I'm hoping all of the events this morning will lead up to my little girl finally being born today!

I'm 40 weeks, 4 days pregnant today. I was laying in bed at around 6:45 when I felt a small popping feeling, kind of like my back popping. When I went to the bathroom, I immediately lost more of my mucus plug and have had bits of bloody show ever since. At the same time as the pop, I started to have what I could only assume was a contraction. It's felt like a strong menstrual cramp with a lower back ache. I called the doctor to make sure I was actually feeling what I thought I was and the nurse said that they are contractions, but not quite strong enough yet. They're also not super close together yet, although they seem to be varying from 5-15 minutes in length.

I hate being here alone though. I don't want my husband to leave work until we know he has to. My dad should be here in about an hour and a half though so at least someone will be here with me. They seem to feel a bit stronger the past thirty minutes or so. The nurse said to call back when they're around 5 minutes apart though and I can't even talk through them. I'm hoping she lets me get all of this over with today and arrives by tonight. Fingers crossed!