29 weeks preg cramping and back pain

[busymum79]

Hi everyone Im currently 29 weeks preg with my 3rd baby and since yesterday I have had horrible cramping, back pain and pressure then last night had big clumps of mucus on toilet paper then more down the toilet (sorry for tmi) mw said keep an eye on it and if it gets worse come in my problem is my prev pregnancies have been c-sections and I dont know what to expect . Im sure im just going crazy but has someone else been thru this?

 

[NihilSineDeo]

haven't been there (at least with the mucus)
today i had a lot of period like crams and they worried me lots but no discharge of any kind

i will keep you in my prayers and please keep up posted

 

[barasti]

Not normal for 29 weeks hun. Keep a close eye on it - I would go in regardless in case you're dialating

 

[lianne82]

I'm nearly 27 and had similar problems on Wednesday. Lost a lot of mucus in the morning along with strong period type cramps that extended round to my lower back and they kept happening all day. Mw said to come straight in as may be preterm labour or strong bh, turned out to be a mild kidney infection and bracton hicks, hopefully yours is nothing to worry about but I'd still go checked out hun x

 

[isaf33]

yes! Mine is right around my bra strap...it is mainly the muscles being pulled (bigger chest and tummy) I have found that a heating pad and tylenol help, as does bengay or any type muscle rub..it really does help! Also if this seems to bother you more at night you can (check with dr first!) take tylenol pm....1 does it for me, it helps with the pain and also helps you rest so the muscles can rest too. I hope you feel better! GOD BLESS~~~

 

[busymum79]

Ended up at hospital on sat they can see that Im contracting but because my cervix is still closed and waters havent broken sent me home and put me on rest. Its now monday and since the internal exam everytime I stand up I feel like my babies head is a corkscrew grinding down on my cervix and the pressure is so horrible.Slowly turning into a crazy woman here I just dont feel right especially since im so early. Thank you to everyone that posted x

 

[barasti]

Oh dear!! Glad that you got checked out - it always pays to be cautious!! Do try to take it easy, I know easier said than done... now you are on a mission to have baby stay where they are for the next 10 weeks!