i am keeping a record and from when i started recording they have been 2305, 2316, 2325, 2331, 2345, 2358, 0012 - so kinda all over the shop and i think they are lasting about 45seconds to a minute - havent been quiet able too time that by myself - i sent DH too bed!
I think its just the unknown that is scaring me - if i knew for sure this was labour and normal maybe i would be alright!
It is perfectly normal hun. It is pre labour which lasts up to 3 cm dilated. so sometimes it takes a while, but sometimes it is fairly quick. they are staying around the 10 minute mark though so eventually they should get closer together, and last longer. They do not have to be spot on for time, but approximates and averages. You are doing a great job hun. I know that sometimes for me I kept myself awake tracking them and then eventually fell asleep because they were a part of prelabour and ended up fizzling out. If this is the big one then you will not find yourself falling asleep.
Head for bed (put a stack of towels down first JIC) and keep an eye on them there. If you are able to fall asleep then do so, because it wont be long. This baby will be born soon, maybe tomorrow, maybe in a couple of days, but this is all good and normal. Rest as much as you can. You may find that if this is it you will fall asleep between contractions and wake up for each contraction, which is very good for getting rest in for the later stages.
Thanks Ali - i will try and get some sleep - DH has already put the towels down lol!!
im due too be induced tomorrow night at 8pm so lets hope that wont be the case!
Thank you very much for your help and advice!
one more thing before i go - can i take any panadol?
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