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

[MommyJaan]

Does peeing relax you (TMI)? I am not that far along but whenever my tummy tightens I find that peeing helps me out. Also the general rule of Braxton Hicks. If it hurts its labour.... Braxton Hicks dont hurt, just annoy.

 

[Jetset]

Just an update... I contacted the day centre and they asked me to come in.

I was hooked up to ECG machine, baby is very active but measuring a little on the small side (this is not worrying me too much as I am very small framed and was a small baby at 6lb 2). They then gave me an internal and I tested positive for early labour

So I have had a steroid injection, and they are keeping me in at least 24 hours!

I have a growth scan tomorrow booked in and another steroid injection at 2pm.

 

[katieeandbump]

Just an update... I contacted the day centre and they asked me to come in.

I was hooked up to ECG machine, baby is very active but measuring a little on the small side (this is not worrying me too much as I am very small framed and was a small baby at 6lb 2). They then gave me an internal and I tested positive for early labour

So I have had a steroid injection, and they are keeping me in at least 24 hours!

I have a growth scan tomorrow booked in and another steroid injection at 2pm.

Aww no hun! Good luck! I hope baby stays put xxxxx

 

[crimsonsky]

Thinking about you and wishing you well. Hope they can stop labour big hugs x x

 

[chobette]

Just an update... I contacted the day centre and they asked me to come in.

I was hooked up to ECG machine, baby is very active but measuring a little on the small side (this is not worrying me too much as I am very small framed and was a small baby at 6lb 2). They then gave me an internal and I tested positive for early labour

So I have had a steroid injection, and they are keeping me in at least 24 hours!

I have a growth scan tomorrow booked in and another steroid injection at 2pm.

Hope your babes stays in longer. Can I ask you how intense they started? I had horrible pains like this yesterday, luckily they subsided to a degree after a few hours. I am also 33 weeks. xx

 

[tess8517]

Keep us up to date hunny , you will be all good x

 

[bababel]

Best of luck!!!

 

[Srrme]

I'm glad you went in and got checked out! I hope they're able to stop any preterm labor, and your little one can cook for a little while longer. Good luck, dear.

My baby is measuring small too (he's been 2-3 weeks behind my entire pregnancy) but like you I am small, and was 5 pounds when I was born. I have bi-weekly growth scans, and so far he's been perfectly healthy, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

 

[xxsteffyxx]

curious but how do you actually get tested for early labour??

Hope all goes well hun, lets hope that baby stays put! x

 

[Nickyb90]

hope everything ok.
I had a test for pre term labour last week, the nurse did an internal an took a swap. Then she sent swap off- only took 15 mins for result. If your in labour then apparently you produce a hormone( cant remember which one) and it shows up positive x

 

[MaybBaby]

glad you went in hun keep rested feet up and lets hope bean stays cooking for a lil while longer xxxxx

 

[debralouise]

Good luck - stay put baby for a while longer xx

 

[mum2b2009]

best of luck

 

[Jetset]

Thank you everyone...

The cramps were like period cramps, not getting worst it better with lying down or walking around. Also my bump keeps getting hard and tight in braxton hicks.

They gave me an internal and my cervix was closed and long which is good. However the swab came back positive for a hormone released in early labour. So I had a steroid injection and now waiting for another tomorrow...

 

[chobette]

Ah okay, thanks for explaining so I can keep an eye out. I hope everything is fine tomorrow and your baby stays in longer. xx

 

[Kristin52]

goodluck! hope baby stays in longer! x

 

[Lilmiss1]

All the best. Hope baby cooks longer! X

 

[Willo]

Hope all goes well and baby stays put for a bit longer yet. Good luck.

 

[susywoosy]

Awe i'm sorry to hear that but glad u got checked out and no what you're dealing with.

Rest up and fx'd lil one stays put a bit longer. Take care x

 

[_jellybean_]

I'm so so happy that you went in and got checked. I'm on bed rest for preterm labor (as per my doctor), but my cervix dilated (only one cm.) and it stopped. It's great that you're getting the steroids. They will help to develop the baby's lungs and brain. Sending you massive hugs, and praying your LO stays put.