BH- when should I be paying more attention to what I think are still most likely BH?

[Cassius2]

I would mention it too. As Black_Rose has mentioned it could be a sign that you might need to slow down a bit as preterm labour can sneak up on you (as i found out lol!). i too was losing quite a bit of plug and movement would set off a round of BHs etc. but resting would have them at least slow down until one night after a particulary busy day i went into labour at 33w6d. I was put on strict bedrest and stayed that way until i was safe to birth at home (which would also of meant that baby was a healthy gestation).

Take care and worth a phone-call. that way they can record that down for you and remember to check you next time you see them (unless they want you to come in earlier!).

[Caz_88]

Thanks ladies
I didnt end up calling the birth centre, it all seemed to fizzle out over night. The BH are still there today but are no where nwar as often or regular. We has a super busy/stressful day yesterday but DH and I both woke up with horrible colds today, so it could have been due to either of those lol. Rhe only big change today is that bub is definitely engaged, he has dropped so far down, and I can breathe again lol. As long as I dont have any other signs I plan on riding it out until tuesday morning when I have my antenatal appointment. I just feel silly calling them... ive already called twice over the past 3 weeks, once for a small bleed and then the plug on Monday only to be told that it was normal/fine and not to worry.

[AndiE]

Glad to hear things have settled down a bit, although sorry to hear you have a horrible cold.

For my two cents, don't ever feel silly to call your midwife or hospital, hun. That is what they are there for. Pregnancies and births come in all shapes and sizes. Knowledge is power, so you should feel free to ask questions etc at any stage and time of your pregnancy or birth.

Hope your cold goes away soon xx

[Mumma T]

I am glad that everything has settled down for you. Please don't ever feel bad for calling them, they really would rather you call than not especially when its pre-term,

I hope everything goes smoothly for you for the next few weeks

[Marley&Me]

Cazz, I have had BH for ages now and the last 2 weeks they have got quite strong. I usually have to stop what I am doing and breath through it. If I am walking it is very uncomfortable and I can't continue to walk. I get them every day and I usually don't go more than an hour or two without one. I also had a very stressful day a few weeks back and was having them every 5 minutes for about an hour, I was really scared. But I tried to relax and calm myself down and they lessened soon after.
I asked my OB about this and he said it was just a normal part of pregnancy, but try not to over do it. My feeling is I am definitely over doing it, I know this.

I hope they aren't a sign of anything to worry about and bub stays put.

[Hippiefairy]

Don't ever feel silly about asking your midwife questions, that's what she/he's there for.

[HotI]

Don't feel silly. I got checked a number of times and everything was normal/fine. All it cost me was a bit of time. If you are not sure, it is better to make the call or go in and just talk to someone than leave it and be concerned or have something happen. I'm glad things have settled, try to take time to rest if you can.

[Caz_88]

Hi ladies, you were all right..... we are now threatened preterm. Bub is >4/5 engaged and cervix is open and thinning Im now on bedrest and watch for any further changes. They wont be delaying labour- but will give steroids. I really didnt think that this actually anything going on- thoufht I was being paranoid lol

[Cassius2]

rest rest rest. It is hard to do that

In my case it meant not even getting up for showers or cups of tea! but if you can keep bubs in there for another week you will most likely be able to bring them home with you with no worries. I am surprised they are giving steriods though...at the RWH here in melbs when i presented at 33w6d they told me that they wouldnt.

[AndiE]

Hi ladies, you were all right..... we are now threatened preterm. Bub is >4/5 engaged and cervix is open and thinning Im now on bedrest and watch for any further changes. They wont be delaying labour- but will give steroids. I really didnt think that this actually anything going on- thoufht I was being paranoid lol

Rest up and take it easy hun xx