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I know I've been asking alot of stupid questions lately - thanks for putting up with me, I'm kinda in unknown territory these last few weeks.
Tonight I'm getting period type cramping about every ten minutes, with some back pain. The back pain is gradually getting a little stronger but the period cramps aren't yet.
Is this another attack of BH's - just a different type??? I'm lost - you'd think I'd know by now after having two kids, but I never had labour/delivery with them.. I had c-sections.
Just keep monitoring it... If the regularity increases and the pain increases then I'd say call the hospital and talk to midwives... it could be the real thing!
How are they going? I would monitor them aswell as they could the start of something big, a call or visit to the hospital might be in order if they continue or if they get worse. How far along are you?
Morning ladies!
Well they went on for about three hours last night, slowly getting down to about 7 minutes apart before I got cranky and tired and had to go to bed (was almost midnight at this point)
I've had an awful case of diarehha this morning, and nausea - almost to the point of throwing up, so it's either a tummy bug (which I'm still unsure of, I haven't felt sick for about 2 hours now) or something WAS happening, most likely BH. I was awoken during the night 3 times with the pains in my tummy - but nothing seems to be happening now - cept the occasional cramp here and there.
I thought i'd also add that when the pains were getting closer together, the pains/cramping in my back was getting a little stronger - esp. after getting up to pee and walk around the house a little.
I wish we had a crystal ball so we could look into it and know what was going on and when we'd have our babies LOL
My labours both times i had the runs.. it was the start of it for me!!!
Keep moniting yorself, maybe get some rest and if any doubts call the hopsital.. how far along are you??
I'm 34 weeks - and thanks, I'll def. keep an eye on it - not doing anything today except resting and loving my kiddo's :)
where you early with either of your other kids??
DD was 13 days late and i had to have a section with her.
DS I had threatened PTL with him at 27 weeks, and ended up with a c-section at 39 weeks, so I've never had my kids early, but my son certainly tried. I was on pills until 37 weeks with him, to stop contractions.
I am assuming you are trying for a VBAC?
Hi there
No, not allowed to attempt a VBAC - though I'd love to. I'm really worried about turning up to the hospital (30 minutes away) to be told that the pains I've got are nothing, so I wanted to stay at home til i was certain something was going on.
good plan.. Have you called the hospy to let them know what is happening.. are they going to try and stop labour ..
all the best,, and going out for a while but ill check this thread when i get back!
I will call them later if they're still around (the pains) when hubby is home from work at 2.30.
I was told that they don't stop labour at our hospital at 35 weeks, so I'm guessing they'll try to stop them at this stage. Part of me selfishly is hoping this is the beginning of something - as much as I want my baby to be healthy - I'm not enjoying being pregnant - but I'd rather stay uncomfortable for his/her health.
I guess it's a waiting game - I left the computer for a bit to do a teeny bit of washing and get something to eat and they pains are still there, though they are mild. Who knows! Anyone psychic ? LOL
How is everything??? any news?
Not much to update Annie, but thanks for thinking of me :)
Pressure and pain up inside is a little more - pains are still hanging around, though easy to ignore if I'm busy, I just vacuumed an got two rapid pains, at the top of my uterus.
I don't think it's anything now - Oh well :)
Just a quickie update - I called the midwife and she wants me to come in and get checked. she said at 34 weeks, they wont stop labour but who knows what's going to happen. My luck, they'll stop when i get there and i'll look like an idiot!
Good luck, look forward to hearing how you go!!!!
Oh, any news????? is babe in arms??
Home again!
I was admitted last night due to the contractions, which have stopped now. Baby's HR dropped to 37 which made me lose my mind - and control over my mouth. When the doctor laughed at me I told him what for - which i've since apologised for LOL We listened to the baby's heart rate slowly go down and then slowly go back up again - but the doctors seem convinced in the fact that it was movement away from the CTG thingie that caused the drop (I am not convinced LOL and told them as much last night)
I have a Biophysical profile to go to this afternoon - hopefully everything will be fine, but if not docs have no worries in delivering - so we'll see how it goes - BPP is at 3pm :)
Bec
Wow Bec, exciting but at the same time scarey times. That would have been terrifying watching babies HR drop like that. I'm sure the docs know what they are on about but sometimes you can't help but to begin to question there judgement. I'm glad though that it is back to normal now (what a relief).
So if something shows up in these tests this afternoon, does that mean they will induce you or something. What are the tests, I haven't heard of them before (that's not a surprise though).
How are you feeling now about the whole situation? Excited or scared or both, I know which I would be. But I'm sure you have nothing to worry about, the docs seem to be keeping a close eye on things for you, which is good to hear. All the best, can't wait to hear what will happen.:)
hope all goes well for you this afternoon.. what a couple of very scary moments for you xoxo
thinking of you. i am now 38 weeks but i have had on and off cramps for over 10 days and am 2 cm dilated already. funny i didn't think that experience was as common as it appears to be. i am the same way though dont want to show up to hospital for nothing if nothing is going on.
hope everything was ok with the BPP
Hi there
Quick update, BPP turned out great! The tech said he thinks everything is ok, but have to wait for the doctors say so about delivering early - I'm calling tomorrow but I'm sure that we wont have to deliver!
Baby's heart rate, lungs, cord, etc all look great - we even found out the sex FINALLY.
We're having a precious little girl. I'm so over the moon that the baby is happy and healthy and most likely wont be born early :D:D thanks for the support the last two days ladies!!! I hope i can return the favour for you some time.
Bec
Yeah,,, well done on finding out that you are having a little girl!
I look forward to hearing your news in the next couple of weeks!