I actually think it feels like period pain. You can feel the tightening, but it is accompanied by that pain right inside your lower belly. ROFL at the remembering at the end of pg what the labour feels like. Im starting to remember already, but I know when I get in there Im going to be bawling about how stupid I am to have such a bad memory and warning DH what will happen to his pride and joy if he comes within 10ft of me EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!