Braxton Hicks

[kdf]

Please tell me these are doing something not just annoying me b/c they are doing a really good job at that. Also are "flu like" symptoms and feeling really tired signs of early labor or is it something else?

[SheSpeeds]

I sympathize, but am not able to answer you. Maybe.

[MamaAcorn]

I'm of the belief that BH contractions are doing something and chalk them up to the reason I had ds2 in less than 90 minutes of active labor. Mine increase in frequency and intensity as my EDD approaches.

Not sure what flu-like symptoms you're talking about, but diarrhea can be a precursor to labor.

[lunabelly]

I think BH are doing a lot of work-- especially for moms that already have children. Sometimes women find out they're dilated 1 to 2 cm before they ever have "real" labor. Stomach flu-like symptoms can definitely be a sign of labor. Try to eat bland foods like bananas, oatmeal, eggs (if you eat eggs) and stay hydrated.

Good luck!