Starting to worry

buckeyebride22 · December 2011

I've been having contractions for a little over 24 hours straight. They will get regular and stronger then I take my medication and they spread out. They haven't gone away though. I'm starting to worry and don't want to call because I'm already "that" pregnant woman. What do you think?

DavezWife · December 2011

It's YOUR JOB to be "that" pregnant woman.

It's THEIR JOB to check out any concerns, and either address them or dismiss them with a valid reason why.

Go. You won't be the 1st nor last to worry about their baby ;-)

Now GO! lol.

tonynamy · December 2011

I delivered my stillborn son at 20 weeks this past Oct (due to a placenta problem). Please, for every pregnant woman, with any concern big or small, don't feel bad about calling the doctor or going in for a check. They should understand b/c that is their job and it never ever hurts to be safe. If they give you a hard time, find a new doctor. Good luck to you!

buckeyebride22 · December 2011

I called labor and delivery and they said as long at they're not painful its okay that I will get used to it. Its almost been a month and I'm not used to it. If they get any stronger I'll just go in. Maybe peace of mind will knock them out.

UsafWifey09 · December 2011

I wouldn't give a damn what they thought about me, I would go in. Thats what they are paid for.

snoangel79 · December 2011

UsafWifey09:
I wouldn't give a damn what they thought about me, I would go in. Thats what they are paid for.

This! I'm a worrywart by nature but in my opinion better safe than sorry.

johnnys june · December 2011

buckeyebride22:
I called labor and delivery and they said as long at they're not painful its okay that I will get used to it. Its almost been a month and I'm not used to it. If they get any stronger I'll just go in. Maybe peace of mind will knock them out.

Are you timing them? I wouldn't be concerned with pain level. I don't mean to scare you by any means, but I went to into preterm labor at 24 weeks....I felt slightly crampy -- but no real contractions. In fact, I thought I was dehydrated. I waited 3 days to actually visit L & D and when I did, I was dilated 1-2 centimeters and having silent contractions 5 - 6 minutes apart. I had no clue. My cervix had also shortened to .7...the only way this could have happened is if I had been in labor for over a week. Please, if you don't feel comfortable or are worried in anyways, just truck your butt down there. You can NEVER be too careful. Good luck!

lisac1017 · December 2011

First, I'm glad you called the dr!

Second, don't ever feel bad about just going to L&D - 3 of the 4 times I was sent there, I was sent by my OB who was being "safe rather than sorry." Trust me, they'd rather you get checked out and sent home, than not go in when you should.

What was the threshold they gave you for contrax per hr that you can have before you have to call? When I was at 25w to 34w I was only allowed to have 4 contrax per hour for two consecutive hrs (which I why I ended up in L&D so much) and then I had to put a call into the OB. I didn't feel my contrax at all at first, but they do get stronger and last longer as each week goes by. So it isn't a matter of pain, as PP said, but more the rhythm of them. If they are getting closer together for a period of time without spreading back out then you've got cause for alarm.

Those of us with PTL have contrax every day - I've had 20+ per day for over 12 weeks. It stinks. But you'll learn what to be alarmed about and what you just need to (unfortunately) deal with.

Hang in there - keep us posted and I hope all continues to be ok.

easjer05 · December 2011

I know how it feels to be 'that' woman - but I will forever regret not being that woman and not listening to my gut instinct telling me I should get second opinions, that the doctor was blowing me off and thought I was making things a bigger deal than they were. I instinctively knew that what was happening was not normal, despite what he said, and instead of seeking alternative opinions, I decided not to be 'that' pregnant woman and to just try to relax. Now, knowing what I do know, it's possible they couldn't have found anything while I was pregnant, and it's possible that it all would have happened the same way.

But at least then I wouldn't have the same regrets I do surrounding my choices during my pregnancy with Gabe.

So, be that woman. Eff them if they judge it (they probably won't though - you won't be the first worried pregnant woman they see, nor the last). Do what you need to do to have peace of mind.

buckeyebride22 · December 2011

Im already on bedrest. I dont really have a number of contraction rule because I contract all the time. One doctor said if I get three in a row I can't indent my belly with my finger go in. My ob just kind of blows me off because my cervix hasn't changed barely at all.

OfficiallyHollyC · December 2011

I had contractions all the time on Procardia. It was uncomfortable and worrisome but the more you worry the worse they get. Its true. Its best to lay down with a big glass of water and relax. If you have to many in a row, to strong or they occur like your OB has stated then go in. They would rather you come in for a check then for a serious problem. Good Luck.

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