My doctor said I was in Active labor but it could take days to progress because it's my first and I…

My doctor said I was in Active labor but it could take days to progress because it's my first and I haven't dilated anymore and have been having contractions for 24 hours now. Contractions are 2-3 mins apart and they are so painful. I'M just ready to hold my baby girl. :'( I now Know how horrible the last weeks of pregnancy are. I hope everything will go alittle faster.