Ive never gone into labour naturally so all this is new to me. I know what an induced labour feels like but not spontaneous labour.

Did you see a mucous plug or have a show?

How did it start - waters breaking, full on contractions, period cramping, lower backache.............?

If it started with cramping and/or backache, when did it turn into real contractions?

Did you get any other odd "signs" like nausea/vomitting/heaviness in thighs or legs, headaches, sharp pains..................?