Ok, so whenever I walk for any period of time (aside from just quick trips around the house) I get cramps. It's really low, just about where my underwear line is, and it's strong but not unbearable. I occasionally get cramps a little bit, but today it was just terrible. Someone actually asked me if I was having contractions because of how I was breathing. I said I didn't know because..well...I don't. I've never had contractions before, but I thought the whole tummy got rock hard, and mine doesn't do that. Oh, and on top of the cramps, I also have INSANE lightning crotch.
So does anyone else get this? I have an appt on Monday and I'm going to bring this up to my OB (again), but I am just kind of worried.
Re: Major cramping...contractions?
Ok, so my mom and DH just called (separately) for no reason, but I told each of them what's up. They both insisted that I call my doc, so I did and now I'm just waiting for a call back.
My mom lives in Pennsylvania and has herself convinced that I am going into labor so she's packing her suitcase right now. Oh my goodness.
And now I am stressing big time, causing these dumb cramps to be even stronger. Grr!
Of course, #1 is to try to stop stressing. Not like that's possible, but...
Your doc may send you to L&D to get monitored, just to make sure it's not PTL. If you're anything like me they'll stop right before you get there. :-)
It may be "real" contractions, or BH, but even if they're real they might not make you dialate. I get them all of the time and every day it seems I have to restrict my physical levels more. (I have a history of PTL w/ DS and I ignored all of this stuff - he came at 35w 6d).
Don't stress, remember that even if you go to the hospital they have meds, IV's etc that they can and do use to slow or stop labor. So, if the monitors show contractions you'll know and be able to treat them.
T&Ps!