Fran I would stay at home still. Your contractions should ideally be around 3 to 5 minutes apart and lasting 1 minute long when you turn up to hospital.

Of course some women's contractions don't get to lasting 1 minute. You shouldn't be able to talk at all through your contractions. While your still able to do that your doing well. Stay at home.

This is your first baby, your labour could last for quite some time yet (sorry prob not what you want to hear)

Goodluck sweety. The best thing I can tell you to do right now is to try and relax, get some rest. Your in for a busy night.