thanks to all that replied to my post. story so far - contractions were getting worse, i started gagging again and as i did my waters broke. this was about 10.30 last night (its now 7am) and since then the contractions have pracitcally stopped! have had 20 mins sleep all night! am getting very tired and very very frustrated. midwife said to go to hospital whenever i want but the pains isnt strong or regular enough for me yet. am gonna try to get some sleep, then will go in to see how far dilated i am. will let you all know if anything happen...........if i get time, lol.