Period like cramps... 33 weeks and now in hospital (update pg 3)

[Jetset]

I am almost 33 weeks and for the past 24 hours I have had a niggling period like cramping, mostly in my right hand side but occassionally in my left too.

Is this normal???

 

[Gretaa]

sounds like it could be Braxton hicks or just some tightenings. Call your MW if you're not sure

 

[hellzbellz]

ive been getting the same for about 2 weeks now,i have been in hospital aswell and was advised by MW they are normal and could be braxton hicks, if worried call ya MW tho hun!

 

[Srrme]

I've been getting that feeling on and off for a few weeks now. I also get braxton hicks.

If the feeling becomes too intense I would go to the hospital.

 

[Jetset]

Thanks ladies... I don't have a midwife yet as just changed doctors (due to issues of not seeing a midwife other than at my 20 week scan and having to go to the hospital for an appointment).

They are not intense, just uncomfortable and very much like bad period pains (I don't really get many period pains, but when I do it is usually when I am due to have a bad period).

 

[Srrme]

Thanks ladies... I don't have a midwife yet as just changed doctors (due to issues of not seeing a midwife other than at my 20 week scan and having to go to the hospital for an appointment).

They are not intense, just uncomfortable and very much like bad period pains (I don't really get many period pains, but when I do it is usually when I am due to have a bad period).

The period type pains I get aren't very intense, and I wouldn't consider them "bad" either, to be honest.

I don't want to scare you, but my contractions I had when I went into premature labor felt like bad period cramps when they first began (I was in labor for 1 /12 days without knowing). If I were you, to be on the safe side, I would at least call your Doctor or hospital and see what they think about it.

 

[Jetset]

Would I call my closest hospital or the one where I will be having her?

I just feel a bit silly phoning about some cramps when everything else seems fine.

 

[hellzbellz]

i was taking into hospital on monday with preterm labour, they have put me on bed rest and have to go back next week,was told everything ok tho, the pains I have arent bad either, just hoping he lil fella stays were he is for a few more weeks! Contact your hospital if concerned hun they will have beter advixe for you and let you know whats best to do x

 

[5-a-side]

Even without a MW a hospital should see you.
Hopefully its just BH and nothing more.

 

[Celesse]

Could be baby engaging. But as said, contact midwife/ doctor / hospital for advice.

 

[Jetset]

I have just looked on my notes and the only numbers I have are day clinics...

She is still moving regularly, in fact she is very active as always at this time of night.

 

[Srrme]

When I went into preterm labor, I had cramps only. Everything else seemed fine, and Elias was moving as much as he normally did.

It's better to be safe than sorry, dear! Can you look up the number on-line?

 

[Jetset]

I am going to have a look now on the internet... can't believe I have no contact numbers.

It seems to have turned into braxton hicks now (or at least I think that is what it is... my whole bump goes rock hard for a few seconds).

 

[inperfected]

I'd be ringing a hospital or something asap, as it could be contractions, and you don't really want to mess around with that only 33 weeks still... Please do try to get checked (mine was like that for a few hours before intense labour hit - and I had him at 29 weeks)

 

[susywoosy]

Call your hospital to b sure its nothing more serious but it sounds like bh.

I read that when you've had a particularly stressful time, bh can become worse as its our bodies way of letting us know we need to slow down.

I read an earlier post of yours discussing how stressed and over worked u were and how u were dealing with horses etc on your own. It could b your body saying, slow down, stop working so hard and you'll find bh will b less concerning when your body has rested.

I was the same last friday after work and after a particularly stressful day. Bh were v regular, every 12 mins and i was about to call hospital when i decided i should have a lie down to relax and bh became less regular and less worrying.

I hope thats all it is and nothing more serious. Take care xx

 

[babyjan]

I had the same feeling around 33 weeks, it may just be stretching or your body preparing for labour,

 

[Jetset]

Thanks everyone... It has made me realise I need to get organised and get a midwife etc as just couldn't find any info on who to call.

The braxton hicks lasted about an hour but this morning I feel back to normal so looks like my body's way of saying slow down!!!

 

[xdxxtx]

Yeah, Braxton Hicks can definitely be your body just needing some rest and/or water. Usually, Braxton Hicks will go away if you do the opposite of what you were doing.. If you were being active, go lay down for a while... If you were relaxing, go for a walk. Whatever you do, when you get a lot of Braxton Hicks, drink a glass or two of water. Usually, they're brought on by dehydration.

 

[_jellybean_]

Hi Jetset. I'd still call/go in even though they have settled down. I'm on bed rest for preterm labor, and I think it's important for the doctor to check your cervix to make sure you didn't dilate.

 

[Jetset]

I have finally found a numbed to call and am just about to go in... There is still some hardening of my bump, the cramps seem to have returned and I am worried.

They have said could be a urinary tract infection...