Irritable Uterus support

[PegLeg2na]

Hi girls!

I had my baby on her due date Established labor was only 11 hours and my doctor believes I had such a short first-time labor because of the IU. I didn't need pain meds either! So just wanted to let you al know one possible plus to IU, thanks! Linking my birth story in case anyone wants more details!
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/b...1015455-fast-natural-first-time-due-date.html

 

[Emerald87]

Hi guys, I hope everyone's doing okay - Emerald how did it go at the doctor? Babypeanuts, do you have an update?

The doctor was a bitch, she told me it's too early for BHs and also said "even if something happened now we couldn't do anything about it so it doesn't matter". I'm very frustrated. After crying and DH saying something she gave me a quick scan (why she couldn't in the first place I don't get) and my cervix is nice and closed. However it's a little shorter than my 12 week scan which unnerves me.
I'm going back to my GP this week and I'm going to request a proper scan and monitoring.
Today has been a bad day - do you guys get good and bad days? I woke up to intense contractions and had heaps early on and they've eased off now. It makes me nervous because I usually get them in the evening so it's scary to think how much worse they'll be tonight

 

[Emerald87]

Hi beautiful ladies. Happy to report I'm having a "good" day. Only 2 contractions today

 

[Baby321]

Glad to hear that you are better today Emerald x Hope all you other ladies are doing ok as well x

 

[Emerald87]

Do you guys tend to fluctuate?

 

[TTC190810]

Hi Everyone,

Please can i join?!?!

I am currently 36 weeks pregnant and starting having what i thought was Braxton Hicks at around 31 weeks. Anyways, we are hgh risk anyway so when i went in for monitoring they asked where i feeling my 'tightnings' they were registering at about 35-50 on the tocco machine - i saaid yes - its just tight and uncomfortable for a monute then it goes.

Well that was four long weeks ago and what i wouldnt give for that now! My last monitoring session was last Friday where by uterus never relaxed past 35 and during the contractions it was registering 127 on the tocco!! my baby is back to back with me so these contractions are bloody killing me! There is no relief, they are constant, i am lucky if i get 15 minutes without one! They wake me through the night, on Friday they just gave me strong pain killers, I just take two before bed and this has allowed me a full one n half hours sleep - then they wear off and im back up every 15 mins on average! The pain is really bad in my bump, horrendous in my back and now feels like its starting to radiate to my thighs???

Needless to say, I am a real grumpy cow at the moment! And in a new course of events, these contractions are now that painful that once i try and relax when they come they make me vomit! I was up hrowing up all night! I just dont know what to do!

I cant have the muscle relaxants that they sometimes give as it can cause arrythmias in baby for a short period which usually they say benefit to the mother outweighs the risk. But we are high risk as my hubby has a genetic heart defect so thats a no go!

Im sorry for the humongus moan Im juat at the end of my tether, my c-sect is already booked for 13th June - that only 3 weeks away but three weeks feels like a life time! I see my consultant againon Thursday and feel so bad that i want to ask her to move it forward! Even if just by a week - I dont think they will though - my princess is on the smaller side - although last growth scan showed that she had a spurt and her estimated weight was 4lb 2oz that was 34 weeks and have another one on Thursday.

Her being healthy is the most important thing in mine and DH lifes but my DH is really worried about me now, especially seen as my body doesnt seem to be coping with the prolonged contractions very well now!


Also how am i supposed to know if I goo into real labour if my waters dont break?! I have already lost my show?!?!?

So pleased to have found this thread!

Emerald - i did fluctuate - I had good days and bad days - as the other ladies have said prolonged/strenuous activity, dehydration, full bladder makes it worse! its only this passt week when its just not stopped!

Thank you ladies, if you have read this much then i applaude you!

x

 

[Baby321]

Hi girls!

I had my baby on her due date Established labor was only 11 hours and my doctor believes I had such a short first-time labor because of the IU. I didn't need pain meds either! So just wanted to let you al know one possible plus to IU, thanks! Linking my birth story in case anyone wants more details!
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/b...1015455-fast-natural-first-time-due-date.html

Awww congratulations! pegleg2na on the birth of your baby girl, she is absolutely beautiful, enjoy your pink bundle!

 

[Baby321]

Do you guys tend to fluctuate?

