Apparently the full moon theory has some validity

Harley86

So yesterday after lunch I started feeling major back pain with some menstrual cramping.  They were stronger than I thought was normal, but not painful, so I decided to call my dr just to be safe.  She sent me home to time them out for 45 minutes and put my feet up and to call back.  Well the "pulling" feeling went away but the back pain went to a dull ache, but nothing back-breaking.  I told her all this and she sent me to L&D just to be safe.  Turns out, I was having "real" contractions 3 minutes apart and just not feeling them.  They gave me the drugs to try and stop the contractions, and they finally subsided after about 12 hours.  No baby is here since they want him to cook some more, but as of today they're not going to stop labor if it comes since I'm officially 34 weeks according to their charts.  Kind of scary! Moral of the story: everyone told me you'd be doubled over in pain with real labor pains, not necessarily true!!!!

on_a_whim

Glad to hear that they were able to stop your labor, and hopefully with any luck your little one will stay put for a while longer!

abbs815

I was also in L&D last weekend due to some minor bleeding and they told me I was having contractions as well.  They kept coming in asking if I felt anything and I didn't feel anything at all!  I was also dilated and I think 40% effaced.  They stopped them and will for another 2 weeks and then if baby decides it wants to come early then they will not be stopping it anymore!  So yeah, just because you aren't feeling anything doesn't necessarily mean you are not having contractions.  I was shocked by this.  Obviously, if I would have gotten any further along I'm sure I would have started to feel them.

MrsAB1316

See, this worries me.  I've been having painful contractions here and there....nothing timeable.   I've been more exhausted than normal...  But, I don't want to be that girl that runs to L&D every time her RLP acts up.   You know?    But stories like this make me think again.

Harley86

I would still call your doctor if you're unsure! I was only 30% effaced when I went to my doctor's appointment Tuesday, and when I checked in yesterday to L&D I was 80% effaced, 1 cm dialated, with nothing but the back pain to show for it.  I would call just to be safe

terri_doula2010

Wow glad you survived the full moon! I guess we know one lady who will be having a baby for the next one!