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I'm nervous again. I was checked for preterm labor about a month or so ago because I was having cramping (like menstral cramping). They checked me and everything was perfectly fine. I was told to just pay attention and if it became more often or like 3-4 times in an hour then I should get checked again. I am 33 weeks pregnant right now. My first child was full term (came 2 days before her due date).
Well, I have a drs appointment on Monday so it's not too far off. Since yesterday I've been having the menstral cramping...same thing...not severe at all...just enough to be uncomfy. It's not regular intervals but it is happening more frequently. It will happen for a few times in an hour and then go away for 3-4 hours and then come back. It's not strong like labor. I never had BH that I know of with my first daughter. And when I was in full blown labor with her I remember the crazy pain but not feeling my stomach contract...so I'm not sure what this is.
Since it's not severe should I just wait it out til Monday or wait and see how today is? I know if I call them they'll tell me to come in to get checked but I hate to go in if it's just something that can wait a few more days. what would you do?
I called and so far they want me to rest the next couple hours and tell them if the cramping is still occurring. If it is they want me to come in. So I have to wait til 2-3pm today. I drink lots of water and don't hold it and I've been laying on my left side...but it hasn't helped. They think maybe it was because I had intercourse a few days ago. But who knows. I will update if I go to the doctor. Thanks everyone!
Iwent in and they checked my cervix (fine) and did a test to check for preterm labor which I won't know the results til tomorrow. But all in all the doctor thinks I've been over doing it.
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Sounds like BH but I would call the doctor just in case. They may want to see you. If they stop and come back every few hours, that is why I think it's BH. Drink lots of water, lay down as much as possible and try to rest!
I had BH about two weeks before my daughter was born (born at 39 weeks).
With my son, I had nothing and he was born at 37 weeks.
I would call them. Make sure you are well hydrated and lay down....see if they stop. I had these types of cramps with my daughter and they said I was dehydrated which can make the uterus contract. Best of luck.
I had an really irritable uterus with my first..was on bedrest for 8weeks with him due to contractions and cramping. With my second right around 34 weeks it was the same thing but as soon as I lied down and drank 2 full glasses of water they subsided....My OB said with my second pregnancy it wasn't up to me to decided whether they were BH, contractions or nothing at all. It's their job to make that determination...
I waited 3.5 days with my first before I went in, my OB at the time was soooo upset with me...b/c it was preterm labor. I wouldn't risk it at all....if resting and H20 isn't helping a call or visit to the Dr. is well worth it :) congrats on the new baby!!
S.,
call the doctor, you are better of being checked rather than waiting it out and assuming it is nothing. You could get checked today and then maybe they'll follow up with you on Monday. Don't wait, you need to know and make sure that everything is okay. The way I look at it, you have nothing to lose by going in today.
Please keep us posted.
Blessings
Call and go get checked. My labor was just like that in the beginning and I put off calling the doctor. By the time I thought something was going on and got to the hospital I was 8cm! And I had a preemie who had to spend 3 weeks in the NICU. Go and get checked if it's nothing then it will put your mind at ease. Good luck
