freaking out, really painful braxton hicks and just had a pop and gush

ToomanyToomany, I thought if you were at risk of Pre-term delivery you should avoid Raspberry Leaf Tea, because in its concentrated form it can result in uterine contractions, which is not advisable if you are already indicating signs of PTL. Definitely where there is not sign of PTL, it is highly recommended, and I support it's use, and can be safe in pregnancy in low doses to start with and slowly increasing. Someone can correct me if I am incorrect, I have been told to stay away from it ;) But I have read conflicting information about it, with some saying it is ok and other saying it is not safe, but I am going to avoid it either way :D

as I had my son at 25 weeks and went into preterm labour at 26 weeks with DD1 (thankfully they stopped hers) but I have been told to avoid RLT now to try avoid anymore early labours

Yep RLT strengthens the muscles - not sure about it bringing on anything but as a precaution I would avoid it.

sending a top up of love thoughts and hugs and prayers :hug::hug:

No, RLT is a uterine tonic - paradoxically while it gets your uterus ready for labour, it can also soothe the ratty contractions of an irritable uterus. It won't bring on labour - I have used it to great effect over at least four pregnancies.

just goes to show how different drs have totally opposite thoughts and beliefs on things!!

Has anyone heard anything from Mrs Hendo?

I'm in Mrs Hendo's Belly Belly group and I haven't heard from her......I am a bit worried. Hoping all is going well.

Does anyone in your baby group have a number to txt her? Who's her birth announcement person?

Hi guys i'm here, bubs is still in place. I have been sleeping all afternoon sorry i missed you all.. I have a bit of an update for you all.

I spoke to my OB who said he couldn't see me today (but that was ok cos i am without car today) he wants me to ring him tomorrow with an update. So far have not lost any more fluid and cramping has slowed down a bit. It's still very much there, and quite painful but really irregular. I have antenatel classes tonight and will be seeing my favourite midwife so i will be having a big chat to her and hopefully she can be a bit pushier for me cos i really want an internal done to check that everything is going ok and my cervix is still closed.

I am a bit annoyed that the hosp and my ob are acting like its nothing serious but i am also trying to trust my instincts on this as well. I feel well prepared if anything was to happen quickly. I am thinking now it may have been my hind waters from the research i have been doing and what others have said, which apparently can mend themselves.

I am on leave now from work until my maternity leave kicks in next week so am still in my pj's at 5.30 at night.

Thankyou so much everyone for all your kind words and encouragement. As a FT mum and someone who has had so many miscarriages i have been very anxious all pregnancy. I was hoping everything would just be cruisy for the next few weeks.

Mrs Hendo, rest up chookie, and take care. Let us know what the MW said and make sure you follow up with your Ob tomorrow. Good luck.

Good Idea to talk with your MW tonight. She might even be able to get a Dr to talk to you while you are in there. I hope it's all ok. I have also been having strong BH lately, but no popping or waters gushing.....so good luck!

Thanks for the update Mrs Hendo - soooo good that you have classes tonight and can see your MW, that in itself will give you a bit of peace of mind. Keep us updated, we are all hoping for the best for you!

thanks for the update sweet, i hope u get some REAL answers tonight. keep us informed :)

Glad your feeling (slightly) better!

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I am a bit annoyed that the hosp and my ob are acting like its nothing serious but i am also trying to trust my instincts on this as well.

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Maybe they don't want to make you nervous. If they stay relaxed, then you'll be more likely to stay relaxed too.

Having said that - if you have any concerns at all, go to the hosp! In the boy who cried wolf, the wolf came in the end... So just as a precaution, go see them. And your little wolf will stay put for now. :)

Take care hun - Will be keeping track of this thread

Glad to hear you had a nice big rest this afternoon and bubs is still tucked away nicely :hug:

I am glad that you have an antenatal class tonight, a great chance to have a chat to a MW that you are comfortable with, and I hope that she gives you OB a bit of a push tomorrow ;) Lovely to hear you are on leave and then maternity leave, lots of resting up and relaxing

That is interesting toomanytoomany, I am glad that it worked for you :) The information is so contradictory out there that for me I will avoid it JIC. From a "fitness perspective" I sort of see it that if the RLT strengthens the Uterus, which is a muscle then for a muscle to strengthen than it needs to work/contract, but that it just me pondering :)

