Possible labour? 35w +4days

[Mrs_Random]

Hi,

My first was born at exactly 35 weeks and I have half expected this one to be early.

I have started with back ache and period pains on & off for 4-5 days now but yesterday they got worse and last night I had some very light pail pink blood. When I say light I mean less than the beginning of my period, really tiny amounts but I'm still freaking a little.

Do you think it's worth calling the maternity unit or waiting a bit longer at home to see if anything else happens?

My main concern is I needed a steroid injection last time to try & help my sons lungs and I'm thinking maybe it would be better that I had this ASAP this time if baby really is going to arrive soon.

 

[dizz]

Ring the unit - they can do those swabs to see if you're leaking fluid or looking likely to start labour... least then you can get the steroid jab if you need it.

 

[lozzy21]

Ring the unit to see what they want you to do but they may not give you the steroid injection, In my hospital they dont give it past 34 weeks.

 

[Mrs_Random]

Thanks.
I called the unit and they took me in. Spent all day there yesterday being monitored and nothing progressed.
They said I could stay last night but I opted to come home and sleep in my own bed.

Only issue I have now is if I stay still either sitting/laying everything goes quiet but as soon as I start moving around again I start getting tightnings.

I can't decide if I should just stick myself in a chair for a few days or go for a long walk and get this party started!

I'm still spotting but mat unit said it wasn't enough to get worried so just making sure it doesn't get any heavier!

 

[Srrme]

I would stick to a chair (or a bed!) for a little while longer. It's tempting to get the party started, but the longer baby stays in, the better!