No, I don't tend to fluctuate. As long as I am off my feet I am ok, but this prolonged rest is making me very fed up. Can't wait to get upto v-day.

welcome TTC190810, sorry to here that you are going through a rough time, hope you get better soon x

 

[readyORnot]

Hi TTC190810, sorry to hear you're having IU. It's an awful thing to go through and I'm glad you've found this group for support.

Emerald87, mine have fluctuated wildly right frm when they started. Most days I get between 2-4 contractions per hour but at it's worst I had 4 days of 3-5 minutes contractions with absolutely no breaks at all.

Stress may be one of your triggers as it's definitely my biggest trigger. I have to use most of my focus trying to remain as relaxed and zen as I possibly can all the time, which is REALLY hard, especially since I'm staying with my mum for a few months and we're like oil and water.

 

[Emerald87]

How is everyone? Things are alright here; I was in hospital Friday night for very regular contractions but cervix still closed and all seems well. Had a great day yesterday. Today has been pretty mainstream, I've had a few, not too many. A few were VERY intense though
Only issue is they suspect my cervix is shortening. I'm off to see the maternal foetal specialist on Thursday and he'll let me know for sure what they think.

I found my triggers:
> ANYTHING in my bladder up to a certain point, then it's ok for a while, but then is a problem again when it's VERY full *sigh* I can't win
> Being hungry
> Being VERY dehydrated (a little isn't too bad)
> Constipation (which hasn't relieved and thus is still causing issues)

So, anything lol.

 

[sweety2513]

I am trying to figure out if this is what I have. I began having Braxton Hicks at 18 weeks, which Dr said was early. I am now 32 weeks and have been to the hospital 4 times in the last 6 weeks for contractions. However, the last few days have been the worst. Sometimes I get 2-3 an hour and then a break for a couple hours and then other times I will get like 6-7 an hour for a few hours and then it slows down. I had to take terbutaline which made me feel like crap and the FDA warns not to take too much. So far every time I go to the hospital my cervix is long and closed and they did a fetal fibro whatever test and it showed I was not in a high risk to go into preterm labor for the next 2 weeks (as of Wed). However, I am still getting these contractions. Some are strong and some are so weak that I am trying to tell if they are even happening. My abdominal still gets tight and my back hurts with the weak ones so I count them if they are longer than 30 seconds. I seem to get more after I have a bowel movement (sorry TMI) or if I am driving or sitting around stressing over this (which is hard not to). With the negative tests I feel like maybe this is nothing to worry about and I just have this IU thing that you all have. However,my Doctor has never mentioned this condition to me. I just want to make it to full term as I also have gestational diabetes and know that my babies lungs mature slower from that. Does my story sound like I could have IU?

 

[TigerGalLE]

How is everyone? Things are alright here; I was in hospital Friday night for very regular contractions but cervix still closed and all seems well. Had a great day yesterday. Today has been pretty mainstream, I've had a few, not too many. A few were VERY intense though
Only issue is they suspect my cervix is shortening. I'm off to see the maternal foetal specialist on Thursday and he'll let me know for sure what they think.

I found my triggers:
> ANYTHING in my bladder up to a certain point, then it's ok for a while, but then is a problem again when it's VERY full *sigh* I can't win
> Being hungry
> Being VERY dehydrated (a little isn't too bad)
> Constipation (which hasn't relieved and thus is still causing issues)

So, anything lol.

Wow I’m sorry you are still having so much trouble. Let us know what the specialist says. Try to stay hydrated hun. My IU has gotten much better ever since I have made the effort to drink 2L or MORE of water a day. I still have frequent BH and I have the same triggers. I also have BH when baby moves or when I poke on my stomach to feel the baby. Hopefully your cervix will stay closed. Mine has. I didn’t start having IU until 24 weeks though. I tend to have flare ups though. When I do I rest and drink water. I try not to worry anymore because my cervix has always been closed and now I am 33 weeks. So thankful for everyday that baby stays inside. 6 weeks ago I felt I would never make it to 30 weeks, let alone 33.. but here I am.. Take it one day at a time hun. Good luck!

