MariannNOVA Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Please tell me if I am remembering this correctly: do you time from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yes, but I've also timed the length of the contractions themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yes, but I've also timed the length of the contractions themselves. Thanks -- beginning of one to the beginning of the other should do it -- we spoke to the doctor and length isn't necesary. Thanks again.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 But, length and intensity can be important. One can have contractions 3 minutes apart, but lasting only 30 seconds and be manageable. A woman with this pattern may not be nearly as far along in the labor process as one who has contractions 5 - 6 minutes apart, lasting 60 - 75 seconds that are quite intense. Also, the mother's demeanor can tell a lot about labor progress that isn't reflected in the contraction pattern. If mom is still smiling for the camera, she usually has a ways to go;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 But, length and intensity can be important. One can have contractions 3 minutes apart, but lasting only 30 seconds and be manageable. A woman with this pattern may not be nearly as far along in the labor process as one who has contractions 5 - 6 minutes apart, lasting 60 - 75 seconds that are quite intense. Also, the mother's demeanor can tell a lot about labor progress that isn't reflected in the contraction pattern. If mom is still smiling for the camera, she usually has a ways to go;). I agree -- the situation is, errr, rather not typical however. DD32 suffered an IUFD and is scheduled to deliver tomorrow, however, she is having contractions now -- however, they have spaced apart considerably and are not at all organized. Thanks! I think she will probably make it till tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 :grouphug: Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Awww, Imp, Thanks! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 free on line timer, if that helps http://contractionmaster.com/ :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: I'm so very sorry. Praying for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 :crying: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Have been thinking of you all a lot yesterday and today, Mariann. Prayers that the process goes safely for Stacey, and as quickly as is safe. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Been thinking and praying for your dd, Mariann. Will continue to do so. She sounds like a strong woman. His grace and peace to you all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 :grouphug: free on line timer, if that helps http://contractionmaster.com/ :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so very sorry. Praying for you both. :grouphug: Have been thinking of you all a lot yesterday and today, Mariann. Prayers that the process goes safely for Stacey, and as quickly as is safe. :grouphug: Thank you all so much! Things stopped after a couple of hours and Stacey's been resting. She and her dh have to be at the hospital at 10am tomorrow - I will get Allison to school at 8am, get other things in order, and then meet them at the hospital. DD10 is having a great time playing with her 'nieces' -- I have spent all day at Stacey's house and will go back to my sister's house tonight -- your prayers are so very much appreciated not only for Stacey and tomorrow but for me as I am very, very tired and finding it difficult to 'deal' with my sister. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Been thinking and praying for your dd, Mariann. Will continue to do so. She sounds like a strong woman. His grace and peace to you all. :grouphug: Pam -- Thank you so much. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I've been reading your posts over the last few months and you've certainly had a lot going on. Your daughter is so very fortunate to have a loving, attentive, Mom like you. Your love for her really shows. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:I've been reading your posts over the last few months and you've certainly had a lot going on. Your daughter is so very fortunate to have a loving, attentive, Mom like you. Your love for her really shows. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Thank you so very much -- that is just the nicest thing I've had said to me in the longest time. Thank you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) Duration of contractions = The start of one contraction to the end of that contraction. Frequency of contractions = The end of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction. So if one starts at 3:00:00 and lasts until 3:00:45. That contraction was 45 seconds in duration. Then the next one starts at 3:04:00 so those two contractions were 3 minutes and 15 seconds apart. My "rule" is 10-1-1. 10 contractions in a row that last at least 1 minute long and have been doing that for 1 hour. For a first time Mama, length can be important to look at. Typically she's not going to be progressing much with 45 sec or less long contractions. Get some good 60-70 sec. contractions and things start moving. I've had several clients with #2 or more that have 45 sec contractions right up until pushing. But first timers, you will see longer contractions do the job. Edited June 15, 2011 by Heather in OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Oh, I am so sorry. I didn't put two and two together. Your family is in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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