Early labor?

Okay, question.....(sorry for all the questions lately). :)

I've had contractions for several days now, but it's been nothing unbearable. I can walk and talk through them. They hurt a little, nothing serious. Wednesday and Thursday, for several hours in a row when I'd time them, they were 12 minutes apart. But then I got sick of timing them. Today, in the last 30 minutes or so, they were 7 minutes, 10 minutes, 8 minutes, and another 8 minutes. Is this considered early labor? I'm confused though, because it isn't the kind of pain I had when I was in labor with Madison.....but I'm already at 3cm, so these have to be somewhat real???

I'm confused. :lol I know I don't need to rush to the hospital anytime soon, I was just curious if this was considered early labor.

Sounds like you're getting really close! :) I went to the hospital when I had tears in my eyes. But, I'm a wimp. I had fever with all of them and they kept me and induced. I'm weird. :lol

Could be.....if it keeps happening for the next couple of hours then probably so! :D

Woohoo, my prediction could be right and Marci WILL go first! :lol

COuld be.... just wait till the contractions are stronger. How long are they lasting?

Oh I am getting excited!

It's probably nothing.....since I have been having these for awhile, and only semi-constant since Wednesday. Who knows! Oh, and Anuschka, they aren't very long....probably 30 seconds or so.

A certain little boy is coming!! Yay Marci! So what do you think tonight, tomorrow? :D

Could be - I can't wait to see little Nathan :love

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I did this for a few days with my last daughter. I left work on Friday because I was having so many...did it all weekend long...didn't get much sleep. I went to my doctor on Monday and she thought I had been in labor all weekend. We left her office and went to eat a Kincaid's burger (those in FW will know!). Then I took dh home and went to pick the kids up from school and make a last trip to Target. I could barely walk in Target. I got home and got the kids to my sister's and barely made it to the hospital on time. I was a 9 when I got there. I kept thinking that it was hurting, but didn't think I was that close. Sorry for rambling. But that is exactly what happened with me. No consistency for a couple of days and then it happened. Good luck...how exciting!!!

Arg! You know what I got? Ive got NOTHING! Nothing to report - no false labor, no lost plug, nada, zip, zilch on the signs!

I don't mind waiting . . but really MISERY LOVES COMPANY & my company is all going into labor.

YAY! I definitely think it's getting close. So yes, early labor!!

Aww Cheryl :hug

You could still beat both of us! You may bend over to pick up a sock off the floor and ***POOF*** labor! Then you'll have a little one crowning while Marci is at home waiting for 5-1-1 and I am waiting for some pattern to my random contractions so I can at least start timing them or for Monday to come! :thumbup

A certain little boy is coming!! Yay Marci! So what do you think tonight, tomorrow? :D
I have no clue! My only guesses WERE 7/7 and 7/11.....so now I don't even know! :lol

Arg! You know what I got? Ive got NOTHING! Nothing to report - no false labor, no lost plug, nada, zip, zilch on the signs!

I don't mind waiting . . but really MISERY LOVES COMPANY & my company is all going into labor.
Hey, you only have 2 days. :)

Anyway, so if this is early labor, why isn't it hurting me that bad? I mean, I remember with Madison, I was IN PAIN at 3cm. ????

Aww Cheryl :hug

You could still beat both of us! You may bend over to pick up a sock off the floor and ***POOF*** labor! Then you'll have a little one crowning while Marci is at home waiting for 5-1-1 and I am waiting for some pattern to my random contractions so I can at least start timing them or for Monday to come! :thumbup
Exactly! :)

Aww Cheryl :hug

You could still beat both of us! You may bend over to pick up a sock off the floor and ***POOF*** labor! Then you'll have a little one crowning while Marci is at home waiting for 5-1-1 and I am waiting for some pattern to my random contractions so I can at least start timing them or for Monday to come! :thumbup

True, but it would be nice to be able to join in the fun! Thats ok tho - Im really not upset at all - just a tad jealous!

Hey, you only have 2 days. :)

Yea, I am still hoping my original long ago prediction holds true. . . come on SUNDAY!

