Hi Lizzy,

seems like you have had a tough night!!

All i can say is that each and every pregnancy really can be its own thing and so different from the last, which seems amazing!!

This is my third and they have all been different in regards to the impending birth aspect!

You can have the pains for a while as far as i can tell, i've been having them for a couple of weeks so far!!

Whereas my last pregnancy i had no warning whatsoever, i woke up early in the morning thinking it was probably BH and 4 1/2 hrs later hello baby!!

It does make it hard to work out what is what initially but i think you being aware of your body is a good start and it is better to be on the safe side and just get it checked if unsure!

Good luck i look forward to your news.. : o )