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Q: Has anyone just felt 'off' at 36 weeks?

Ever since last night when i had some strong braxton hicks- i've felt very strange... not myself.
I feel like she's dropped- i have lots of pressure on my hipbones and on my bladder- but still feel cramped up top near my lungs and stomach.
I feel like i need to walk- but i'm much too tired, and after about 5 minutes of standing i get more braxton hick's...

My dog has been up my butt- and literally just sitting there and staring at me. This is strange for her- normally if she's around me it's with a toy or her blankie in her mouth, begging for play time.

Does it sound like labor could be around the corner? Or?


This question was asked Jul. 15, 2014 6:13pm
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Answered by Sianny - Jul. 17, 2014 10:54am
I had something similar to this and I was so worried I ended up visiting the hospital who said it was just my body gearing up, it was another 4 weeks before I went into labour.
The braxtons were starting in my stomach before going up through my lungs like a pressure and up my neck.
I cut back on the raspberry leaf tea and that eased up the braxtons in the end.


I had no appetite on the day I went into labour, I didn't feel unwell or strange just not hungry. The cramps were mild but different from the braxtons coming straight in at every 4 mins.

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Answered by lyssa7872 - Jul. 15, 2014 6:33pm
I felt a lot like that around that time, but unfortunately I never had a natural labor. I ended up being induced at 41 weeks. I think that around that time our bodies most definitely get into baby delivery mode, but it doesn't necessarily mean that baby is coming out soon - just eventually :(
Animals are very good at sensing pregnancy changes. Could be changes in hormones, or just changes in your mood that the pup is sensing :) Who knows basically. Could be labor tomorrow, could be in 5 weeks. Keep hangin in there :)

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