Anyway, so if this is early labor, why isn't it hurting me that bad? I mean, I remember with Madison, I was IN PAIN at 3cm. ????

A friend of mine didn't hurt with #2 even after her water broke. Of course the doc said it didn't break fully so he let the rest out and bam she was hurting. Sorry...not trying to scare you. She did have him in her arms 30 minutes later :) So 30 minutes of pain...oh I'd so take that!

A friend of mine didn't hurt with #2 even after her water broke. Of course the doc said it didn't break fully so he let the rest out and bam she was hurting. Sorry...not trying to scare you. She did have him in her arms 30 minutes later :) So 30 minutes of pain...oh I'd so take that!
Interesting! And yeah, I'd take that too!!!!!

I did this for a few days with my last daughter. I left work on Friday because I was having so many...did it all weekend long...didn't get much sleep. I went to my doctor on Monday and she thought I had been in labor all weekend. We left her office and went to eat a Kincaid's burger (those in FW will know!). Then I took dh home and went to pick the kids up from school and make a last trip to Target. I could barely walk in Target. I got home and got the kids to my sister's and barely made it to the hospital on time. I was a 9 when I got there. I kept thinking that it was hurting, but didn't think I was that close. Sorry for rambling. But that is exactly what happened with me. No consistency for a couple of days and then it happened. Good luck...how exciting!!!
I meant to quote on this earlier....but wow, you were at a 9?????????? My goodness....you barely made it!!!

How long ar ethe contractions lasting?

How long ar ethe contractions lasting?
Not very long - maybe 30 seconds.

Not very long - maybe 30 seconds.

your getting close... :banana

that is how labor with alice started. felt like my period on sunday/monday. lost my plug on tuesday. have light contractions tues, weds, and thurs, thursday night they got a bit stronger and hard labor started late friday morning, she was born friday night. she was posterior which is what i think made my labor so drawn out.

Go Marci go!!!!

:bluecheer I hope this is it!!! Let us know when they get stronger!

Have you lost your plug yet?

With Aidan i Lost it a week before but with Phoenix I lost it and labor started that night.

I would so be headed to the hospital :lol With Lauren I had the same symptoms and they were rolling their eyes at me. They were going to monitor me an hour before they sent me home. ANd then nearly an hour later my water broke OMG.....that was nasty (mecconium) and I"m glad that happened on their bed instead of my bed or in my car.

I bet it starts tonight.....could be early on the 14th to the night of the 14th - but it's a new moon tomorrow!!! I'm putting my money on "this is it"

Not much longer now! You don't seem bothered enough by the contractions yet. :giggle I think you need to hit the point where you're sooo tired of false labor and then you'll finally go into labor. That seemed to be what happened with me anyway! Tomorrow would be a cool birthday for one of these babies!

I didn't hurt at all with my contactions, I just knew something was happening so we went to the hospital and I was at 4 cm. I really didn't feel anything because they almost immediately gave me the epidural because of twins and possible c-section.

I hope it comes soon for you Marci, I know you are ready!

Well, Marci, if you wait 'til Monday, Nathan will have the same birthday as Josh. :D Somehow I don't think you really want to wait, though...

Actually, if you're the first to have your baby, that will be funny, 'cause I voted for you in the poll! Go ahead & prove me right! :)

Wishing you the best for whenever he comes!

Sounds like it to me!!!

Are you still having contractions?

You guys are all getting my hopes up! :)
The contractions are still here, but like I said before, nothing too painful. I mean, they aren't comfortable, but they don't HURT. Ya know? I stopped timing them around 4:30, but I am still having them pretty regularly! I'm still not feeling it for tomorrow, but we'll see!

Oh, and I THINK I've lost my mucous plug - it came out in pieces......

With Kiley, I wasn't in pain with my contractions until after 4 cm so since you are still contracting I wouldn't rule anything out.

:woohoo It's definitely this weekend!!

:woohoo It's definitely this weekend!!

