I was having contractions 2-3 mins apart for 6 hours and then they broke my water and the contractions turned so horrible.. Like I was sweating, shaking uncontrollably (from pain), sick to my stomach... It was like a knife going into me. Just wanna prewarn you, not scare you. Idk if you are for the epidural but if you are, get it before they break your water. (If it hasn't broke already of course)