to as the nesting instinct. Not only is this a sign that your body is preparing itself for the arrival of your baby, it is also a signal to you to start getting ready for labor.
My Progress checklist
My tummy droop and its adding discomfort for me to just shuffle ard my house,the horrible backaches especially on the right bottom side i want massage, i want to stick tiger balm patches =x it so "suan" i felt like i almost died from exhaustion and the "suan" caused me to limp =E. --> Is this a combi of lightening + contraction?
I kept tossing on bed, lying flat will cause me to have breathing difficulties, still lying on the left is the only choice it eases the queasy feeling in my tummy a little , gosh i hope all this will pass soon can't wait for the arrival of baby val <3>