Constant menstrual-like cramps since Friday!

[MommyMika]

So I've been having constant menstrual-like cramps and tightenings since Friday... I can't time them or anything, they're just constant...

I called my midwife Saturday night, and she told me it was braxton hicks. She wasn't worried since the baby is active, I only have white discharge, etc.

She told me to take 2 Tylenol and if they didn't go away in 1-2 hours to call her back... well, this was 10pm at night and I ended up falling asleep, so I never did call her back.

I slept tonnes on Sunday, but they were still constant... I took 2 Tylenol's at 3:30am (it's 5:30am here now) and I'm wide awake... still feeling like it's my damn period

I feel like I'm going insane!!!!!

I'm going to call her in a few hours, I don't want to wake her up over BH's...

Anyone else had this?!?! It's not overly painful, just so constant that it's ridiculously frustrating

 

[stuffed]

I have had loads of BHs along with discomfort low down for a few days. I think my body is just trying to get bubs in the right position.....he has moved round within this time and I guess there will be a bit more discomfort if the head engages. I have been told it may not engage until right at the last minute as this is my second. I can't remember what it was like with my first as it was about ten years ago.
Midwife just told me that as long as I continue to get movement and no other signs (eg show/waters/worsening pains) not to worry.
However if you are worried, call, that is what they are paid for.

OOOOHHH just noticed we are due the same day.

 

[Skye1]

Hiya

I've been the same since Friday night. I had never experienced BH'S, so phoned the MW who told me to monitor them. Well saturday and sunday the pain was much worse but not with the contractions..

Last night I spoke to the local gp at our walk in centre and he wanted me to go up to the hospital to be monitored.. I refused as I dont want to spend a night in hospital if not needed.

I actually think my baby has turned and is stretching me low down now. The pain is shooting pains on each side and in my uterus - and a deep period type pain across my lower stomach, I have been sick with it also.

I am giving it today and if no improvement I'm going to the hospital.

 

[Tasha360]

Ive had it since last Monday so a week now, the hospital just said its my body gearing up for the birth xx

 

[blue_kat]

Ive been having this for a few weeks now so fed up of it!

Its worse if I go for a walk, drive long distances and is most afternoons/evenings although is starting to happen during the morning too (just starting to get the tightenings now!)

I dont bother taking anything for it as its more uncomfortable than painful - just feel like I am having 9 months of periods all at once but without any bleeding or anything... Have mentioned it in passing to my mw but as she didnt bat an eyelid I didnt worry about it - she did however say it will help when it comes to contractions as I ca practise breathing etc! (that bits probably a lie but I hang on to it!)

 

[holidaysan]

Ive had this for over a week now. Ive been checked and its just the baby moving down x

 

[LadyStarMama]

Hi ladies, I know this is an old post but I was wondering how everything went? I'm 29 weeks two days ago and ever since (2days now) I've had constant mild period like cramps. No relief if I move or drink water or anything. Baby has been super active too and I've had a lost of appetite, in fact ive lost 4lbs.