I had had pretty serious prelabour pains for a week and hadn't slept or eaten much for that long either. I was having hot baths and showers trying to relieve the pain. Little did I know I was in established labour (went to hospital at 8cm dialated!). I was very teary and feeling sorry for myself! I couldn't make any decisions, my brain just wouldn't function properly and I didn't want anyone near me or to touch me.