Contractions. But nothing is happening. Normal??

[lynnsee]

I started getting contractions nov. 23rd. Went into the hospital on the 24th. My contractions were 4-8 mins apart and i was only 1 1/2 cm dilated. Sincr then ive been contracting everyday. As close as 3 mins apart for 2hrs. But then the either spread out or completely stop. Last night was the most unbearable of my contractions. They were as close to 4 mins apart for an hr then spread to 7 and then stopped. Is this normal? Im 37wks and 6 days.

[lynnsee]

My baby start his journey out on his own the day i posted this and was born the very next morning. Good luck to you ladies c:

[erinmommyof2]

I have been having the same thing since 35 weeks 5 days. I'm 38 weeks 6 days now. I was 1 cm when it started and 20% effaced. I'm now up to almost 4 cm and 60% effaced. Had my bloody show this morning. I am scheduled to be induced on Wednesday but really hoping she comes on her own. It is so frustrating and draining I hope yours don't last and the real thing comes soon  :)

[MecheMora]

This has been happening to me too. Im 39 weeks tomorrow. I actually get excited as they get stronger. Then they stop. Im not dilated at all..so Im being induced in 5 days. Hoping our babies come on their own!!

[licia31]

Yup and it suxs! On Monday dr. Said was 2 cm dialated and then later i lost my mucus plug the after working i had contractions for 5 hrs about 9 mins apart and then they just stopped completely. The next day more contractions about 5 mins apart for 2 hrs and today nothing dr. Said my body is practicing for the real thing.