39weeks....is this labor???

[kaliQ]

I've been up all night having contractions, they started off as menstrual like cramps but are currently getting more painful. I lost my mucous plus this morning. I also think my water may have broken because after intercourse with my husband, there was a yellow trickle of fluid but I didn't feel like I was peeing. I also had a sudden urge to pack the hospital bad and clean her crib! I know labor can be false, how can I know if this us the real thing?!?

[Helenk38]

If they are 5min apart lasting 1min each and been over 1 hour then you should head for the hospital. Call your doctor's office if you're not sure.

[kaliQ]

I timed the contractions and they seem to be around 40-50 seconds long and 5-6 minutes apart, I think this may be out! Thanks for everything :D hopefully ill be holding my little girl soon.

[Heatherm4]

It's possible you are leaking fluid...keep your eye on things and pay attention to the cramps. Is it constant or can you time them? Mucus plug is a good sign but not always a sign that it'll be right away. I lost mine at exactly 40 weeks and more and more through the week and my water didn't break until 41 weeks on the dot.

[shinynicole333]

Start timing your contractions and call your doctor. congrats and goodluck.