I'm thinking so too :). Can you tell him to come before 6:30 on Sunday though..I have to be at VBS :lol

Oh, and I THINK I've lost my mucous plug - it came out in pieces......
:banana I think a little boy will be here before the weekend is out, maybe before Saturday is out. 7/14, hey that was my grandma's birthday. Maybe you'll win!

tues!! you can have him TUES..07-17-07 - AND I will be here...with my 2 trips planned the next 2 weekends, i am sad I may not get to see him...so...go ahead have him!!

Oh my gosh, Marci! This may be it! :banana

Didn't you say Madison was 9 days early? That's what tomorrow will be for Nathan. Then if you have him Sunday, both kids will be born on the 15th. So either date would tie the two kids together. :thumbup

Hmmmm...This could be it! Of course we told Jamie that for 3 weeks before she actually had Keira :giggle

How are ya feeling today!?

Every labor is different. I always tell people to go for a walk and take a bath. If they satay steady and get longer and stronger through that try laying down. If you're in labor~nothing will change it. Position of the baby can make a huge difference in how your labor feels(and staying relaxed).

Well, still here. :cry
I was all thinking it would be last night! I woke up with several contractions through the night, and this morning they are about 8-10 minutes apart. Ugh, so frustrated over here! I just want something to happen....

I betcha, Deb, it WILL be another 3 weeks! :giggle
Wait, why am I giggling....that is NOT funny!

Wow, still more contractions!? I bet you will be at the hospital before the day is over!
When is your next ob apt scheduled for?

Wow, still more contractions!? I bet you will be at the hospital before the day is over!
When is your next ob apt scheduled for?
I keep saying that, but nothing ever happens! :(
Next appt. is on Monday.....so we'll see.....

It's new moon today :bounce

You sound more ready this morning. I bet you only have a couple more days left. Just enjoy the day today and do something fun that will keep your mind off the contractions (but that won't wear you out!).

Didn't you say Madison was 9 days early? That's what tomorrow will be for Nathan. Then if you have him Sunday, both kids will be born on the 15th. So either date would tie the two kids together. :thumbup
It's funny you mentioned this.....b/c I had already thought about that. Tomorrow would be cool b/c they'd have the same day! Ohwell, we'll see.....I'm doubting more and more it'll be this weekend. But Julia, a new moon? That's good luck???

Thinking about ya Marci! You sound like things are getting pretty close!!!

:love Hnag in there, it will happen soon! I know it.

Marci where are you delivering??

It's funny you mentioned this.....b/c I had already thought about that. Tomorrow would be cool b/c they'd have the same day! Ohwell, we'll see.....I'm doubting more and more it'll be this weekend. But Julia, a new moon? That's good luck???
This happened to my SIL. My niece was born on August 11th and my nephew was born on October 11th! It's easy to remember their birthdays!

How are you feeling Marci?

Where ya at mama? How ya feeling tonight?

Not feelin' so hot. My contractions aren't regular anymore.....they are pretty random. Ugh. I'm sore as heck and can't sleep. I'm swollen. Among other things, but I won't complain. :giggle

Sorry your contrax aren't regular anymore. . . but that doesn't mean they won't come back!

Ugh! :hug C'mon baby Nathan!

Ah man!

Take a nice hot bath. :hug

I was like that with all of mine for a couple of weeks. I am sure that it is the reason my labors were so fast!
With two of my four, I was in the hospital with "false" labor.
I will stick to my comment that if you are able and willing to time them (and post about them ;)), then it is still very early labor and it is not the real deal yet.

im thinking of you!!!! :hug

Your almost there...doesn't it feel great?

I will stick to my comment that if you are able and willing to time them (and post about them ;)), then it is still very early labor and it is not the real deal yet.Good point.

I will stick to my comment that if you are able and willing to time them (and post about them ;)), then it is still very early labor and it is not the real deal yet.
I know it's not the real deal....I know what labor feels like. I was just wondering if this was considered "early" labor since I was already dilating so much and having such constant contractions.

IT does sound like early labor and every contx counts:) You're getting closer and closer to having your baby!!