Wheather your first baby or subsequent babies trust your instinct. If you feel like "something" is going on wheather it is labor or something else go check it out.

Some women don't always get a clear read "when it is time". For healthy young women the early signs can be pretty subtle. Early labor is not really that dramatic. Sometimes you even have a burst of energy that many women feel "frisky", the desire to clean (nesting), or and intense desire to pace. As long as you don't over do it and exhaust yourself it can actually help the needed muscles to warm up and clear your mind so you can focus on the job that you are going to do.

Eat and drink litely. Avoid smoking if you do. Follow any special directions that your OBGYN may have given you. Resting with your feet elevated is not a bad idea. Labor and your first few days with a newborn is a marathon; pace yourself.

If you don't have immediate access to your maternity hospital because of weather, distance, or even transportation there is nothing wrong with going early and setting in a ER lobby and reading your "What to Expect when you are Expecting (a great reference) or writing your baby a letter. It is comforting and won't cost you anything to feel secure.

My feeling is you are going to be a fantastic Mommy and your delivery is not going to be all that tough. You are a smart, prepared, and thoughtful adult and feeling scared is normal respect for the experience ahead of you and actually a good sign. (((HUGS))) Grandma Joy

better safe than sorry

if you think its labor - get to the hospital

also - alert your local fire dept or ambulance corp that your expecting. in the event of an emergency - its best that the people responding know as much as possible

best of luck

Awwwwww, beautiful!!! Nothing more precious than a baby. Congrats!

You'll be fine and you will forget the pain once you look into your baby's eyes. What are you having boy or girl?

lol my brithday is march 16th 12:26pm

CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!!! Children are a blessing from the Lord!

The Omen is nearing....