How long did your practise contractions go on for before Actual Labour started?

[hairymelons]

I'm 39+3 and I've been getting strong BH all the way through this pregnancy. The past 2 weeks they've been getting really strong and regular however. The 'am I, aren't I?' is driving me potty!

I get period type cramping with them and they're strong enough that I have to stop walking and breathe through it. I also get tight chested and a pounding heart with them, is that normal?

Just wondering how long this went on for others before labour proper started? I mean, it's great for practising the breathing etc but it's bloody frustrating. I keep waking up thinking 'here we go' but nothing happens. I can't take another few weeks of this!

I've been having the same for the last 2 weeks!! I am 41+3 today, had a sweep this morning - only 1cm dialated! Induction is booked for tues eve/wed day, so just waiting to see what's gunna happen!! I have stopped getting excited now =( but hopefully will be diff for you!!

1cm is good. Took 24 hours of back labour to get me 1cm dilated last time though so my standards are very low!

Have you resorted to sex yet? I'm thinking about it.

Is it your first btw? I'm wondering if it's more drawn out because it's no 2 for me.

Yes its my first! Contractions are coming a bit stronger but still not regular so I think this is going to take a loooooooooong time!! Ouch... 24 hours B2B, thats hardcore!! Yes I had sex last night and still nothing, I swear nothing short of putting my arm up there and pulling her out is going to get this baby moving! My DH says I've made it too comfy in there for her, I think shes just lazy

Maybe won't be too long if you've had a shag, a sweep and you're dilating...reckon you'll be done by the weekend. Do come back and tell me, wontcha? Good luck!

Will do and make sure you do the same!!! Hope everything gets going quickly for you... there's nothing worse than the constant is this it or is this it or is THIS it lol! Good luck!! (sends 'out baby out' vibes to Hairymelons!