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Could be!

I just took my prenatal class this weekend and that does sound like early labor just from what the instructor said She did also say that could go on for a couple of days... So fingers crossed or you!

Sounds like there is a baby in your near future!!!!

Sounds like something is happening for sure!

Sounds like back labor to me! I agree with @Bao: go bounce on your ball when you get home tonight! Either that or get a pedicure ;o)

Good luck to you if this is the real thing!

whoohoo! hope that your baby comes soon, too! congrats!
maybe you can start wearing a pad now, incase your water breaks at work? just a random thought!

Sounds like it. Unfortunately it sounds like back labor. What you describe is similar to what I started feeling. And it was all in my lower back. Good luck! The position that helped me the most with back labor was lying on the ground with my chest on the ground and bum up in the air.

@Adira: It still sounds like what I went through. My contractions started off like yours at around 6:45am and I would say they were intense around 1pm or so. It was at that point that I headed to the doctor for them to check and I was getting irritable during the contractions. They didn't really hurt though until my water broke at 4:45pm.

@Adira: I don't know if this helps at all but here's LO's birth story so you can see exactly what I felt in the beginning to look for similarities.

http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoeys-birth-story-long

@Adira: Sounds like early labor to me. Eventually (if you are in early labor) you will get to the point where you have to stop what you are doing during the contraction and concentrate to get through. Usually I see my clients start to sway or grab something for support when they start getting "active labor" contractions.

Sounds like it. My best description of a real contraction is a feeling of squeezing and then releasing. Also the feeling of having to go #2. Consider starting to time them, and you'll know especially if you're unable to talk or sit through them. Good luck. I hope you'll keep us posted!

I feel like that's totally normal. My contractions were the worst while I was lying in bed. They were a little less painful when I was sitting, and the least painful (ha!) when I was standing or walking.

How far apart are they now??

@Adira: back labor sucks. Not sure how it compares but I think labor is intense either way. Don't let it discourage you! I could talk and do things thru contractions at first. They gradually got stronger and stronger. Maybe take a warm shower when u get home and see how that helps. Good luck! Oh and my contractions were definitely more painful in different positions. Laying down was the worst for me.

@Adira: I would say definitely head home! You need to be able to drive!

@Adira: I think it's a good idea to go home. Take a shower and see if they still stay strong or get better. That's what my doula told me to do. eeeeeek! Excited for you! I hope L&D goes smoothly for you.