A "would you call the dr.?" post... humor me.

meljas05

I've been having what I think are just braxton hicks contractions all weekend, but now my back is hurting me and when my belly gets all kinds of tight--it hurts.  not like painful period-like cramps but so hard i can barely walk. 

I was on bed rest w/ DD1 at around 33 weeks for pre-term labor (didn't deliver til 39 weeks), but then had a "normal" pregnancy w/ DD2 and went into labor just over 37 weeks.   

I hate calling the dr. at night/weekends...

given this info--would you call?   

KellyMichelle

It is always better to call.  That is what they are there for and it is better safe than sorry.

docmay25

Yes, I would call.  This sounds like the pre-term labor I had with dd.  I had it a few times and made a few trips to the hospital.  They finally put me on bed rest until 35 weeks and of course she never came early.  I also never dialated, just kept having the contractions.

I think it doesn't hurt to call.  They may tell you it is nothing, but better to have the peace of mind.  Good luck and keep us posted.

Zenya

feet up - lots of water.  If it's still the same in like 3 hours then call. That's what I would do.

AZ_Erica

I call for anything that concerns me so I say call.  It's their job, you won't be bothering them.

cbidt*sgirl

with "hurts so bad i can hardly walk" i would definitely call.  the advice to sit down, put feet up and drink lots of water is also good.  get the phone, sit down, call and drink. 

GrowingFamily

KellyMichelle:

It is always better to call.  That is what they are there for and it is better safe than sorry.

THIS

wife1014

this sounds like it could be back labor (my labor).  I would call.  But, I feel like others and that is what the docs are there for.