I've been having light cramping pains every evening since Monday. Today they were really strong for about half an hour before they eased. This evening I've been having contractions much stronger than the Braxton hicks I've been having, with off and on cramping.

So curious to know if this is the early stages of actual labor! I'll probably know by tomorrow, but I'm so hoping it is 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Update: My midwife told me I'm 50% effaced and 1cm dilated. Not what I was hoping for, but I'll take progress. Still playing the waiting game 😒