They could be but they also just could be symptoms of the final weeks of pregnancy. Hard to tell until contractions begin!
Pains before labour can be sporadic. I had nothing until my contractions (second labour), make sure you get an app to time them as it’s a life saver to know when it’s the real deal
I’m due 28th October, I had all these last week then this week it’s all worn off😭 I feel the same now impatient! But I suppose they will come in their own time! 💕
I’ve had some lightning crotch pain as well- also due 27th October. Don’t know if it’s close or no 🙈