In Preparation for Labor?

Last night was not a good night. I awoke around 3am with quite a bit of discomfort, which felt like menstrual cramping. It was difficult for me to determine if these were contractions, as there was really no distinct start and end, just a continuous pain. After finally falling asleep, I'd awake every 30-40 minutes thereafter with the same pain. Poor Luis was up with me also, as I needed his help with sitting me upright and helping me to the bathroom. When I awoke this AM my mother-in-law said that I looked very pale. I have not had any bleeding. I also have not had signs that my water has broken,though that may or may not occur until I'm already at the hospital, anyway.

Luis is on the alert! He and I feel that the baby will be coming soon. I definitely feel different. We have our hospital bag suitcase packed as well as a nurses' basket.

I am eager to see if there are any changes this afternoon at my OB visit.