am I close to labor???

[bhb071012]

I'm 36 wks 1 day, I have already lost my m.p., been 'crampy', lightened, & have had loose b.m., along with naseau, heavier discharge. I feel from previous experience that labor is lurking near (very close). My o.b. did a recent ultra sound bc he was/is 'big'??? I don't want to keep annoying my dr, has/have/did anyone else feel this way? Am I crazy? Does it sound like early labor? I thought about asking my hubby to 'check' is this a bad idea? PLEASE HELP!!

[bhb071012]

Lightened as in he has already dropped. I've had 2 babies already & when I was in labor with baby #2 I feel the same way then as I do now. Weird. Is the best way I can explain it.

[Clysta]

Nerves can cause nausea, among other things. Discharge is normal, cramping is normal and you can lose your mucous plug for weeks, even months. It regenerates, so it can look like you have lost it and actually not - you also don't have to see it to go into labour. I never saw mine. I just had bleeding. Your diet can cause loose bowels, as can several other things. Lightheadedness I don't believe is related to early labour. Many mothers DO become lightheaded or dizzy while in labour, but this is often due to the pain. (I personally got super nauseated with each contraction and my vision went black for a few seconds)

It doesn't matter if you annoy your doctors, it's their job to care for you and answer your questions. For now I would just take it easy - no strenuous work such as heavy lifting, frequent walking, etc etc.

[bhb071012]

I know & that scares me, but I feel like I have annoyed & bothered them . I'm truthfully confused. What could it sound like to you nerves possible?

[Clysta]

It is definitely a bad idea to have your husband check. Only a doctor should do that. It could be labour, but could just as easily be normal pregnancy problems. Don't rush it, baby still has 4 weeks to go. While 37 is 'full term' the baby is still busy putting on fat and the lungs are still maturing. Ultrasound estimates are just that - estimates. You can easily be told baby is 10 pounds and they come out 6.

[kai0912]

If i were u i would keep bugging the dr because evem though he may be "big" @36 weeks still arent completely developed not saying he wont survivw if born that early but i was always told the lungs arent completely ready to work on their own until 38 weeks