Hi all, hope everyone is ok.

I'm just over 38 weeks. All is well got high blood pressure which meant a night in hospital last week but it went down as soon as i got on the ward typical. They thought it might be pre-eclampsia but i've got no other symptoms and also had blood tests which came back neg so all ok there.

Yesterday i went to see the Dr at the hospital he checked the size of my stomach as they do and a student dr measured it at 35 i did say the head's right down the dr checked and said if it was ok with me he'd like to check and see how things are. With three people in the room he examined me (better get use to it!!!) he said that my cervix was soft and if it was ok with me he'd like to do a sweep. God it was uncomfortable and ever since i've had period type pains. I've had a bit of a show not much but there's blood stain on my knickers sorry TMI! is this the start? i looked at my notes and he had put i'm 1.5 cm dilated. If this is the start how long will it be before i go into labour? I'm so excited scared but excited. Has anyone had a sweep done.

Michelle xxxx

Hi Michelle

I haven't seen you on here for ages!
It sure sounds like things are coming along, my midwife said period pains/cramps are often the first indicator but also look out for sickness & diarrhoea as this is your body purging itself before labour.
If you've had a show too then I'd make sure your hubby knows he's in for a long night!

I'm booked in for a sweep next Fri (I'll be 41wks) so thanks for the warning.

Fingers crossed your waters will break soon & then you'll definately know.

Good Luck & keep us posted x

thank you. Good luck for Friday

Michelle xxx