I am trying to figure out if this is what I have. I began having Braxton Hicks at 18 weeks, which Dr said was early. I am now 32 weeks and have been to the hospital 4 times in the last 6 weeks for contractions. However, the last few days have been the worst. Sometimes I get 2-3 an hour and then a break for a couple hours and then other times I will get like 6-7 an hour for a few hours and then it slows down. I had to take terbutaline which made me feel like crap and the FDA warns not to take too much. So far every time I go to the hospital my cervix is long and closed and they did a fetal fibro whatever test and it showed I was not in a high risk to go into preterm labor for the next 2 weeks (as of Wed). However, I am still getting these contractions. Some are strong and some are so weak that I am trying to tell if they are even happening. My abdominal still gets tight and my back hurts with the weak ones so I count them if they are longer than 30 seconds. I seem to get more after I have a bowel movement (sorry TMI) or if I am driving or sitting around stressing over this (which is hard not to). With the negative tests I feel like maybe this is nothing to worry about and I just have this IU thing that you all have. However,my Doctor has never mentioned this condition to me. I just want to make it to full term as I also have gestational diabetes and know that my babies lungs mature slower from that. Does my story sound like I could have IU?

Hey hun. Congrats for making it to 32 weeks. Every day baby stays in is a good day. Luckily for me my contractions haven’t changed my cervix. But yes it sounds like you have IU. My doctor said some people just contract their whole pregnancy without changes to their cervix. Some are more sensitive and aware of BH than others. Sorry about the terbutaline. They never had to put me on meds at home but I went to the hospital twice for terbutaline shots. Make sure you stay hydrated. With WATER. I cannot stress that enough. It seems to be the key for me. And don’t go around with a full bladder. Avoid strenuous activity. Clean your house in small bits and then rest with your feet up. Try to relax. I had a cervical lengthening ultrasound at 29 weeks that showed my cervix was long and closed. Just the stress relief from that was enough to settle me down. I had much less contractions after that. I think baby growth spurts cause me to contract more too.

Of course if you have more than like 6-7 an hour and they feel painful or different than normal BH... call your doctor. My doctor still stresses this. However sometimes I have more than 6-7 and don’t call because they aren’t strong, are irregular or if laying down and drinking water slows them down.

Good luck hun! Be thankful for every day baby stays in!

 

[readyORnot]

^^WSS!

Good luck sweety2513, let us know how things are going

 

[sweety2513]

Thank you for your responses and support. I ended up in the hospital again last night with stronger contractions every 5-8 minutes. After they did a cervix check (everything was high, long, and closed) my contractions went to every 2 minutes and even stronger! They gave me nifedipine and when that didn't work they also gave me a shot of terbutaline. That slowed things down and I took one more nidefipine and was sent home. I did have a negative fetal fibro whatever test which I feel pretty good about. However, I was sent home on even stricter bed rest and with a prescription to take the nifedipine every 6 hours until I reach week 36 or 37. I am on constant alert now, worrying about what I am feeling and how often and what will happen if this does not work and all the effects on the baby etc etc. I am so scared that she will be born this early. I don't know at what week I can take a deep breath and think that she will be ok. I do not know how you ladies have dealt with this for so long. It certainly is tiring!

 

[TigerGalLE]

Thank you for your responses and support. I ended up in the hospital again last night with stronger contractions every 5-8 minutes. After they did a cervix check (everything was high, long, and closed) my contractions went to every 2 minutes and even stronger! They gave me nifedipine and when that didn't work they also gave me a shot of terbutaline. That slowed things down and I took one more nidefipine and was sent home. I did have a negative fetal fibro whatever test which I feel pretty good about. However, I was sent home on even stricter bed rest and with a prescription to take the nifedipine every 6 hours until I reach week 36 or 37. I am on constant alert now, worrying about what I am feeling and how often and what will happen if this does not work and all the effects on the baby etc etc. I am so scared that she will be born this early. I don't know at what week I can take a deep breath and think that she will be ok. I do not know how you ladies have dealt with this for so long. It certainly is tiring!

Aww hun I’m so sorry you had to go back to the hospital. How stressful! The good thing is your cervix is still high and closed. And you are 33 + weeks! Yes your baby would need extra attention if born now... but most likely baby would be just fine. Rest and take your meds. Try to relax and stay calm. What will happen will happen. Take it easy!

