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Early Labor

torilynn8torilynn8 member
in October 2014 Moms
This is my second child and I've been in true labor twice throughout this pregnancy. Once at 29 weeks, and again a few days ago at 35 weeks. Both times I was given a shot by the hospital to stop my contractions. I was on bedrest until today, I start back at work in a few hours and I'm so nervous that I'm going to be thrown back into labor again, considing I wasn't even doing much to cause me to go into labor a few days ago. And working on my feet as a waitress for 8 hours, I don't see how it wouldn't. Also if I do, they said they wouldn't be stopping the contractions. I don't know what to do! :(
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Re: Early Labor

  • caranicholecaranichole member
    FamousEa said:

    This may be a dumb question but is there anyway you can avoid work?

    Agreed. Did your Dr say only to be onto nearest till day? I went through this same thing before ptl at 30 weeks, then at 34...is was still on bed rest and just getting up to pee when my water broke and I went into labor with DD1. I don't mean that to scare you but I'm wondering why you aren't on rest longer?
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  • Justabean3Justabean3 member
    edited September 2014
    Were you progressing?

    Just because they stop labor doesn't mean it is true labor. It can stop or you can have irritability.

    I spent 8 hrs in l & D yesterday with contractions 5 mins apart. I finally was sent home which was fine by me. I never did progress but I was having true contractions. They only gave me pain meds to relax my uterus. At 29 weeks I was given terbutaline 3x to stop labor. They sometimes worry because contractions stress your body.
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  • MorganWPMorganWP member
    I would avoid work too but Im guessing they sent you home/didnt keep you on bedrest because you're almost 36 weeks.

    I went into labour at 33 weeks with my first, they stopped it and was put on bedrest until 36. My doctor doesnt stop labour after 36.

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  • Emerald27Emerald27 member
    I agree. Call your doctor - does he/she know what you do for a living? On your feet for 8 hours after PTL doesn't sound like the best idea ever.

    As a waitress, can you try to get someone to cover your shift? Take sick leave? I would try if you can to make an alternative arrangement and drink all the water you can while keeping your feet up. Good luck!
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