U.S. Mommies To Be

[Soph22]

anyone still online?

about 45 minutes ago I started getting strong contractions. They didn't see to stop though, it was more of a constant pain. It lessened a bit but constantly hurt for more than 20 minutes. I broke out into a sweat all over. It's been lessening since. Also been having sharp pains in what feels like my cervix for the last few hours.

Is this normal? I thought contractions were supposed to be short and have time off in between. What should it feel like in between contractions? Does it still hurt, just not as much maybe?

Not sure I'm ready for this to be it!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

Oh, honey, they are supposed to have breaks in between for early labor... is it possible that you were having smaller contractions earlier and didn't notice? How are you doing now? I'm online for a bit...

 

[Sweet_Mama]

I am thinking if it's getting better then it's likely not labor, but sure could be a sign that you should be ready any time now. I suggest drinking a whole lot of water and lying down on your left side to see if you can get it to stop altogether. Or try a warm bath to relax you if you can. Hugs.

 

[Soph22]

Thanks! They're easing up in intensity, so it's probably not "it" That was scary for a while there. Definitely a good wake up call to make sure we're ready to go if need be though! DH is working on it right now whilst I rest up and drink water.

 

[lisaf]

shoot, lol.. that reminds me.. we're supposed to pack my bag tonight

 

[Sweet_Mama]

I'm glad you can rest right now. Drink up that water. Get some sleep if you can... you'll need it. ;-)

 

[Sweet_Mama]

shoot, lol.. that reminds me.. we're supposed to pack my bag tonight

I packed mine this week. I really had to get everything (or almost everything) done this week since I am on Spring Break. I go back to work tomorrow and then won't have a minute to think, let alone pack, etc.

 

[luckyme225]

Soph- any pains today?

Lisa- I finished packing mine yesterday. My husband also had to take apart part of the crib so he could move it into our room from the nursery. Poor guy asked me why we didn't just build it in there to begin with but I wanted to take a picture of it in the nursery.

 

[Soph22]

Not so far. I've had some tightenings of the bump, but nothing like last night. I have a growth scan this afternoon, so we'll see what they say with that.

your poor DH! I bet the picture was totally worth it though!

 

[lisaf]

lol @ your poor DH!!

We have a cradle for our bedroom... I don't think we have ROOM to assemble a crib in our room unless we took our own bed apart.

soo sleepy... I got up at 8:30am.. its about time for my 10am nap

 

[JNA]

Im glad im not the only one who wakes up and is back in bed before noon lol

Sop22 fingers are crossed for you Looking like you may not go overdue

So how long are you guys planning on laboring at home?

 

[Soph22]

I thought the general rule was to wait until contractions are 4-5 min apart, lasting for 1 minute, for 1 hour.
But my doctor just told me to call and probably head to the hospital when they're 10 min apart! Her idea is that I may be having more contractions than I actually feel.

I'd rather be at home for as long as possible, but I certainly don't want to wait too long either! And if last night is any indication, contractions can be painful!!

 

[MissFox]

they will probably push pitocin if you go in too soon. good luck Soph

 

[southerngal2]

I agree with MissFox. They will probably push it if it is taking too long for them.

 

[lisaf]

I've also heard that the hospital environment can slow things down if you go in too early. Both being made to lie down for the monitor and just not being as relaxed as you are at home.

I think it depends on how close you live to the hospital. My hospital recommends not coming in until the contractions are regular, 3-5 minutes apart, and when you can no longer talk through the pain of the contraction.
Now if you're in pain and just want some relief, go ahead and go in!

 

[Soph22]

I had my growth scan today. Baby is measuring at 7lbs 13oz. I know that they're often off on the measurements by quite a bit, but hopefully he's not any bigger than that! I go in again on Friday to have my cervix checked. Hopefully things will be moving along naturally by then.

First day of maternity leave and I'm already feeling a little stir crazy. I'm going to have to find some constructive things to do tomorrow.

 

[lisaf]

I recommend lots of naps Soph! I'm not that bored .. keeping busy with organizing the house, the nursery, working on those paintings etc..

 

[luckyme225]

My midwife wants me to go in when I start getting regular contractions close to 7 minutes apart. I live about an hour away during traffic hours and I dilated from 2 to a 10 in a hour last time, though I think it had something to do with getting the epidural so my body finally relaxed.

Soph- relax and sleep now because your LO could be here anytime!

 

[JNA]

I live about 45 mins from the hospital I plan to deliver
But as I said before I dont have a dr here so im just winging it
Everyone thinks im crazy but there is no way im going to have my lo 5 hours away from where I live. Im paranoid of having lo on highway for that long after birth.
Starting tomorrow im going to my family dr just for blood pressure and urine check. Maybe he can refer me somewhere but I doubt it since im 34w and there is no way I can pay for my visits (unemployed)

Anywho do I look big for 34 w

 

[MissFox]

Soph- scan said Rosie was 7lbs at 37+4 and MW guessed 7.5 at 39+5 and at 40+4 she was just over 8lbs- pretty accurate for me
buttt Dr thinks she should have been born sooner (maybe she would have fit lol)