i know exactly what your going through, as i too have them
so embarressing and my DH said the same thing that yours did
But he was just trying to be funny, not helpful LOL
I used some cream that didnt really do much just ate my fibe cereal in the morning (which is yukky) drink planty of water and dont strain when i use the loo.. i am FREAKING out about labour, they arent so bad at the moment.. they're kind of just 'there' IYKWIM
but i know once i start pushing it wont be pretty
im so sorry i have no solution for you