Im 39 +1...so fed up with the various pains! Had them last time too.
Went for my 39 week appt yesterday and baby has moved into a back to back position (same thing happened at this stage last pregnancy too) I spent the rest of the day rocking leaning forward on my ball, walking, leaning over the ball etc. At 10ish baby seemed to move position into the dead centre of my belly (not sure whether back to back though) and wow it was painful! I knew it wasnt labour but was convinced things would start overnight. nothing!!!
My midwife said my pelvis is probably a funny shape or something thats why it happens, and she thinks all the period pains etc are the start of labour but they keep fizzling out because of baby position (she was my midwife throughout my first home birth and remembers every detail)....she thinks once baby moves into an optimal position everything should start. Fingers crossed!!!
This morning ive had pelvic pains and shooting pains on and off. Tried some nipple stimulation in the shower but didnt do much...