I think I'm in preterm labor...... any ideas???

smiling76 · February 2011

I've been getting braxton hicks since 18 wks with this baby and they've been getting worse and worse---yesterday was pretty bad. Today started out good but this afternoon started getting them pretty good and this evening was getting some pain with it and the baby literally hasn't stopped moving for HOURS. Now it's dancing on my cervix--I feel like he/she is going to be coming out any minute! Totally TMI but it seems like ever since I had a pretty 'rough' bowel movement (was having some constipation issues)--is when this really got bad. But that was hours ago.

If it were any other night I'd be at the hospital, but we're in the middle of the big blizzard--I can't even see my neighbors house, so there's no way I could drive in this. I've been trying to rest as much as I can (with a 2.5 yr old), trying to lay on my left side (and right), drinking plenty of water, took some magnesium/calcium and zinc.

Any other ideas???? I know this is controversial, but has anyone tried red wine to help ease BH???

I'm thinking if I went to the hospital that they'd definitely put me on meds to stop these things. I was getting pain in the abdomen about every couple of minutes but it only lasted about 15 minutes or so. I'm really freaking now...... of all nights....a blizzard.

pam1005 · February 2011

Have you called your doctor if they have an after hours line? You could always call labor and delivery too.

mooninlv · February 2011

i agree with pp -- call your doc's after hours line, if they have one. if not, i'd call l&d.

NJMom050911 · February 2011

If you're veru concerned you can have the ambulance come get you, I hope everything is OK

tokenhoser · February 2011

Ditto the ambulance.

If you deliver, your baby has a fighting chance... in an NICU. Not in your house. Take care of yourself and your baby.

SparkFish · February 2011

Unless you start having regular contractions, I wouldn't try to drive in this mess - your chances of getting in an accident are really high and it's not worth it. (I'm also in Chicago, and it's really a disaster out there!) Definitely call your OB, and if no one is available, call the labor and delivery department at your hospital and see if you can talk to a nurse or a doctor for some advice on what to do.

smiling76 · February 2011

SparkFish:
Unless you start having regular contractions, I wouldn't try to drive in this mess - your chances of getting in an accident are really high and it's not worth it. (I'm also in Chicago, and it's really a disaster out there!) Definitely call your OB, and if no one is available, call the labor and delivery department at your hospital and see if you can talk to a nurse or a doctor for some advice on what to do.

I know---it's horrible out there. Otherwise I'd just go to L&D to be checked---but there's no way. There are no cars out there--not even snow plows--it's weird. Heck, the 50 mph winds alone would knock me off the road LOL. I wouldn't say anything is regular---- and except for the pelvic pressure, no pain right now. DS is asleep now so I'm just going to relax and drink as much as I can--although I think the baby is on my bladder b/c I'm literally peeing every few minutes.

This so sucks!

lynn97 · February 2011

I'd definitely call your doc. If you are truly going into labor, you may need the meds to make it stop.

HappyKlamb10 · February 2011

I'm going to be honest. I think you're insane for posting this here. CALL SOMEONE. Your doctor's office, L&D, an ambulance...someone other than this group of ladies who can do nothing for you. If this is preterm labor this is way more serious than a Bump post.

Kitten80 · February 2011

I am in the blizzard too so I know why you aren't on the way to the hospital. Call your office NOW and find out what they say. If you are really in labor and need to go to the hospital they will probably have you call 911 - an ambulance may take awhile but will be the safest way to get there tonight.

Is your toddler in bed now? I hope rest and fluids will help...I am so sorry it is tonight of all nights. DS woke from nap burning up and I was freaking out with the same thought, "how do I get him to the hospital if I need to in this?". Luckily, after meds and fluids and bath his temp came down. I will hope you get as lucky!

lemen99 · February 2011

Call your doctor. We're in the storm too. See what they say.

My baby was born at 26 weeks. Don't chance a premature birth.

lemen99 · February 2011

p.s. I was taken to the hospital at 24 weeks via ambulance. If this is an emergency (again, call someone who can tell you what to do), there are options.

mrsmonak · February 2011

Hope everything is ok! Definitely not fun to have to drive in a blizzard in labor! As others have said, I would call a doctor to explain what's going on and get his/her advice. Also, it might be a good idea if you haven't already to start charting when the contractions happen. Good luck!

chloephoebecali · February 2011

My SIL (who is on bed rest for weeks now) was having contractions - some affecting her cervix, some not so much. She was having serious gas problems and it seemed to not help the situation (and she thinks caused some of it). I know gas won't put you in labor, but our ob recommended that she lay on her right side to help some of it pass, and it seemed to help with some of her contrax. I am not sure why they would be related, but she's been doing okay since she's been able to manage a little better. I know left side is good for blood flow, but apparently right is good for gassiness.

schmoodle · February 2011

HappyKlamb10:
I'm going to be honest. I think you're insane for posting this here. CALL SOMEONE. Your doctor's office, L&D, an ambulance...someone other than this group of ladies who can do nothing for you. If this is preterm labor this is way more serious than a Bump post.

Ditto this. Your nonchalance frightens ME. I went into preterm labor and delivered my babies at 23 weeks. I had NO idea I was in labor until I got to the hospital and they told me I was 100% effaced and had no cervix left. I just thought I was having some cramping (and bleeding, but didn't equate the bleeding with labor, thought there was something going on but labor never occurred to me). There wasn't pain until I was in SERIOUS labor (like, contractions 2 - 3 minutes apart). And pressure can also be a sign. Please call your doctor's office immediately. If you are in labor you should get to a hospital ASAP, I know the roads are bad but as pps said an ambulance can come get you if necessary.

lemen99 · February 2011

schmoodle:
HappyKlamb10:
I'm going to be honest. I think you're insane for posting this here. CALL SOMEONE. Your doctor's office, L&D, an ambulance...someone other than this group of ladies who can do nothing for you. If this is preterm labor this is way more serious than a Bump post.
Ditto this. Your nonchalance frightens ME. I went into preterm labor and delivered my babies at 23 weeks. I had NO idea I was in labor until I got to the hospital and they told me I was 100% effaced and had no cervix left. I just thought I was having some cramping (and bleeding, but didn't equate the bleeding with labor, thought there was something going on but labor never occurred to me). There wasn't pain until I was in SERIOUS labor (like, contractions 2 - 3 minutes apart). And pressure can also be a sign. Please call your doctor's office immediately. If you are in labor you should get to a hospital ASAP, I know the roads are bad but as pps said an ambulance can come get you if necessary.

no pain here either when I was admitted.

I'm sorry HappyKlamb.

lilmommalcw · February 2011

I'm sending my t&p your way! Keep us updated.

"Settle down in there LO, IT'S NOT TIME YET"!

casirdms · February 2011

HappyKlamb10:
I'm going to be honest. I think you're insane for posting this here. CALL SOMEONE. Your doctor's office, L&D, an ambulance...someone other than this group of ladies who can do nothing for you. If this is preterm labor this is way more serious than a Bump post.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking this. Seriously ...

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