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33 weeks is this normal?

I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with my second baby, this pregnancy has been totally different than the first. The last few days my belly feels like it is smaller so I don't know if  the baby has dropped or what, I am getting a lot of clear, watery fluid that isn't urine. I have to pee every half hour, and I feel like when I stand that my vagina is splitting open. Every time I stand I start contracting and its uncomfortable. I have been measuring three weeks ahead for the past month on fundal height. Is this normal? Is this a sign that labor may come early? Also my cervix has been soft since 28 weeks but closed. Anyt thoughts or experiences would be great to read. Thanks!
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1194973 tn?1385503904
Fundal height is not an accurate measure and should for the most part be ignored. There are many doctors who don't even bother with it anymore. It has to be measured in the exact same spot everytime, and everything can throw it off. When I was 33 weeks I measured 7 weeks behind, and even at 39 weeks still measured at least 5 weeks behind and my daughter was born at 6 pounds 12 ounces.
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2137220 tn?1340741325
I'm 37 weeks and every time i get up i get contractions too! I'm measuring two weeks ahead and she said my baby was going to be a big baby, but measuring a lil further was ok. She didn't do an ultrasound or anything and didn't seem concerned so I'm not going to be. I feel him kicking so  i know he is safe, but i haven't dropped cuz i took pictures at different times in this pregnancy and no change in my tummy. And I'm sore down there as well from the pressure of his head. I'm thinking your issues are the same as mine, just the norm of pregnancy.
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