Beginning Labor ...

Faliny

I have had 2 episodes this past week, where I have had subtle contractions pains for 3-5 hours at a time. I got checked out after my first episode Monday and they are actually working, Midwife said this is the beginning of labor for me and now it's just a waiting game. I am dilating and becoming more effaced, which is exciting, but it's also rather frustrating to. I'm going naturally and so it's just waiting until they get much more painful and consistent. I'm just a little exhausted and needed to vent. Has anyone else gone through these hours of beginning labor contractions, for them to stop and come back 2-3 days later. How long did you have these before you went into real labor? 

wallace101610

On Tuesday I would have sworn I was having the baby. Contractions were really bad for about 3 hours then stopped. Since then I have had contractions on and off, but nothing bad enough, or long enough to even time. I did dilate 2 more cm since then (got checked today), so maybe it's a good thing.

I am hoping to go naturally too, but I have an induction set for Monday due to GD. I will be 39 weeks 5 days though, so I am glad to get to go this long without needing an induction. Good luck!

chicsub

I didn't really have it with my first baby, but I did with my VBAC.  I think it started around 36w this time and I had her at 40w1d.  I didn't mind it though since I was just happy that my body was gearing up and hopefully doing some work ahead of time vs. all on "labor day"!    When I was checked for the first time at my 40w appointment I was 3-4 cm, 90% effaced and they could stretch me to 6cm!  I never had internals before that, so I don't know what it was like prior to that with all the early labor.

Faliny

wallace101610:

On Tuesday I would have sworn I was having the baby. Contractions were really bad for about 3 hours then stopped. Since then I have had contractions on and off, but nothing bad enough, or long enough to even time. I did dilate 2 more cm since then (got checked today), so maybe it's a good thing.

I am hoping to go naturally too, but I have an induction set for Monday due to GD. I will be 39 weeks 5 days though, so I am glad to get to go this long without needing an induction. Good luck!

 

Awe, I am so excited for you, getting to see your little one so soon!! I hope everything goes smoothly and Good luck :-) 

Faliny

chicsub:

I didn't really have it with my first baby, but I did with my VBAC.  I think it started around 36w this time and I had her at 40w1d.  I didn't mind it though since I was just happy that my body was gearing up and hopefully doing some work ahead of time vs. all on "labor day"!    When I was checked for the first time at my 40w appointment I was 3-4 cm, 90% effaced and they could stretch me to 6cm!  I never had internals before that, so I don't know what it was like prior to that with all the early labor.

 

That is how I have been trying to think about it. My body will be further along and more prepared when real labor sets in! But it does get slightly frustrating because I get excited, lol. Keeping my fingers crossed that those contractions continue to due some good for my cervix!! hehe :-) 

pepomntpat

I had them for ten days before LO arrived.  Rest as much as you can!

wallace101610

Faliny:

wallace101610:

On Tuesday I would have sworn I was having the baby. Contractions were really bad for about 3 hours then stopped. Since then I have had contractions on and off, but nothing bad enough, or long enough to even time. I did dilate 2 more cm since then (got checked today), so maybe it's a good thing.

I am hoping to go naturally too, but I have an induction set for Monday due to GD. I will be 39 weeks 5 days though, so I am glad to get to go this long without needing an induction. Good luck!

Thanks! I am actually freaking out! I really hope she comes without the induction! I am soo afraid I won't make it naturally if I am on pitocin. I am also freaking out about having a baby in general! HA

Awe, I am so excited for you, getting to see your little one so soon!! I hope everything goes smoothly and Good luck :-) 

LindseyJW

weeks. sorry!

with my second, i had "bouts" of labor for weeks before my DD was actually born. i swore she would come early, but i was pregnant for 41 weeks and 6 days.

IMO, it's quite awesome to do labor a little here and a little there rather than for 24 straight hours! my "active" labor with #2 was only 7 hours from when i woke up in labor to when i was holding my baby in my arms.  

sschwege

I'm sorry it's taking so long I know this is a natural birth board and all, but have you considered taking Tylenol PM to help you sleep at night?