Rectal pressure (possibly TMI)

[Hobbermittens]

I have had weird butt pressure since yesterday (about 24 hrs). I feel like I have to poop, but I don't. I am not having regular contractions--braxton hicks and an occasional more painful one, but nothing else. I am 38 weeks and have no idea if I am dilated or anything (dr hasn't checked me yet).

Has anyone else had this kind of pressure, and how long was it from the time the pressure started until labor began?

[Zivic-Bubac]

Huni, this sounds like you might be in labor in a 12-24 hours. Thinking about you, keep us posted! FX! :luck::luck::luck:

[Hobbermittens]

Huni, this sounds like you might be in labor in a 12-24 hours. Thinking about you, keep us posted! FX! :luck::luck::luck:

Did this happen to you, ZB?

[Hobbermittens]

Anyone else?

[OnlyPraying]

I always know Its TIME when I get that feeling in my bum! I'm sooo excited for you Hobs!!! GL sweety! :D

[lobella2]

Good luck. That sounds very promising!

[lisvna]

Update yet?

[dloui128]

How are you holding up Hobber?

[Hobbermittens]

So I was having contractions--not painful, but regular--for a while this morning, so I went in and got checked. The contractions were apparently just braxton hicks, and I am not dilated at all, and even though she said the cervix is soft, it is still long. So that's good news--I wasn't ready for the baby to come yet! The nurse midwife I saw said she though I would make it another week. So I am trying to take it easy!

Also, she said the baby is laying with it's back to my back (sunny side up), which is what is causing the pressure--the baby's head is in my butt area and putting pressure.

[dloui128]

So I was having contractions--not painful, but regular--for a while this morning, so I went in and got checked. The contractions were apparently just braxton hicks, and I am not dilated at all, and even though she said the cervix is soft, it is still long. So that's good news--I wasn't ready for the baby to come yet! The nurse midwife I saw said she though I would make it another week. So I am trying to take it easy!

Also, she said the baby is laying with it's back to my back (sunny side up), which is what is causing the pressure--the baby's head is in my butt area and putting pressure.

So exciting, not long now :)

[Hobbermittens]

Yeah, I am hoping to get to the 1st or 2nd. Think positive thoughts for me! Stay in, baby!

[nuthinbutpink]

I hope a midwife turns him for you!

[Mochagirl]

Yup - all my babies were sunny-side up. All my labours involved terrible pressure in my bum and back. I hope your little one stays put for at least a week!