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stressing about calling dr. WWYD? (long)

rommelearommelea
in 3rd Trimester

So tonight about 2.5-3 hours ago I went to put something away and stretched up.  I felt what I can only describe as a tear right under my ribcage.  I literally thought my uterus had detached itself from something else.  After about a half hour of no kicks, and not-quite-pain in the area I called my Dr.  They were already closed so I had to call the "emergency line" and have the on-call OB call me back.  He called, talked to me for a few minutes and basically said not to worry that I just pulled a muscle, but that if I don't feel any kicks by tomorrow morning to call again.

 20 minutes ago I had a BH, 5 minutes ago I had a second one.  I'm stressing out because usually I have one  like every few days... I've never had 2 in a day, let alone so close together.  I have felt kicks, but now with the BHs I'm starting to stress again.  Would you call a second time or am I over-reacting?

 

 

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Re: stressing about calling dr. WWYD? (long)

  • rmarrufformarruffo member
    Only call again if you get 4-6 BH in an hour, my doc said anything less is normal.
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  • rommelearommelea

    I should add - the reason I feel bad about calling is because he was OBVIOUSLY at home with his family the first time I called - I could hear his kids in the background.  This was the first time I've had to call about anything and 90% of me says I'm just being parnoid - the other 10% is scared to death.

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  • N&G 5_26_07N&G 5_26_07 member

    If it is really upsetting you - call.

    I tend to believe my Dr when he sys everyting is ok - but if your intuition says otherwise it cannot hurt to call again. 

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  • janbradyjanbrady
    You've felt kicks since you called the doctor? If so, I'd probably just drink a big glass water and sit down and see if the BH go away. If not, then I'd go to the ER.
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  • cranberry27cranberry27
    I agree...wait and count and try to calm down.  Your stress level and the probable muscle tear could cause a few extra BH, I'll bet.  BUT, if things don't get better, they are on call for a reason and it's part of their job to answer the phone whether they are with their kids or not.
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