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I have no clue what to think..sorry if my posts are getting annoying :(

Contractions
1: 4 mins apart
2: 6 mins apart
3: 5 mins apart

They are a little painful but bearable. I can sit through them but it makes me almost lose a breathe at first. Should I wait and give them until later today? See if they get worse????
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I think you should go in love
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Always a tough call.  Some do have labor like this with inconsistent contractions for a bit leading up to when active labor really starts.  I went in when I had this stopping and starting of contractions and got sent home.  If they do get consistent and every 5 minutes, that is a general standard.  Otherwise, see how you are feeling.  If you start to get nauseated and aren't eating and things like that ---  don't let yourself get in bad shape before the delivery.  I did this because after they sent me home, my contractions intensified but still weren't closer than 5 minutes apart most of the time.  I started throwing up with the contractions and was basically dehydrated and exhausted when I gave birth.  I should have been back to the hospital before that happened.  So, it CAN be a little tricky.  I'd stay in contact with your ob about this too.  They will guide you and don't mind if you call a lot.  good luck
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You seem to be getting irregular contractions, so right now you are at the first hurdle of labour, so time it and when they become a bit more consistent and not all over the place then try and go in.. also try and phone your health carer (hospital) and let them know. They will advice you more
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How long have u been feeling these contractions and for how long do they last at a time?  U need to time the duration of each contraction and how far apart they r for at least an hour, then ull know whether u should go to the hospital or not.  last thing u want is to be sent home..  that was my worst fear when I had my first baby, thankfully they kept me as I was already 5cm dilated by the time arrived at the hospital..
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5 mins apart then go in
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I wait until 1 to 2 mins apart and painful. Also depends how far away you are from hospital.  I have a 30 minute drive thus time so I might not wait soo long.
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How do you feel down below do you feel like pushing at all
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I'd wait an hour or 2 n if they are consistent then go n
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Bump
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