Were you surprised when you went into labour? Or did you feel it was coming?

[Diamond Girl]

Yep, very surprised when I was in labour with DS1. Even though it was his due date, I honestly didnt think my body knew what to do. I kept thinking I was in pre-labour untill the pains got really bad, then I knew I was in labour!

[Lily Dust]

Total shock but looking back it was pretty obvious. waters absolutely gushed and I still wondered if it was labour. Started having contractions 7 minutes and the 5 minutes apart and still dodnt take anything to the hospital, just went to confirm I was in labour Was being monitored and still wasnt sure that 'tjis was it' and hadnt told DH to come yet. Oh the giggles the midwives must of had about me and I was educated i just thought it would take much longer

[Sterla]

Looking back I think I had a feeling with DD. Or maybe it was that I felt really ready to go into labour?

Nothing was different apart from DD being much lower that day. I went to bed that night and didn't even get a chance to fall asleep before contractions started.