is this impending labor

[babyprayers]

ok, maybe a dumb question but I am going to ask anyway, for all those who recently had their baby. I am 32 weeks today, and scheduled for me section at 38 weeks, The last 2 days. I CANNOT SLeep. now mind you, I have had some sort of insomnia this whole pregnancy, but I mean I am wired all night long, wide awake, my legs are restless and my stomache keeps getting hard, I think they are braxton hicks but I am not sure, its not really a matter of being uncomfortable, I just cannot sleep, I now go to the doctors every week and my next appt is on wednesday this week, both babies are over 4 pounds now,I just want to know what people have expierenced before they went into labor.. thanks for all who reply

LUCI 32 weeks with twin girls.

[MsAnybody]

Don't worry about it - I had the exact same thing.  I believe the last trimester,  I was up every night from 2am to 5 or 5:30am.  No discomfort or anything - stomach hardening on occasion,  but nothing worrying at all.  I got really good at being nocturnal - I would even pad around the house without any lights on,  walk up and down the stairs,  then watch aload of infomercials on TV - I could probably tell you how much every "AS SEEN ON TV" item costs!!  
I started to believe that my body was preparing itself for the sleepless nights.  Trust me,  after you have your baby - an hour of sleep will feel like a two week vacation because all of a sudden your body is back to normal (almost) and you sleep better.
Most of all - try not to worry, ok?  All will be fine!

[oldermommy]

I had this when I was pregnant with one of my daughters.  (She is 18 yrs. old now!)  I was not uncomfortable or anything I was just wide awake every night.  This lasted about the last 3 months of pregnancy.  Funny thing is the minute she was born I was over it.  I was so exausted when I finally went into labor that I actually slept between contractions!  When she arrived I heard "She's a girl!" and I said "Great" and fell asleep!

[HeathJo]

I am expecting twins also (boy/girl) and am interested to know how this turns out for you. I think you should call your doc and ask them about your collective symptoms. I have had restless leg for years, and also during the entire pregnancy. I even had an energy burst this week (I am just about 24 weeks now). The insomnia is a concern whether it indicates labor not. You need sleep now more than ever. SO, a call to the doc would be good. Best wishes, and let us know how it goes :-)

[40smama]

I agree, Luci, keep those girls in the cooker a little longer, please!  Ask your ob about the restless leg syndrome.  I had a touch of this as well - we really didnt' treat it as it wasn't anything severe - just more of a nuisance for me anyways.

Gosh, hon, I can't believe your time's only 6 weeks away!!!  I know you're so ready for this to be over.  How do you feel about hanging out at home now?   - jen

[Tanker Chic]

Wish I could help you but I had NO labor (that I know of anyway) until after my water broke.  Which is really weird because I was 90% effaced, slighly dilated and baby had dropped for weeks before my water broke.  

Restless leg syndrome is common during pg tho.  Try to keep those babies in there until at least 34 weeks.  If you are in early labor, you should consider calling your dr because they can help stop it.  34wks is a major developmental milestone.  They may also want to give you some steroid shots for babies' lung development.

Good luck to you girl. I'm so excited for you. I can't wait!!

[Tennesseegirl]

I was like that a week befor I had mine... wow.. good luck It seems just like yesterday you were posting your good news. oh how time flys!