i would lay down for a bit to see if you can get some rest . if they dont go away then i would get up and walk.

wow Karen you have made me all excited so this could be it!! Good luck girl I hope after a rest the contractions are still coming!!
Cant give you much advice on the timing thing as I never had to do it but *labour dust* hun and I'll be thinking of you!

i dunno, my contractions started out spaced apart, when i was close to pushing i was in what seemed like constant pain the contractions were one on top of the other it really sucked , i hope this is it for you and you have a very easy labor

WooT! Hopefully this is it. Whenever I went into the hospital for my PTL they said they knew they were real contractions 'cause I said I felt like I was about to start my period. There was a definite beginning and ending with me though but everybody is different.

I am keeping my fingers crossed!

Lots of labor dust your way!!!

hmm it sbeena long while since she posted last maybe this is it i sure hope so she is already overdue now!

Yeah!! It's time!
I couldn't tell when my contractions stopped or started either with both children. With Brian, I went to the doctors and they sent me to labor and delivery. I pretty much felt like you have described. Labor and delivery told me since I wasn't having consistent contractions, I needed to walk around for an hour. I was already 4 cm dilated. I walked around for an hour and that really brought on the contractions. In one hour, I went from a 4 to almost a 6 cm dilated. Even then, I still had some difficulty distinguishing when my contractions stopped and started. It was a little easier but still was somewhat difficult. They hooked me up and stated that my contractions were a little less than 5 minutes apart and very consistent. I was worried about going to the doctors because I really didn't want them to tell me it was false labor. I am so glad I went.

Do you have the pain when you are just sitting or laying down??

Good luck! I just know that you will have your baby very soon!!

I haven't seen any other posts by her today, since this one early this morning. I think we may have a new baby very soon, if not already!!!!!! Hope all is well kaerbear!!

Congrats girl! It's sound like your baby is coming soon! I hope so and good luck to you!

Good luck to you! I you go into labour soon! I can't wait to see how you are doing!

I hope you're already at the hospital! Good Luck!

Karen, I am taking it you havent been on all day means good news!!

I think she had an appointment with doctor/midwife today so I am pretty sure if she wasnt in labour then she would have come on to tell us about that!!

Good luck!! I am hoping things go smoothly for you and cant wait to see baby!

well. i'm sorry to disappoint but no baby yet. i've actually been home for while now but i didn't have the heart to come on here and tell anyone. i feel like i'm letting people down and i know how silly that is but i guess it's hormones and all that. i feel a bit sad and empty 'cause i really thought it was going to happen. anyway, i saw the doctor and he did a membrane sweep and i'm still having some pain and a lot of bloody show. but on the bright side, baby's heartbeat is strong and healthy, the doctor isn't worried at all and my blood pressure is fine. also, the weather has cooled a bit so i was finally able to have some real good, quality sleep this afternoon.

**SIGH** lol. no one stays pregnant forever!!! it only feels like it sometimes.

thanks so much everyone for being so kind and concerned it's really very touching and it helps me stay positive.

Don't worry, you're not disappointing us. You're just keeping us all in suspense waiting to see your little ones beautiful face.

yeah i just feel a bit dorky, lol. at least i didn't drag rich out of bed and make him drive me to the hospital. oh well, i guess i'm not the first (or last) woman to have a false alarm.

Your not disappointing or letting anyone down!! We are all excited for you thats all. Dont worry about coming on and telling us it was a false alarm... I get a slightest little cramp and I am running for the hospital bag .
Hopefully now you have had the sweep things will start moving along, If your still getting abit of pain I really dont think its going to be much longer.
Get yourself some rest and relax and dont feel silly at all. You are just keeping us up to date with everything thats going on... and for people with boring lives...like me at the moment...I thank you for bringing alittle interest to it!!

thanks! the race is still on! lol.

yeah and now I have changed my mind and dont want to be in it!!

I have decided that I dont want baby to come now untill atleast Tuesday evening! I am worried about having to be in hospital and missing Aydans birthday!! Whats the betting it all starts Monday evening

I HOPE YOU GO SOON KAERBEAR!!!! Havent been around much as I am busy with my own bundle of joy!! Cannot wait to see yours!!!