I think we're finally in labor!!

So, it's about 12:41 am on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and I think I'm finally in labor!  About 4 hours ago (on Mama's birthday!) I started having contractions with a little pain down in my pelvis.  Over the course of the last 4 hours the pain has intensified and I've had a few other symptoms of labor (I'll spare you all the details).  I called the doctor on call...  here comes a contraction... and she said that since I'm managing the pain OK at this point and since the contractions aren't very regular (they're about 1.5 to 5 min. apart) that I should hang out here at the house until I start having trouble with the pain and/or the contractions become more regular.  Over the past hour the pain has definitely intensified but I'm getting through it by breathing and walking.  The last 3 contractions have averaged about 5 min. apart, so if this pattern continues for the next hour or so we'll probably head to the hospital!  Hopefully Lillie Johanna Bleacher will make her appearance soon!