How was your early labour?

[Chrissi]

Since around 8/9pm last night I've had tightening/contractions. They've been about 5-20 minutes apart lasting 25 seconds to a minute.
I managed to sleep for 3 or 4 hours, but started getting a light period type ache around 2/3am and have been awake since. Had a bath and breakfast etc. Still having tightening, they aren't painful just noticeable.
Does this sound like early labour or is it just wishful thinking?
I thought I'd ring the MAU at 9am if I'm still getting tightening.

 

[kkheartsbaby]

What has the hospital said.... fx its the start Chrissi

 

[flexilexi394]

Ooh exciting! I had funny contractions for nearly a week with m my DD, every 10 minutes on the dot! Good luck I hope it's labour xxx

 

[Chrissi]

I haven't yet called the hospital, I might call them later. The tightenings tapered off for a couple of hours this morning (or I just didn't feel them when I finally got back to sleep), but started again once I got up and about again. Been out shopping with mum and nan today and going to walk the dog. I think they're about every 10-15 mins. Feeling more heavy down there and more period pain and legs ache.
I hope it's it! Xx

 

[kkheartsbaby]

Exciting stuff are you feeling calm about it? I still can't get my head round that one day soon I may go to sleep all fine and next thing wake up in early labour so surreal!

 

[Birdie]

This sounds very similar to my early labour Chrissi! Not painful at all just frequent tightenings from about 7am. I had no idea I was in labour (just thought Brixton hicks) & just got on with my day & spent early evening doing relaxation exercises.

I had my first proper unmistakable contraction at 10:30pm which is when I called the hospital, they told me it was very early stages & to go to bed. As soon as I lay down it kicked off, waters went and I could feel baby moving down. I arrived at hospital at 11pm and was 10cms dilated... I had him at 2am. I realise it is rare to go through those stage quite so quick, but obviously what you are feeling could be early labour wishing you all the best, it's a very exciting time!!

 

[Chrissi]

Yeah I feel weird. Back and legs aching now and tightenings happenning every 8-10 minutes now. Just packed the last minute bits in our bags and just bouncing on my ball, the dog thinks it's great fun!
That sounds reassuring birdie, I hope I start to feel it a bit more soon cause I don't quite believe it at the moment.x

 

[flexilexi394]

Eek good luck! Xxxx

 

[Chrissi]

Contracting stopped when I got in bed last night. Was wide awake again at 6am which is super early for me, yesterday I was awake at 2ish, but got up at 5.
Something has to be happening surely. I've been uncomfortable again today with more noticeable tightening but nothing regular x

 

[JennyS85]

How exciting Chrissi!! Definitely think you are next for April mummies! Hope things get going properly for you soon, the stop/starting must be a bit frustrating! X