u/Horror-Anywhere-2364

I am SO curious as to why some people decide to back into spots instead of pull in front first. Can anyone speak to this from either side? Would love any data here.

Currently 38+5 and have been having on and off aches and pains for a week now. Last time I went to the doctor (last week) I was 90% effaced and “fingertip dilated” so not even a full centimeter. Im currently assessing every little twitch and pang and unsure what I should be paying attention to vs. what I should be dismissing.

Yesterday the pain was consistent enough where I was trying to track it and—from what I could tell—it was coming every 5 minutes or so. But even then, the pain was nothing like what others have said. Felt more like gas cramps or stomach ache pains than period like cramps or a wave sensation.

As a first time mom who is also autistic I really struggle with assessing pain levels in my own body and I see alot of posts that just say “you’ll know when you’re in labor” which aren’t really helping.

I’d love any and every piece of advice anyone can offer. Would love to hear if others have been/are in a similar boat.