I think I'm having contractions? Am I having this baby tonight???

[Dontknowmyarsefrommyelbow]

I am 41+1
Had 2 sweeps
Last sweep = Monday 25th = 3cm dilated and ready to go.
Have been having what I'm guessing are contractions since 20 past midnight - but how do I know if it's the real thing?
Help

congratulations! and lovely name. really elegant (if that's the right word for a boy) can be boyish and will suit dignified grown man too.

Congratulations, love the name, would have been an option for my lo but my BiL is called Edward

welcome baby edward

congratulations

Congratulations and welcome baby Edward..

Will done dkmafme.

well done knmafme! congratulations!

and welcome baby Edward. that's such a lovely name

Welcome baby edward! See you on the PN thread soon! Hope you are well and labour wasn't too traumatic! Congrats xxx

Hooray - well done DKMA!! Have been offline for weekend so it was nice to come into work to a nice announcement!

Congratulations & Well Done DKMA!!
Looking forward to seeing the pics of Edward

Fantastic news, well done DKMA. Can't wait to read the birth story! xxx

Congratulations DKMA and welcome to baby Edward.

great news, congratulations! and well done DKMA..ooh its so nice to read the end of a labour thread!

Full Birth Announcement!