Last week at my appointment (36+6-12/8) I was only 1 cm dilated. I asked to be checked because I had been having what I thought were contractions. I felt like a complete idiot and it was just really painful.

12/9 I started too have (TMI) really loose stools that have not gone away. Spent my weekend cleaning, getting in some walking, and squats. 12/11 I started having period like cramps and backache (that would pulse at times). It turned into contractions that would come on for a couple of hours every 10-15 minutes and then disappear pretty quickly.

Last night (11/13) at about 11 pm they returned and from then on until 12 pm today they had been every 10 to 15 minutes. For the rest of the afternoon they have gotten to 10 minutes apart. At 8pm I decided to sleep. By the Grace of God I managed to fall asleep. Woke up at 10 (Almost 2 hours ago) from two really strong back to back contractions and they are ranging 6 minutes apart as of right now.

Going to add in at 12 pm today (37+5) I was checked at my appointment and I am 4 cm dilated. Trying to wait until they are 5 minutes apart for at least an hour before I call L&D. The main point is, my body is so sore and I am TIRED. Ready to meet this little girl. It’s my fourth baby so I’m convinced once things get going she is going to be here quick!

Here’s to 24 hours in of what I think is early labor 🥲🥲