Stages of Labor

I'm in the early stage of labor. Well, I decided I am at least. If I wasn't, I wouldn't be having contractions that would truly be dilating me or effacing me. And, they wouldn't be coming around every 5 minutes. I read on What to Expect's website that this stage can last from several hours to several weeks. I apparently am in the several weeks category as this has been going on since at least July 12. I hope I don't have much more of this "early labor" stage. It is funny wishing for pain that will be some of the worst pain (I imagine at least), but it's for something great. Plus, due to his size, if he doesn't come on his own, then August 11 I have a C Section scheduled to get him out. Doing the Disney Princess Half Marathon in February means that I need to train as soon as I'm able to and a C Section would certainly delay that.

Come on out Hunter! You'll have more room and we live in Phoenix, so, you don't have to worry about being cold!