contractions?

Ok so its killing me not knowing so i decided to finally get the balls to ask.

How long are contractions in early labor? I know everyone is different but are they 10 seconds, 45 seconds???

Does baby move during or after contractions?

Is it possible to confuse contractions with a baby movement? I swear I feel a tightening and then he is kicking so I keep attributing it to him.

Are contractions always starting and the top and radiating down? I swear I only feel stuff at the bottom.

And do they have to be a rise a fall or can they be a constant pain/ cramping feeling? Everyone asks how long or how far apart but my cramping is always a constant and not a coming and going.



HELP!!!
please anyone?