For about an hour now I've been feeling like I quite badly need to go to the toilet (number 2) and I tried and went a little but not much but I still feel like I need to go. I just can't.

I've got quite a lot of period type pains right now too and I've had a shooting pain in my leg, like a nerve so I was wondering if it's just babies head pushing down?

sounds like earlie stages of labour to me hun the pooing bit is ur body clearing ur self out ready if thats any help

Maybe just really bad constipation? Dried apricots or dried prunes will help clear you out. I get cramps when I'm constipated and then you add the weight of the baby on top of that and your poor body starts to suffer....Hope you get better soon.

Not sure, it does sound an awful lot like premature labour, I'd go get checked out if I were you.

I doubt it's premature labor with her being 38 weeks.

It sure could be the start of something though! Keep walking, stay active, have a bath for pain managment, keep hydrated.

Thanks. Well I'm still getting the period pains and the tops of my legs are hurting?! I also still keep thinking I need the toilet....but nothing. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

sure sounds like you are well on your way

Sounds like pressure from the baby, and it might be the start of labor!!

shes 38 weeks so its not premature labour bubs is full term. Could definately be something starting i had the same the day leading up to tylers birth good luck.

good luck anita hope the pain stop for you so