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2 Days to go.

So, erm, I'm sat in front of the computer feeling this bad pain in my lower back every so often.  I wouldn't say they are getting closer, but I've had this back pain a little bit after eating or just before wanting to use the loo for the past 3 or 4 days and not as intense as it is right now.  Thought it was just wind (seriously).  I actually had to come online and read some sites about contractions and labour pains to fully appreciate what is happening.  So, yeah, this could be early labour.

Or, it could not.  The pain could go away, or be 'practice pains' or Braxton Hicks (although I don't get that impression).  I've had a bit of pelvic pain for the past few days too.  And last Thursday... mucus.... I won't go into detail about that.  I get the impression from reading around I'm not the only first-timer who hasn't got a clue what's happening to her own body.  It's a shame new mothers-to-be have to turn to each other and the internet for advice on signs and how to cope.  Imagine what it was like before the computer age?!  I knew a lot of things, I'm prepared for this, but because this is unknown territory for me I guess I didn't want to acknowledge it at first because then that would mean the big scary thing I said I didn't want to happen is about to happen.  Damn!

Well, at least all the things I ordered from the internet finally arrived today, so I can't say I'm not prepared.  Plus, I have appointments tomorrow (Tuesday) at the hospital and with the midwife.  If they can't tell if I'm in labour, there's no hope for me!  Stu has been on massage duty but is also firmly glued to the US Open mens' final.  I actually don't mind, it's better than him flapping.  I hate flappy people, they get you all worked up too when you're trying to be calm.  Oh, and there's a full moon tonight.  My Aunt said your baby comes on the moon cycle from when you missed your first period.  Maybe I should've believed her!

I think I shall retire to my bed and lie down, see where some sleep takes me.