is this a contraction?

stephers_7

I"m a FTM and I"m so clueless.....

It feels like period cramps but it stretched from my sides to the middle and it last for less than a minute than goes away. I'm going to start timing them and see if I see any patterns and try and relax. I have had a very obnoxious day so that may be part of it..... 

COmommy

Yes, that is a contraction.  Time them and call your OB if they get regular or stronger.

stephers_7

thanks, its not unbearable just feels like I'm about to start my period.... Last one was about 10 minutes ago so I think I'm good for now. 

COmommy

You should call your OB since they are period-like cramps. They can be a sign of pre-term labor.

MrsT2008

yep, a contraction.  I've been getting them for a week or so - most times I get 2-4 in half an hour or so and then they go away for hours.  Definitely haven't been unbearable, like you said, it just feels like my period is about to start

nilly5

I've been getting these too. I keep telling myself 9 more days, then you can come. Just 9 more days....even tho right now would be fantastic.

stephers_7

Yeah he needs to hold out for a couple more weeks. I need him well done and I need my dad to be back form his business trip in Colombia. Oh and I still haven't done the car seat or my hospital back so this would just be a total inconvenience...haha

LaurenRinAtlanta

I had some yesterday. I walked around, drank some water, and laid on my left side and they stopped. 

sarakiefer

I've been having the period like cramping for a little over a week now.  I brought it up to my because I didn't know what it was.  He just said "oh good, your body is just preparing for labor!"  I was 37 weeks at the time he told me this so he looked at it as a good sign.  Since you aren't considered full term yet, I don't know if your OB would be so happy. 

stephers_7

yeah, I'm keeping an eye on it. My mom had all 3 of her babies early so I'm going to play it safe and listen to my body just in case genetics play a role in that too. 

I can't even measure my contractions right now because my whole back and ribs and everything are hurting so I'm just going to try and relax. If they get worse, I'll know.  

sarakiefer

The guessing game is always the worst!  I figure I'm fine until I really start hurting and I can time them easily.  But I'm a FTM, so what do I know? lol