How are you going this morning hun? I hope having a big sleep in, or at the least that bubs is still safely tucked up inside :hug:

hi Beema,

Yep i am doing great now. all contractions gone aside from normal BH type ones. I can feel Milly kicking away happily so i know she is great. I feel so much better after talking to my favourite midwife last night. She has been a midwife for 35 years and is brilliant and so approachable. She basically said all symptoms pointed to my hind waters breaking but she said that poses no concern to them as it can heal itself and will pose no harm to bubs. She said that as i am seeing my OB next week get him to do an internal. She did say however i need to rest and not run around or do heaps of housework (thank god she said this infront of my hubby) as it is likely bubs will come in 3-4 weeks max. Luckily by then I can deliver and stay at my chosen hosp.

She told me to keep monitoring like i have been and check my temperature a few times a day. Otherwise i should be fine and just prepare to welcome our little girl in a few weeks...

i don't know how i would have gotten through this without you guys. I don't have any family to go and i was freaking out.

Wonderful news Mrs Hendo :hug:

Glad that you saw the MW and she said to R and R infront of your DH too ;) That way he can't think it is being made up ;) She gave you some lovely advice and I hope you can take it easy and relax a bit more knowing that she also knows what you ahve gone through, support in numbers helps :hug:
Take care xxoo

I am so glad to hear everything is fine! I know MW said not to do too much around the house, but better get bubs stuff prepared just in case! lol

Good Luck Mrs Hendo!

:hug: so glad to hear you got to have a chat with your MW :)

Just make sure you do listen to her advice and REST!!!!
xo

lol luckily i spent the weekend doing that which is probably what set it all off to start with..But her bags are packed ready to go when the time is right. :) except all her clothes are 0000 and 000 and if she is born soon they will all be too big..:(

ok well get DH to go and get some 00000 just in case! But you stay at home and rest!

i have to buy more singlets, and DH said to me not to worry about it, because while I am in hospital, he will go and buy some! ha! fat chance, i need to get some before then...lol

We only had one 0000 when DD was born, the rest were 000...

DH, family and friends bought the 00000 (which were still huge on DD) and 0000 that we needed, if it comes to it, it is something that you can send your DH out to do ;)

Glad to hear all is well Mrs H! Now to sit down, relax, and do as little as possible for a while. :hug:

You midwife sounds awesome :)
Im so glad you got to have a good chat with her, and shes been able to give you some good advice.
Rest up :)

glad things have calmed down and bubba is staying put for a bit longer! glad you have been given the green light to put your feet up for the next month or so ;) Hugs to you.

it must of been such a relief to be able to speak to the midwife. thankfully she listened and was able to offer some advice.

take care of yourself over the coming weeks and i :pray: that bubba stays put for a little while yet.

Mrs Hendo - this is fab news. I think your midwife deserves a big :clap: - I can tell you are feeling much more relaxed by your post.

What a relief. Well, do as your MW said and rest and don't do too much. Glad she said not too much housework in front of your DH LOL!!!

All the best.

I've been quietly following and glad to hear everything is ok. Hope it all stays settled for the next 4weeks for you.

Is Milly the name you have picked out for her? Lovely name if so.

Good luck with everything.

I'm so glad you could speak to someone you trusted and she gave you all the information and support you needed to relax. It's wonderful to hear things have settled down a bit. Now rest up and let people take care of you and your baking bubba xxxx

Brilliant news :D

So glad that you are feeling better. Just do a shout out if you need some of those little clothes

when chakotay was born he was in 5 and 6 0's 00000 is still in 00000 and with mcn's 0000 we bought second hand about 5 00000 and it was wonderful they were short sleave legless and we used wraps. you could buy a few and keep receipt.

Thats fantastic news!!! So happy to hear everything is ok and you have such a great MW to talk to.
Take care and keep rested!

how are you today sweet?

You have done a wonderfull job over the last few days, I can imagine how scary it could have been.

Take care and get plenty of rest.

Came in on this one late, thinking of you.
Rest up and take care
xoxo

Are you alright sweet???????? thinking of you

just thinking about you and wondering how you are holding up!! hugs to you.