what does a contraction feel like?

at first i wasn't sure.. i had dull period type aches but no 'pains' as such. then I started getting little shooting pains in my back (back to back labour) but they didn't last long, bit like a trapped nerve.. it's right what they say though.. they kind of peak then fade. Once I was in established labour though there was no way i could of kidded myself that it wasn't contractions.. but bear in mind that was at 5cm.. before then i was convinced it was just normal pains

 

same here, I was sitting on here talking to the girls in the chat room saying I was having cramps. cramps is the best word I can use to describe the feeling really, but once the biggys come you'll definately know it i was uncomfortable but not particularly in pain until 5cm.

 

backache that came in waves along with period pain type cramps.

 

oh eck. ive never had period pains so i dont know what to look for

 

A cramping feeling low down.