Early Signs of Labor ???
This is a question for everyone that's already been through the labor process. Are there any tell-tale signs that it is starting? I am so miserable and really want to go into labor soon. I have noticed that I'm ALOT more tired than normal this last week and also I've had more discharge than normal. I have heard of the nesting phase before labor, but I haven't really had that more than normal (I felt like this the whole pregnancy). I do seem more irritable and moody in the last week (this could be from feeling more tired). Can you guys please share your experiences with what your body did before the onset of labor?? It would be really helpful and maybe provide some hope that it won't be long, I'm so miserable.
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Anyways, there are a few things that you can look for to let you know that things are progressing a little - baby dropping (head really low on your bottom, head movements might hurt or give you a "shocky" feeling down there), increased mucous discharge, as well as losing your plug (more gelatinous looking than just regular discharge) and possibly some bloody show, increasing braxton-hicks contractions, which may become stronger and maybe even painful. If you are a little more adventurous, you can examine your cervix to see what it's up to. Best tried in the shower or bath. Make sure your hands are REALLY CLEAN, and be gentle. See if you can reach your cervix. Towards the start of labour, it will move forward, become soft, and begin to efface and dilate. (firm feels a little like your nose, and soft feels like your lips when they are relaxed.) You'll also likely be able to feel your baby's head. I liked feeling him/her before they were born. They seem so close then! 
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