I was kind of in denial because I didn't think they were contractions. The first few felt like strong Braxton hicks, just a tightening kind of, then they became more frequent and stronger. I tried a bath but was uncomfortable. Then I sat down on the couch and that's when I knew I had to go in because I was just getting them all day. By the time I was getting the house organized I had to sit down for every contraction and moo like a cow lol baby was here 7 hours later.

Started off as small cramps like ovulation cramping. Increased to more intense cramping like menstrual cramps intensified.

Following. I’m not close yet but with my first I was induced as well. I know they say those contractions are much worse than actually going into labor on your own.

That’s what I want to know too.

The last two days I’ve been cramping really bad. The first time I got it, it wasn’t bad at all. But the second day it was the worst. I felt like I couldn’t move.

Mine started as tightening and what kind of felt like sharp period cramps. They started to become frequent and intense. I get back labor as well but that didn’t start until after my water broke.