SOS! 38 weeks, period-like cramps, acetaminophen OK?

[adzuki]

Well, as the title says, I am 38 weeks and suffering from baad cramping. They aren't really regular (yet?!), so I doubt that I am in labour, but they are really strong - stronger than what I used to get before my period (but not so strong that I can't talk or do basic stuff when they come on).

BUT, they are coming every 15-25 minutes and I am afraid that I won't be able to sleep tonight if I don't get them under some control. Anyone know if acetaminophen might help/ be Ok to take?

Didn't sleep well last night, and would love to sleep tonight!

Thank you!!!

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[Lorien]

Absolutely Tylenol is safe to take during pregnancy, though whether it will help is another question If it's labour, maybe not so much. In my prenatal class, they suggested that if you think you're in early labour, then do whatever it takes to get some sleep... including a glass of wine, if available. All the women in the class were very excited at the prospect of some wine...

 

[adzuki]

hmmmm - sounds good to me! May have to try that!


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[HeidiLSparks]

Yup its totally safe to take

 

[adzuki]

Not helping a lot yet Perhaps I need another dose???

Ibuprofen used to help my period cramps, but I know we aren't allowed that! Sigh. Wouldn't it be funny if this was labour and I showed up drunk??!!


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[TheNewWife]

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What is this???? Early labour???? I need more little babies to visit until I get my own !!! Hurry up

P.S. I know that Tylenol is okay during a pregnancy because I've been taking truckloads of it (unfortunately) for my ribs ...

 

[tasha41]

You can take tylenol, I would personally take the tylenol and warm up a heating pad/hot water bottle to help with the cramps

May be BH also??

 

[adzuki]

A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is this???? Early labour???? I need more little babies to visit until I get my own !!! Hurry up

P.S. I know that Tylenol is okay during a pregnancy because I've been taking truckloads of it (unfortunately) for my ribs ...

Well, it's gonna hafta happen sometime soon - she can't stay in there forever I don't think these are actual labour cramps - it feels JUST like when I used to get bad PMS - but they aren't getting more intense nor are they more frequent. Just practicing for the big times Will text you when it's time though!

well, the wine has definitely made me sleepy (I'm a cheap drunk!!!), may try a tylenol and cuddle up in bed. Leaving the bottle on the counter just in case I wake up in the middle of the night!

Wish me luck tonite!



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[adzuki]

Well, that SUCKED!

The wine helped me sleep, but I was awakened by stabbing pains that radiated through my back and down my legs at about 3am. I could NOT remain lying down, they were that painful. So I sat on the couch and started to time them - they lasted 4 minutes and were from 12-15 minutes apart (so every 10 minutes or so from the end of one to the start of another - NOT long enough to sleep!).

I took a tylenol, and eventually fell asleep on the couch at around 5 am, and was awakened by my OH when he got up for work Good thing I'm on mat leave, as I slept until 9:30.

I knew they weren't labour contractions, but sheesh! Do "false" labour or "practice" contractions HAVE to be so painful?????

Harumpf!

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[TheNewWife]

Sorry you had such a crappy sleep. I think you're getting ready to deliver, though!! I can't wait!

 

[TigerLady]

Sorry you are having such trouble. Lots of fluids might ease them a bit, too.

Have you phoned the mw to describe them and get advice??

 

[Pux]

At least it means that you're starting to get somewhere! I've had nothing!!!!
That wine must have been like a cup of heaven?

 

[Ducky77]

if the pain asociate to labor, tylenol won't help much, I have asked the nurse and OB doctor about it, I know it sucks because I also try to soothe the pain with the extra strength one and to tell u the truth, it didn't help at all I still feel the pain.
Hmm..maybe I should try the red wine how much can I take? 1 shot? it sound wonderful, couldn't remember the last time I have an alcohol beverage

 

[adzuki]

The red wine was heaven - the baby liked it too. TBH, she was not enjoying the contractions much either - squirming around and stuff. I guess it wasn't comfy - her house closing in around her!

In any case, it stopped and hasn't been back today. Managed to get lots of stuff done, and so now the baby can come The car is washed and detailed and ready for the car seat/sun shade, mirror etc. We have a microwave sterilizer, thermometer, and nasal aspirator. All her clothes are ready and clean, the diapers are here. I say BRING IT ON!

(just please, can I have one good night sleep first???)

Thanks all, and remember - a 1/2 glass of wine works WONDERS for cramps!


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