IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)
I've been wanting to know... how painful does a contraction have to be, if it fits the other criteria. Mine have always fizzled out, but I have had them very consistently that were uncomfortable (and over a minute) but not super intense.
During my previous labor I never really had the pattern of contractions that people describe to expect (every 5 minutes for an hour, etc.). If they have gotten more intense and closer together, I'd call your doctor or midwife and ask for guidance.
If you think your having contractions call labour and delivery and describe them and they will tell you the right time to come in. That was my drs advice when I asked this yesterday
I was told for a first time Mom 4-1-1 (Every 4 minutes, lasting 1 minute for at least 1 hour). I found a contraction counter for my iphone and it really helped. I could just carry it around with me and didn't have to really think about it. It's great for when you get to the hospital too because then they can see the whole picture of whats been going on.
Lyla Margaret , June 7, 2009
Tavis Tutty, January 5, 2012
I think people have different instructions depending on your ob. So I think you should call and ask your dr. FWIW, my dr told me, 5 minutes apart, lasting more than 10-15 seconds, for at least an hour Or if the water breaks.
I was given the 5-1-1 rule to. It did not involve a hospital visit but a call. They were able to determine more from just talking to me during the contraction. Everyone is different just like pp stated. Don't hesitate to call it will immediately put your mind at ease.
queenie3232
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Re: Counting Contractions
Dx: balanced translocation and LPD
TTC since Oct 2011
BPF 02/19/12, EDD 10/31/12, natural m/c 02/28/12 (4w6d)
IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)
For a certain amount of hours?? Or just a single hour
Mama to Sebastian, born 9/2010
5 minutes apart.
Lasting one minute total.
You must go on this way consistently for an hour.
Why didn't your doctor tell you what they want you to do?
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Lyla Margaret , June 7, 2009 Tavis Tutty, January 5, 2012
I think people have different instructions depending on your ob. So I think you should call and ask your dr. FWIW, my dr told me, 5 minutes apart, lasting more than 10-15 seconds, for at least an hour Or if the water breaks.
Most OBs follow the 5-1-1 rule.
5minutes apart (from start to start), lasting 1min a piece, for 1 hour straight.
Call your OB and see what they recommend.