I've been having contractions for almost a week now. And as of Monday, they weren't doing anything. BUT, I have had some bloody mucus (gross, sorry, but true), which is a sign of progress. And my contractions are more hurty than they have been.
My prediction was wrong, since I'm now 38 weeks and 4 days. Come on, baby! I want to meet you (and be all done being pregnant!)!