For those who have been through it all before....

[*LittleMissSummer*]

My waters broke so that was the start of my labour! It took about 3 hours for the contractions to start.

I have a feeling this one will be the same hopefully with a much shorter labour!

Good luck!!!!!

[<3 Mumofthreetobe <3]

Well it was about a week ago I posted that question. Turns out they were Braxton hicks... Getting me ready for a few days later when the real thing started. I got a strong contraction in bed in the early hours. Got up and walked around which made them more frequent. Funnily enough I didn't even think of what should I do... Didn't really have time. 3hrs 10mins later he was here. Found being upright and walkin around enough to focus on!

[ladybirdflies]

Brilliant reply NelB, and a huge congratulations!! All that pre labour obviously contributed to your swift and intense short labour. I have quick ones too, my longest has been two hours from first contraction to baby, so I totally understand when you say just concentrating on staying upright and moving was enough!!!! Enjoy your precious bundle xx