Need contraction help please!

[TTC our first]

So I have had contractions that have taken my breath away caused back pain and menstraul cramping... They came for two hours at 7-7 1/2 mins apart then slowly went away quite a few times. I feel like I have a tight stomach all the time when I sit or stand and can't tell if the pain I experience is a contraction or not... I'm so lost on what to look for. Anyone have this happen and if so what are you looking for? I'm currently 5cm dilated and 70% effaced since last time I had the contractions consistently and was checked on Saturday. I had the 7 mins apart contractions on Monday morning for two hours but didn't call dr bc I was afraid they would stop just like they did...

 

[kuntrykutie]

So I have had contractions that have taken my breath away caused back pain and menstraul cramping... They came for two hours at 7-7 1/2 mins apart then slowly went away quite a few times. I feel like I have a tight stomach all the time when I sit or stand and can't tell if the pain I experience is a contraction or not... I'm so lost on what to look for. Anyone have this happen and if so what are you looking for? I'm currently 5cm dilated and 70% effaced since last time I had the contractions consistently and was checked on Saturday. I had the 7 mins apart contractions on Monday morning for two hours but didn't call dr bc I was afraid they would stop just like they did...

I would say go in and get checked just to be on the safe side. When I had my DD my whole labor from waters breaking to having her was 4 hours and 10 minutes so as soon as my waters broke, I was getting them and not very far apart. It didn't take them long to be about 2-3 minutes apart and lasting about 30-40 seconds each and by the time I got to the hospital they were lasting longer and happening a lot faster.
I was also checked a day and half before I went into labor and was only 2 or 3cm at my appointment and by the time I got to the hospital I was 6.
So if you are unsure, just call the hospital and ask if you should go in or just go in. Always better to be safe.

 

[TTC our first]

The issue I'm having is tonight they have been so irregular and not very painful I am having some burning pains below and she is pushing at times. I'm just afraid to leave my toddler get my mil up and be sent home Again from the hospital. I know baby is head down but she is also back to back. I have A posterior cervix so baby isn't engaged and most likely won't be til I give birth bc of positioning. I know it's why I go in and out of labor. It's just very frustrating.

 

[TTC our first]

I also wish I could figure out how long my contractions are this time they seem to last a long time which makes me feel they are false since I don't always have pain with them

 

[Spudtastic]

HI. Someone mentioned to me that there are apps you can get to time contractions. I'm not sure if that's helpful but hopefully you don't have long to go.

 

[Dill]

There are apps (free ones!) you can use for contraction timing that work great. I've got one loaded on my phone -- I think it's just called "Contraction Timer," ha.