I had period cramping and pain for weeks before i had bubs, it got stronger as the time got closer but i did have pre labour for weeks before my real labour began
Diarrhoea is often consistent with onset of labour, the regular lower pelvic pains on their own could easily be explained by pre-labour, but the two combined sound like it's a good chance it could be labour. At 33 weeks I don't know that start of labour would necessarily coincide with a slowing of baby's movements, so I'd be getting checked out ASAP if I were you.
Personally I'd be more inclined to go straight into hospital rather than see your GP because if bubs is on its way a bit early they'll be better prepared to look after a premmie if need be. If you are in early labour your GP is just going to send you straight to hospital anyway. How far away from the hospital are you?
I agree with Suse, I'd go get checked sooner. I had weeks of pain and discomfort prior to having DD2, I had period type pains on/off for hours. I also had heaps of movements even up to the day she was born! My pre-labour started around 36 weeks and she came at EDD + 13 days! So it may just be your body leading up to it, but having said that, its best to get checked out as soon as you can in case your bub wants to come sooner!
I think it's best to phone your hospital and have a chat with the midwives. If you might be going into early labour they will want you in ASAP so the can give steroids and so on.
It's much better to make a wasted trip to hospital than to wish later hat you had gone in earlier.
I agree with Onyx - I ama couple of weeks behind you and had what we think was my water breaking today after several days of the exact pain and sensations you are discribing. I had a pop and then a gush of water but nothing really since. I rang the midwifes and got checked out. They still don't know whats going on but they are aware of it and if anything changes i can go straight up there.
My suggestion would be to give them a call just to put your mind at ease and to also let them know this is going on.
Hun never feel silly or paranoid for asking or calling your MW, OB or Dr
That is what we are all there for, it is more important that you ask and get some feedback advice or direction, then sitting back wondering and potentially getting worried or stressed
DD didn't stop moving at all, I was doing yoga right before my water broke and she was going crazy, even my yoga teacher was laughing at my belly bouncing around She was also moving as she came out, as they lost the HB, but I was sure she was ok.
I would give them a call and get checked out, they will get you to come in if they think you need to be checked and they will run a CTG to see if you are contracting, and if you aren't then you know it is pre labour and you can just go along for the ride.
You would really want to be in the hospital if something was happening at this stage of pregnancy, after being there I would go in hun
I rang the midwives at the hospital and explained all my symptoms. They have said to keep and eye on it over the next few hours and to come in if it gets worse - they didn't seem at all concerned. I know they are the experts here and I should listen to them (and I will go in if it gets worse) after all the issues i've had at this hospital though, their words don't fill me with confidence.
I'm sure I will know it when it happens...but like i've said, since my dr told me he really thought i'd go early i've become paranoid and since I didn't get to experience any part of a "natural labour" (I was induced with DD) I'm scared i'll miss some sign
Thanks girls for your support and advice... i know i'll be back in again before baby comes asking more questions.
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I think it's best to phone your hospital and have a chat with the midwives. If you might be going into early labour they will want you in ASAP so the can give steroids and so on.
She was also moving as she came out, as they lost the HB, but I was sure she was ok.
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