Is This It?

I've been having what I think are contractions all night. But I'm not really sure. Since I'm not sure, then I think they must not be contractions. Since my water broke first with Ava, I honestly am not sure how to know if these are contractions. I've been trying to time them, but they aren't really consistent. Also another sign that they aren't real, right?

The other thing is that I went with my friends yesterday to this pizza place with a preggo pizza, that they say induces labor. I had 4 slices in the hopes it would work. It seems to have done something. But it makes me wonder if it's just indigestion from a pizza that was loaded with all sorts of meat!

Some have been pretty strong, but others not so much, which is what has been making it difficult to time them. None of them really hurt, but I remember when I was in the hospital with Ava it was a few hours of contractions before they started hurting. I just wish my water would break like it did with Ava. Cause then you know it's time!

Since I've been feeling them all night long, even if they aren't every so many minutes, I'm still taking it pretty seriously & laying low today. I'm getting my hospital bag completely packed after I shower this morning, just in case. I'm not planning on going anywhere today either. A good friend of mine has offered to watch Ava for a few hours today to give me some alone time, but I think we're just going to hang out here. Then, if this turns out to be anything, I'll be able to call her if I need really do need her!

The plan when I go into labor has always been for my BIL & his wife to take Ava. Nicole is in grad school, so if it happens during the day, Eliot, who works from home, was planning on coming over here & watching Ava while somewhat working. I also have the friend mentioned above & one other friend who are willing to help out with Ava. Good thing, because now my BIL is heading to the East Coast tonight with my FIL to take him to see his dying brother. We had to book last minute flights for them because we found out he only has 72 hours to live. They've never been close, but FIL wants to see his brother & we don't blame him. The unfortunate thing is that it was almost $1000 for their 2 tickets. Obviously FIL can't fly on his own. Plus the rental car & hotel, looks like we have to shell out another $600-700 this month for FIL. It really does suck to be a caregiver to an elderly person! Sorry if that sounded insensitive, but I've just had it.

Alright, off to take my shower & see how things progress.