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when is it too much?

AFWife1229AFWife1229
in 3rd Trimester
If you saw my PP, I've been having contractions averaging about 7-8 minutes apart. I called L&D they said to try and wait it out, but to come in if water broke, 3-5 minutes apart or there's a lot of pressure. Well when is pressure an issue? I get up sometimes and have a ridiculous amount of pressure. Sometimes during my contractions I feel like I may have to poop. I don't feel the urge to push, I don't think...but when do I need to be concerned with the pressure situation? Lol. I hope this makes sense.
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Re: when is it too much?

  • AFWife1229AFWife1229
    imageLeah&Jack:

    I had that too with DD! I answered your earlier post. 

    Try to go to the bathroom. I was going a little here and there when I was going into labor. Have you tried different activities like I suggested? 

    Yeah, they're still coming. Still about 7-9 minutes apart. I just went to the bathroom, drinking lots of water. Walked around, now I'm sitting in bed. Figure I should try to get some sleep just in case. Lol.

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  • SarahCMSarahCM member
    don't know about the pressure, but good luck!!
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  • AFWife1229AFWife1229

    imageLeah&Jack:
    I remember the pressure. I forget - did you put in a call to your OB?

    Yep. She said to try and stick it out at home until contractions are 3-5 minutes apart, water breaks or I feel pressure like LO is coming out, which is what I'm confused about. Lol

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  • madeleines_mommymadeleines_mommy member

    I would prob try to hold out until the contrax become too painful to bear.. closer in time, or water breaks.  It's hard to gauge what is "too much" pressure. 

    I hope this is it for you!! But, I am jealous if it is :)

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  • AFWife1229AFWife1229
    imageLeah&Jack:

    I'm not kidding, I went in and my contractions were much closer than I thought they were. DD was born 4 hours after I got there. 

    One thing I noticed that night was a pink tint on toilet paper. When I was trying to have a BM, I wiped and saw it. It was barely noticeable, but when I called my OB with that info he had me come right in.

    Keep trying to get them to stop. 

    Ok, this worries me more. Lol I had this EXACT thing this morning when I went pee. I just told the L&D nurse this too, I said I've been having brown/pink discharge or something when I wipe all day too. She said to wait it out, but I'm welcome to come in if I'm really concerned.

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  • AFWife1229AFWife1229

    imageLeah&Jack:
    I'd go with your gut then. If you think things are happening, you should go to L&D. Are the pains getting more intense?

    They're pretty consistent pain wise, but it seems like some contractions last longer than others. I just had 3 in a row that were 5 minutes apart, strong, but didn't last more than 30 seconds.

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  • CutieGirl22CutieGirl22
    if there consistent, and your having problems walking and talking thru the pain of the contractions,t hen go!   Does the pain of the contrax stop you in yoru tracts and cant move till they stop. then there gtting  there!! GL
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  • CutieGirl22CutieGirl22
    the amt of time they last doesnt matter, they seem pretty consistent to me! GL maybe your should start driving!
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  • bridetobe101505bridetobe101505

    Yeah for baby time! ?:)

    The urge to push is unlike any other pressure you've felt. ?When I had that feeling, I KNEW it was time. ?Have you tried a warm shower? ?

    Good luck! You're going to be a momma soon. ?

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