Body getting ready for birth?

[DJTTC]

Hey there,
I am only 34 weeks but over the last few days things have been a little different & I was just wondering if anyone else has felt these types of changes?
I have been having b/h contractions since 27 weeks but the last week they seem to be lasting longer. (not more regular though)
Also since last week I felt little twinges in my vagina (sorry tmi) which I have never felt before.
I have had an increase in mucous over the last few weeks, clear & stringy but then two nights ago it was a little blood tinged but only size of say a 10 cent coin.
It's also been a little easier to go to the toilet the last few days as normally I am terribly constipated.
I am being paronoid or is just my body's way of getting ready?
Hopefully my birth is still quite a few weeks away.
Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 -

[becky]

Hey

All the things you have described sound to me like your body is just getting ready. i know the last few weeks, you usually do have more discharge, and do visit the toilet more often. I started those signs at about 35 weeks too. Its just getting close for you!

[Jacqui]

I agree. Your not paranoid your body is preparing for labour, and the arrival of your bub. The best way to look at all these symptoms is a step closer to meeting the person who has been kicking inside you for the last nine months. i suggest the vagina pain is bubs head getting lower in the pelvis......

GOODLUCK!!!

[misty]

it does sound like it is you body getting ready. however, you may have the baby soon, or it could still be weeks away. (although my bet would be on sooner rather then later.)

[tracey*]

definately sounds like things are getting ready
from about 34 weeks, i've had bad period cramps (like i'm about to start the worst period ever!), sore lower back, nausea, my BH have become really strong and uncomfortable (they started early and were fine but now take my breath away), discharge has remained the same but i've always had a lot every day, and i'm pooping every day when i usually don't.. i'm 38 weeks this week so it's been going on for almost a month now! i'm so cranky :P

[sirenz]

yeah i have to agree i am noticing some of the same changes in my body too.. all of the above except for the blood stained mucous..