MommyInTraining Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I am about 34 weeks. Due Jan. 5. Ever since I took a shower tonight I have been having contractions and they seem to be intensifying . I am starting to worry. I have never had an early delivery. This is baby #6. I am not sure what to do. I have very rapid descents, so it is imperative that I get to the hospital at the first sign of true labor. But, it is almost 1 in the morning here and we have no family to watch the children. So, I can't be making false runs to the hospital!!! How do I know if this is real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Lay down on the couch on your left side, drink a TON of water, and put in a movie. After ten min or so of relaxing after drinking the water, start timing them. If they aren't real, the water & rest should slow them down. And you can call your doc. At 34 weeks they won't want to mess around if it is labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 :iagree: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Any fluid leaking? Bloody discharge? Mucous plug come out? I'd go in if any of those things are happening. And keep us posted-I'll be praying! Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I hope all is well for you and your little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Is there any change in your cervical mucus? I was told that if the contractions are really dilating you will see some change. This is baby number 5 for me, and I've had days ever since July where I could not get the contractions to stop. It turns out I just have a very "experienced" uterus and they behave that way sometimes. I hope you are peacefully sleeping now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Oh, I wanted to add one more thing that comforted me. My midwife said that only a small percentage of women have preterm labor. Every time you have a full term baby that small percentage is cut in half. So you and I who are working on babies 6 and 5 don't have as much to worry about as first time mothers. I also have rapid descents. At my meeting yesterday, the midwife stressed that when my husband is at work, next week I need someone close by to drive me to the birthing center since there might not be enough time for him to come home and pick me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto3 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have an irritable uterus, contract for months, and dilate early with all my pregnancies. I never knew if the contractions were dilating me or not until I had an internal exam. Most of the time my intuition paid off and if I thought I had been, I was. Thankfully, I just dilated early and haven't had any preterm babies. How are you this morning? Did you end up calling? If not, I'd call this morning, your dr might want to see you. I know mine always did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 It's almost 7 am where you are now. Any news? Hoping you're asleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thinking about you, wondering how you're doing. Hope you're resting.... Let us know when you et a moment to check in. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 :lurk5: Thinking of you and hope all is well! I had preterm labor with our twins at 32 weeks. The hospital was able to stop it. From that point on I was extra careful to get my daily water intake and more. Water is key!! Drink tons of it! I even kept it by my bedside and chugged it whenever I woke up :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Has anyone heard anything? I hope you are alright and the baby is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Bear Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hoping all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyInTraining Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks ladies! It was a false alarm! Baby is still snug inside--thankfully!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 That's great news, thanks for updating this thread. Hoping the little one can stay put for a few more weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Good to hear! With my 2nd, I had to get a terbutalene (sp?) shot at 27 weeks. I had an "irritable uterus" that the doctors were afraid might trigger preterm labor. It was scary but I wound up going to term. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks ladies! It was a false alarm! Baby is still snug inside--thankfully!!! Good! Be kind to yourself and take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Good to know -- I've been wondering. Take it easy and stay put (both of you!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Oh, so glad to hear! Stay put, baby! Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Thanks ladies! It was a false alarm! Baby is still snug inside--thankfully!!! Terri! I kept trying to figure out how to get ahold of you. So glad baby is still safe inside! Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 do stay put...but I had a baby that was 34+ weeks and he is fine - absolutely no problems. So, though not optimal, 34 weeks is still very solid. I had preterm labor with all my dc - anything with "twenty" in it was scary - but getting to the thirties always gave me a bit of relief. God Bless you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermine Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I had an irritable uterus with my last and this one looks like it is doing that to me too. Make sure to drink plenty of water and lay down if they start. If you have them too close and regular or too many in an hour, do call the doctor. That said, I had my last one only 1.5 weeks early, and her brother was a week early anyway. (Maybe mine are just done "cooking" early. :D) So yeah, it's annoying, but it may not be anything to worry about. Just drink drink drink more water. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cillakat Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I had an irritable uterus with my last and this one looks like it is doing that to me too. Make sure to drink plenty of water and lay down if they start. If you have them too close and regular or too many in an hour, do call the doctor. That said, I had my last one only 1.5 weeks early, and her brother was a week early anyway. (Maybe mine are just done "cooking" early. :D) So yeah, it's annoying, but it may not be anything to worry about. Just drink drink drink more water. ;) And lots of dietary magnesium. Lots. Calcium is the contractor.....magnesium is the relaxer. :) K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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