Feeling really discouraged today.

I've had BH contractions for the past few months - nothing intense.

Early this morning I started having full on contractions - radiating from my stomach, around my back. This went on for hours, at 4-5 min apart, lasting 1-1.5 minutes each.

At the hospital this morning, they monitored my contractions and babys heart rate for a few hours, but eventually sent me home since they slowed and eventually stopped after a few hours.

I'm not discouraged that baby isn't here (she needs a couple weeks before FT!) But I am discouraged by people's reactions.

Family telling me they weren't real contractions, I won't be able to handle the pain when its the real thing, I jumped the gun going to the hospital, it was probably just BH, etc. It's like no one believes what I was (still am) feeling, even though the doctors said it was normal and would probably start the same way when baby is really ready.

Just needed to vent. Apparently my support system isn't as supportive as I thought.

UPDATE: Thank you all for your positive words and encouragement. It really means a lot! 💕