I realise it's the middle of the night so maybe not many people up, but trying to distract myself so thought I would try and get a wee discussion going to establish whether I am in real labour or not!!
I've been up for almost 2 hours....at first I thought ow as just getting braxton hicks like I have been for a few days, but the tightening have been accompanied by cramping in my lower abdomen and round to my back.
They started off at 4 mins apart - so I assumed they couldn't be real as so close?? - and are now anything from 1.30 - 3 mins apart with the contractions (if that's what they are) lasting about 45-55 seconds. The cramping has definitely become more intense over the last 2 hours but not unbearable.
I went to the loo about an hour ago and have also had a show - so I'm hoping this is a good sign.
I've also had loose bowel movements over the last couple days, which may be my body's way of preparation?
I have phoned the maternity unit and they are happy with me to stay at home until I feel the need to come in ( I am only a 5min drive away) so am contemplating going for a bath to ease the discomfort.
Has anybody else had signs like this and it ending up as false labour?
Oh, and I'm 39 + 4 
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Is this the Real McCoy??
ToonLass · 25/10/2014 04:04
Sounds like the real deal to me go and get yourself to the midwife to be certain though. Good luck!!!
sounds exactly like my labour..my contractions were close together from very early on and a bit unpredictable..mines started at 4am along with a show but a bath sped mine up. went to hosp at 12 that afternoon and was 4cm, straight forward enough
Reassuring to hear
Just out the bath and contractions still seem to be about 3 mins apart - no sign of waters breaking yet but have had more of a show.
DH has gone back to sleep so can't be panicking too much haha
Managed a wee sleep which I'm grateful for as been up since 2....now getting contractions every 6-8 minutes but may have a brisk walk round the block as an insurance policy 
Ooh how exciting. Both of my labours were like this this nothing then boom 2-3 mins apart. Ds born in 6 hours dd in 2. Good luck op x
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