my first signs were waking up earlier than usual with a massive amount of energy and excitement (couldnt wipe the smile off my face kinda excitement). about half hour later i had my first tightening (but as i had had prelabour and it felt the same before) i didnt give it much credit. i guess i kinda knew something was up that morning as the tightenings were there (irregular in timing and length and intensity) so i called midwife that i *might* have a baby in the next day or so. BUT tbh, i didnt realise it was really labour until my waters broke that afternoon.