Quick update of last night's experience...

So I posted on here last night about what has happened the last few days with everything, and how much more relaxed and happy we are about everything...

Well I am hoping that baby comes by the end of the weekend - contractions last night started at 10:15 and were like really bad period cramps across my whole lower abdomen and radiating around to my back, I mean 'breathe-through-it' bad (that's a contraction, right??) -- they came like clockwork every 20 minutes for 2 hours - then SUDDENLY went to every FIVE minutes for another hour. Rang my midwife, a bit frightened - but she was quite laid back, told me to have a shower and try to get some rest and see what happens. I had about another half hour of them and then I must have fallen asleep - woke up about 7:30am to a few more contractions - then back to sleep for a few hours. Nothing much since. I guess labour can stall like that, just hope it starts up again soon! :)

UPDATE: 7pm - had on/off contractions, nothing to take my breath away though, on/off from about midday or so. Started to become a bit regular about 5-ish but I didn't time or anything, just going with the flow. Just now however I've had what I would call a couple of "serious" ones - took my breath away - really intense - so I'm not sure what is happening.

Dave and I decided this afternoon that we would set up the birth pool --- so that's all done, it only has to be filled. I think seeing it there is making me feel like things COULD happen. Plus we chose what clothes/blankets etc we would want to use if he comes soon. Dave picked out a cute little white cap and a little onesie - although I think we might have to revisit that onesie as it's sleeveless and today - the first day of Autumn - has been quite cool and breezy. If he comes tonight, or early morning, that outfit will be a bit cold. Gosh - I'm already thinking like a Mum!

I guess we will keep you posted and please - wish us luck... Tracey & Dave