 

[sweety2513]

Had to stop taking meds already because they made my heart race, my feet swell and my head pound and Doctor said it was unsafe. Now I am contracting every 4-5ish minutes again. Had another cervical check yesterday and it was high, hard, and closed. Also had another ffn test and it came back negative. Still worrying about these contractions though. After how long will they start to dialate me? My Doctor says she wants me to stay pregnant for 2 more weeks. I am currently 34 weeks. That seems almost impossible. If she sends me back up to L&D I have no idea what they will do because I will not let them give me any more meds, my heart can;t take it. I guess they would just monitor and give me a steroid for her lungs? I am so scared!

 

[Baby321]

Had to stop taking meds already because they made my heart race, my feet swell and my head pound and Doctor said it was unsafe. Now I am contracting every 4-5ish minutes again. Had another cervical check yesterday and it was high, hard, and closed. Also had another ffn test and it came back negative. Still worrying about these contractions though. After how long will they start to dialate me? My Doctor says she wants me to stay pregnant for 2 more weeks. I am currently 34 weeks. That seems almost impossible. If she sends me back up to L&D I have no idea what they will do because I will not let them give me any more meds, my heart can;t take it. I guess they would just monitor and give me a steroid for her lungs? I am so scared!

I am sorry that you are going through a rough time. Sweety, try not to worry, If you make it to 36 weeks it will be fine, even now if your baby is born you have a good chance of making it. try not to worry too much

 

[Emerald87]

How is everyone feeling?

Things have been alright. I started on some magnesium supplements and it seemed to help calm my IU a little for the past 1-2 weeks. Unfortunately this weekend it's decided to re-erupt in full glory with frequent contractions with a little bit of pain I'm almost 21 weeks so I've been doing this for just over 4 weeks now. Only a billion weeks to go (or so it feels like).
My cervix hasn't changed as of a week ago but I plan to go in for a check-up soon just to make sure all is well. I can't be content until I know things are shut tight and not going anywhere.
Come-on V day - I'm dying to reach it. I'd prefer 30 weeks but I'll take any milestone where I can!!

 

[Baby321]

How is everyone feeling?

Things have been alright. I started on some magnesium supplements and it seemed to help calm my IU a little for the past 1-2 weeks. Unfortunately this weekend it's decided to re-erupt in full glory with frequent contractions with a little bit of pain I'm almost 21 weeks so I've been doing this for just over 4 weeks now. Only a billion weeks to go (or so it feels like).
My cervix hasn't changed as of a week ago but I plan to go in for a check-up soon just to make sure all is well. I can't be content until I know things are shut tight and not going anywhere.
Come-on V day - I'm dying to reach it. I'd prefer 30 weeks but I'll take any milestone where I can!!

I understand emerald how you feel about reaching to v-day. I have also been feeling like you. I was thinking if I get to v-day, I will be ok, but now i have reached it i have started thinking about the statistics of survival if born now which are still not too good. like you I am hoping to get to 30 weeks. Hopefully we will make it, we have been having contractions for a long time now. I had an appointment with my midwife last week, i asked if anything could be done about the contractions, she said she didn't think anything could be done but advised me to contact the birth suite if I felt like I was going into labour. She said that she thought I was having the tightenings due to my abdomen muscles being weak and that my uterus was contracting to keep the baby in. Up until now, I haven't had a cervical check, no-one seems to give me one. i just hope baby stays in for as long as possible. She said whatever I was doing ( bedrest ) to continue with that becuase it seemed to be helping. I had a good day yesturday, very less tightenings, hope it continues. What I have noticed, when i sit in the bath for a while that helps. You ladies should give it a try, hope it helps. Can't wait to get up to 31 weeks then I am going to start going out a bit to get shopping done for baby, can't wait. Up until now I have just been stuck inside.
Wishing all you ladies the best of luck, take care

 

[readyORnot]

Baby321, don't forget to keep well hydrated as well.

I hope everyone's doing okay and coping with it all! I've now had IU for 17 weeks and baby's still sitting tight, so apart from the pain/discomfort and frustration of it all, and the attitude of medical professionals, hopefully my story can help those of you who haven't reached this far stay positive. I'm well out of the danger zone now but still very frustrating having contractions all day every day 8-15 minutes apart. Sometimes it drives me absolutely crazy.