Contractions so much worse at night?

SuzJune04 · November 2011

I've had many nights this week where I'm having 5-6 contractions an hour and I start to think "this is the night". Then in the morning, things have completely slowed down. Last night was particularly intense and I kept waking up. Does this happen to anyone else?

Vieve831 · November 2011

I have noticed this! The past two nights have been really bad and when I wake up in the morning I think "it has to be today" - but then the contractions are more mild and less frequent (still there though). I have no idea why they are worse at night but it really makes sleeping difficult. It also causes anxiety because I'm wondering if I should call my Dr, but then I don't want to make a middle of the night call unless its the real deal.

Although I don't wish it upon anyone I'm glad to hear someone else is going through it - makes it feel more "normal"

ETA: Just noticed our due dates are very close

Chrissy626 · November 2011

I have this as well. I always start to panic, because for me its still too early for her to come.

Last night was the worse.

myantonia · November 2011

Mine always happen in the evenings.... and then go away before I go to bed. I swear if I ever feel anything while I'm sleeping I'm going to be convinced it's the real thing, since I've never once had a contraction in bed.

jnh16 · November 2011

Yes here too, its been so bad I was nearly not getting any sleep. My midwife said to take benedryl so help sleep through the less painful ones. it certainly is helping but I'm still up multiple times at night.

Rosebud2587 · November 2011

I get mine the worst at night, starting around 7. By the time I go to bed they're right around 5 min apart and I start to feel like this is it, but when I wake up in the morning they are gone and then I feel like I could easily be pregnant for another 2 weeks. I almost dread going to bed because I know that the contractions will stop and I'll wake up still pregnant. I just want it to be real...

gajumper · November 2011

Add me to the list...mine are worse at night and then taper off at some point. I have a few during the day, but nothing like in the evenings and once I go to bed.

Tuesday night I thought for sure something was happening. Of course, Thursday at my Dr appt I was still not dialated or effaced at all...and today, on my due date, I am STILL waiting!!!!

jenb_99 · November 2011

Mine are stronger during the day but more painful at night. I think I'm having two different types of contractions. I have a lot more pressure during the day, like huge BH contrax, but at night I get the contrax that are more like intensely painful menstrual cramps that wrap around to my back and radiate down my legs. Owwww.

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