Uy, exciting na phase na yan! So usually mga signs na malapit na ang labor, meron kang Braxton Hicks contractions (practice contractions na hindi consistent), then the real thing starts na regular at masakit, tapos may bloody show or mucus plug na lumalabas, at baka may water break din. A few of us moms also experienced lower back pain, pelvic pressure, at parang nag-dilate yung cervix mo na makikita ng doctor, that's why regular check-ups near your due date are super important para ma-confirm lahat. Best talaga na i-monitor mo closely and call your OB agad pag hindi ka sure kung labor na talaga or Braxton Hicks lang, kasi sila lang ang makakaalam ng tama kung ready ka na talaga!