Let the contractions begin...

Contractions have finally begun...I don't think they are the real contractions...in fact I am pretty sure they are not.....but the Braxton Hicks contractions have started...getting my body ready for delivery....had a good hour earlier this evening with pretty intense contractions....they have subsided now...and I am feeling much better...it was a little difficult to be home alone without Collin here....when they initially started about after about a 1/2 hour of them I wasn't so worried..I guess I kind of knew that they weren't the real deal...in fact this could go on for another 2 and 1/2 weeks or so...before I am actually in real labor....I did though find myself running around the house organizing draws and cleaning today...its really amazing how most of the books you read about pre labor say that this is what women do........I also felt a intense urge to go for a walk........but I didn't maybe tomorrow when Collin is home...it was kind of funny though I decided to sit outside while the contractions were happening...I just wanted the fresh air...and Collin was on the phone wanting me to go in side...in case something happens....that struck me as funny...it wasn't like I was going to be delivering the baby on the front deck...something else that struck me as funny is my books talk about in early labor that women stay at home as long as they can....doing last minute chores and relaxing.....well I am all for staying home as long as possible........but last minute chores....I was in pretty constant state of going from uncomfortable to pain during that hour of contractions...there was no getting chores done........I for some reason have put off packing my bag for the hospital...I guess I was thinking in the back of my mind..it would be something good to do once labor started...you know the chores they talked about in the book...keeping my mind busy....well that all changed as soon as I felt better I promptly packed my bag for the hospital....it is now patiently waiting...as I will also be...........patiently waiting for the next contraction.....the next sign that Dylan is on his way...with that good night........and good rest