29 weeks and contractions every 2-3 minutes

Annaeliz84

I had to come in to LD last night because I was having frequent contractions.  My cervix isn't doing anything and the baby is completely fine but I'm still having contractions that are 2-3 minutes apart.  Usually they don't hurt but sometimes there is some very very minor cramping pains.  I've been given 2 bags of fluids and something to stop the contractions or at least space them out with no effect.  I had a little bleeding but that could have been from the exam and has stopped now.  There was some talk of partial placental abruption but there is no perinatologist here to do an ultrasound over the weekend.  

At this point my doctor is saying "I have no idea why you are contracting so much" which isn't the most reassuring thing!  However, nothing bad seems to be happening.

Has anyone had any experience with something like this before? 

9fraulein

Not really, I was having minor contractions that frequent at 31 weeks due to being dehydrated from the flu, they gave me fluids and anti nausea, but still contractions persisted. Then they gave me terbutaline as subcutaneous injection, and contractions stopped within half an hour. Did they try that one?

evasitoe

my friend had contractions at 26 weeks and it was mostly due to stress and anxiety...

saturdaynightdoubletree

9fraulein:

Not really, I was having minor contractions that frequent at 31 weeks due to being dehydrated from the flu, they gave me fluids and anti nausea, but still contractions persisted. Then they gave me terbutaline as subcutaneous injection, and contractions stopped within half an hour. Did they try that one?

This was exactly what happened to me at 34 weeks with DS, but I didn't have the flu just stupidly wasn't drinking enough water. IV and terbutaline worked like a charm. GL with everything!

amykins1283

I just got back from an overnight in LD myself. I apparently overdid it yesterday and began having what I thought were frequent BH but realized that they were 3 minutes apart and not stopping even with rest. Long story short I ended up getting 3 1/2 bags of fluid which eventually stopped the contractions. I am under orders to take it easy with my normal activities and to pay attention to my body. Hopefully my 2 1/2 year old will understand when I havw to take a break and lay down!

JSS1002

Yes, I had this exact thing a couple of weekends ago.  Contractions ever 3-5 minutes, each lasting about 30 seconds.  Totally painless but very consistent. 

They did a swap test and checked my cervix to determine that I was not in PTL and not in danger of it happening.  They checked my urine and I had a mild UTI, that was irritating my uterus.  I was totally asymptomatic for a UTI so I was surprised.  They gave me a shot of terbutaline to stop the contractions and sent me on my way and I've been fine ever since.

meansbaby2013

I hope and pray everything is ok for you and your little one.

 

laujam31

I am 29 weeks today and was in L and D on Christmas Eve and Christmas day (So 27 weeks).  Same EXACT thing.  They gave me the shot (terbutaline I think) and lots of fluids. They did the FFN- test to see predict if you are going into labor within 2 weeks (apparently it isn't very accurate but they do it any way).  I was completely closed and not progressing towards labor.  Despite the contractions being soooo close together, they said this was to be considered braxton hicks because I was not progressing.  My doc said the same thing.  I need to take it easy, try to avoid stairs when possible and stay off my feet when I can.  I cans till work but they told me to be very cautious.  I've been ok since.  I start to feel the contractions if i exert myself to much (I now feel very lazy all the time)  Good luck.  Hope you feel better.  

FutureMrsTowns

saturdaynightdoubletree:

9fraulein:

Not really, I was having minor contractions that frequent at 31 weeks due to being dehydrated from the flu, they gave me fluids and anti nausea, but still contractions persisted. Then they gave me terbutaline as subcutaneous injection, and contractions stopped within half an hour. Did they try that one?

This was exactly what happened to me at 34 weeks with DS, but I didn't have the flu just stupidly wasn't drinking enough water. IV and terbutaline worked like a charm. GL with everything!

this, except they didn't give me an IV, they just told me to drink more, had me drink in the hospital and the contractions stopped after a couple hours(mine was lots of fun on NYE) 

KD79

I had the same thing around 29 weeks and I've been having timetable BH ever since then, off and on.

I get BH if I'm tired, hungry, thirsty/dehydrated, constipated, have to go to the bathroom, have overdone it, etc.  I get monitored twice weekly (NSTs and BPPs) and they always ask me about my contractions (because they always show up), but it's basically just something I have to deal with.

Annaeliz84

Update: Doctor's concluded that it wasn't preterm labor, but they have no idea why I am contracting so regularly.  I had an ultrasound, though, and my cervix is still very long so all should be fine.