I've been having regular cramps or Braxton Hicks and I'm 34 weeks. I spent 3 days solid last week timing the BH's I was having, I had to breath through the main ones and had constant type cramping, they were really strong, but then they went away. So I'm guessing my body is preparing for the big day! I haven't worried too much as I didn't get any other symptoms such as a show, ruptured membranes etc etc. As I've had 2 children before I kind of know how my body works, although this could be different and there are no hard and fast rules, but usually my membranes rupture first then my labours start, then I get a show (that's exactly what happened the last 2 times).

It's hard to know, some people said I might go early but I doubt it. I think our bodies are just preparing and I'm hoping that the pains I've been having over this week and in the weeks to come are actually doing something. I'm definitely not preparing myself for the baby coming before my EDD as I could be wrong and it could stress me out a bit being heavily pregnant. I've got my eye on the finish line with a specific date in mind, if I go over that date it won't be such a big deal as they will induce me by then anway.

As Nadia said to dismiss it completely, if you are worried maybe book in to see your Dr or go to the hospital where they'll be able to tell you whether your having contractions or are in labour. Anyway I hope your feeling a bit better.