Contractions

I had massive discomfort last night for the first time ever. It was continuous for a few hours, and the contractions lasted a minute or so, but then it stopped. I don't believe I'm in labor...no mucus plug, no bloody show, no water.

But the pain was considerable, and it felt as if my uterus was about to be squished like a tin foil ball by invisible hands. It was enough to make me cry out and lose my breath.

And I certainly don't want to hear that "Oh, labor will be SO much worse than that." I know that already. It's not reassuring to be reminded of it. And it certainly doesn't make me feel better.

Ugh. I have been awake for hours with only a handful of sleep. I need a nap. Zzzzzzzzz...