How can you tell when it's more than normal twin aches?

rqb25 · May 2014

Almost 32 weeks and having an awful day! Everything hurts and I'm getting random shooting pains . I had a brutal week at work and I think I overdid it. Part of me wants to call the doctor because I know how quickly things can change but they don't feel like contractions. So sore from these babies its hard to tell if it's something other than carrying multiples!!

MrsP419 · May 2014

I totally empathize! The rule of thumb is when in doubt, call. My OB told me that if a twin mama does not end up in L&D for some false alarms a couple times, she is doing something wrong ;-). I went in to get monitored once after I overdid it, and did not regret it at all. It is good to know what is "normal pain" vs. "not normal."

ceechie · May 2014

Shooting pains doesn't sound right. Id give a call. And go lay down with a giant bottle of water. But I thinking if you're intuition is saying this feels more than the normal uncomfortable stuff, then get monitored.

hayleydeee · May 2014

Shooting pains could just be round ligament pain. BH can usually calm down if you drink water and lay down for a little while. But when in doubt, call!

I've gone into labor 3 times, and each time it felt like period cramps at first.

ceechie · May 2014

hayleydeee said:
Shooting pains could just be round ligament pain. BH can usually calm down if you drink water and lay down for a little while. But when in doubt, call!
I've gone into labor 3 times, and each time it felt like period cramps at first.

Didn't think about round ligament pain... That hurts!

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