Contractions, contractions, contractions...

Well, I went the doctor on Monday and of course she said to be ready any time therefore the baby decided to give us a jolt into action and show signs of preterm labor on Wednesday. This was a reality check for both Joe and I seeing as how we hadn't really taken the doctor all that seriously! I was at school on Wednesday and was having really long contractions which I chalked up to braxton hicks and kept plugging along...then they got a little more intense and then the were one right after another so my mother hen's of the classroom made me call the doctor and they had me come in to get checked again. So as it turns out I was dialated another 1/2 cm and 60% effaced...so they sent me to the hospital for monitoring. Joe was really cute, I called and told him I was going to the doctor because I was having pretty consistent contractions and he said okay and to keep him posted...he called back 5 minutes later and said, "I just processed what you said! I was in a meeting when you called...I will meet you there." It was like reality hit him and he got a little panicky...for those who know my husband it takes a lot to get him rattled and I found it adorable! After laying in the hospital for two hours and three pelvic exams they sent me home to rest. I stayed home on Thursday and the contractions did seem to slow down. Since then I have taken it really easy and they are much further apart but still coming and going. Needless to say Joe and I have spent the last few days and we are now prepared! Bags are packed, car seat is in, baby's room is ready and we are good to go! I'm not sure if I am excited they stopped or if I was hoping to meet this little one soon...I really, really want to know who this little person is! The ultrasound on Thursday said that baby was 5 lbs and everything looked great!! I knew baby wasn't small!!! I sure don't feel small!!! So we will just wait and see but I really hope the doctors were not getting me all excited for nothing, they said I probably won't make it to my due date and to be honest that is FINE by me! However, if they lied and I go until or over my due date I probably won't be the most pleasant person to be around in those last few days! Just a heads up!