TMI about bowels

[Daynakaywraps]

I'm 38 weeks today and as of last Tuesday I was 2cm and 80% effaced. I have been having loose bowel movements  today and the cramps that go with it. My issue is that I'm also having bad lower back pain. I just don't know if that's normal or if it may be a sign of labor. Any ideas?

[wyattsmom2015]

Congratulations

[Lesedi2015]

Congratulations mommy

[LittleManCub]

Congratulations!

[Daynakaywraps]

Had my sweet boy today at 9:21 am. Guess it was a sign.

[Daynakaywraps]

Thanks so much. I called my doctors office. She said lay my hand on my tummy if my stomach tightens 5 or more times in an hour to go to L&D.

[megrowe33]

With my first, I had really loose BMs and cramps about 4 days before my water broke. I started eating really light afterward.. I think it's your body preparing.. getting rid of anything unnecessary. I would just say eat light.
Congrats! You're so close

[jjolfert]

Can be back labour. I know I get that way when I have my period. Good luck!

[skipper6908]

That's how labor started for me... both times!!

[ashley1xoxo]

Following. Im in the same boat.