my first and 2 nd births were quick although my first was v traumatic as they said I'd jus made it ! So when in labour with my 2nd I didn't bother phoning as they always say if u can manage to talk on the phone then ur not in enough pain that's what they we'd with my first hence why I probably jus made it ! So I jus turned up 
the midwife on reception said I was very rude and how would I feel if someone just turned up at my house without informing me first !? I was 4 cm dilated so they sent me home then I came back an hour later as I was still in a lot of pain had dd about 2 hours later !
I'm now 38 weeks with dd3 and been having a but of cramping and back ache etc so false labour signs but when do I actually call in ? When im feeling I need pain relief as contractions hurt or when I am like 5 mins apart ? As I feel 5 mins apart doesn't give much time ? I have to get my mum over here first then get to hosp ? Hosp isn't an issue we live over the road but my mum would have to get a taxi to us first 10 min journey ?