Im now having a rant!?

I am sooooo right there with you! I am 38 weeks pregnant today and want to have this baby now. I have been getting my "practcie" contractions that come and go every 20 minutes or so and vary in intensity. I have also been having hip pain and what feels like side stitches in the middle of the night. My midwife ured me that if I were in labor ther contractions would come stronger by the hour. Also, she suggested taking a warm bath or moving around to see if the pain would decrease, if it did chances are your not in labor. She said when labor starts you feel it in your lower abdomen, contractions usually getting stronger, and closer. However, this is my 1st baby so everything I feel makes me wonder, "Is labor starting?!?!" I wish you luck, and hope baby comes soon!