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How close am I to labor?

I'm a FTM and 37 weeks along. Yesterday it felt like baby girl was trying to push her way out. Today I'm extremely tired and nauseous. Shes still moving alot, but could this mean I'm getting close? I wasn't dialated any at my last appointment and it may sound silly but I'm just curious.
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I'll be 37 weeks Fri I want her to stay as long as possible but at the same time I feel like I'm in never ending labor.
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6886003 tn?1457231122
Prelabor signs are vomiting diarrhea more dishcharge loss of mucus plug cramping. Though all of this can happen and labor not come until weeks. I've been having contractions forever now but not consistent so still waiting.  
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Hopefully your sweet baby will come soon! I haven't started having contractions but I am having some back pain. I'm just praying my baby girl stays put at least one more week! Good luck!
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No problem! I'm actually hoping she stays put for a couple more weeks! This just makes me feel better. I feel completely different today than I have. She's definitely started dropping and I am having some back pain but the nausea has been the worst part! That's why I wasn't sure how common it was. Thanks for the answers :)
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It's pretty common to go past your due date if your a first timer. I hate to say it but None of those sound like labour signs. Sorry mama. Little one will come when they are ready
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I personally wouldn't count any of those things as being close. If the few days before I went into labor the only notable signs was my son noticeably dropped very very low, and I had very strong Braxton Hicks all day long. I was dialate 1 cm for at least 2 weeks before then.
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