Would you call the doc?

Stephaniegiboney · September 2014

I also posted this on the 3rd Tri board because I really can't decide what to do....
So long story short I am currently 32 weeks pregnant(FTM) and at 30 weeks I was experiencing some crampy contractions (only at night and for a couple of weeks before I finally mentioned it to my OB), went to L&D the night it was particularly bad, and found out I was 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced. I was given the fetal fibronectin test, which was positive, received steroid shots to aid in lung maturity, and placed on 5 days of bed rest. After the 5 days I was rechecked by my OB and there was no change. I was allowed to return to work.

Everything has been back to normal. I've had braxton hicks but no cramping or anything until Friday night. The last two nights I have woken up due to low menstrual-like cramps and lower back cramps. I am a little concerned as this is what landed me in L&D before, but also unsure if I should call the on-call doctor unless it progresses to something more. I don't want to look like I'm over reacting!

Would you call or go to L&D and get checked anyway? Or wait to see if the contractions/cramping progress in some way?

Jan1214 · September 2014

I think if you are worried, you should call. It doesn't matter if you "look" like you are overreacting. If you go to L&D and it's nothing, that's good news!

sweetbabyrahe · September 2014

I would chug some water and lay down to see if it calms down, if it doesn't, I'd call

MrsG1019 · September 2014

I would call & let a professional determine if you need to go in. Based on your history I wouldn't take any chances of possibly going into full blown labor at 32 weeks if there's perhaps something that doctors could do now to help stop the contractions you're having -- from what you described.

Bandia12 · September 2014

I agree...if you are concerned you should call. Don't leave anything up to chance, it's always best to be safe. It is their job to make sure you are ok, no matter what. You will not look like you're overreacting.

minibean16 · September 2014

I agree that I'd be on the phone right away. If there's even a part of you that thinks something could be progressing, it's better to check it out, and get the professional opinion.

ccam · September 2014

Based on your history, I'd call. They might just tell you to wait but I'd want to speak to the Dr.

schrijiver · September 2014

It's best to follow your instincts. With what has happened before with you, I would call. It's better to be safe than sorry, let them decide what's best for you. There are numbers for after hours and the weekends for reasons like this. I've learned recently to not let things go to far if you truly feel like something is wrong or off. Trust your gut and call. If it's nothing to worry about great! If not, you can go from there.

carcrashheart · September 2014

Given your situation: definitely call.

ssstephanie214 · September 2014

When you're on the fence just call !

Stephaniegiboney · September 2014

Thanks y'all. I just had an on call doctor make me feel pretty dumb the last time. So I get apprehensive when it's not my doctor on call.

sweetbabyrahe · September 2014

Keep us posted @Stephaniegiboney‌ . I always worry especially with our similar problems

Stephaniegiboney · September 2014

I am getting ready to call. Trying to decide if I wait until the office opens at 9. I keep putting it off, I know it's dumb I just don't want to be written off by someone who doesn't know my full situation. I am cramping again and potentially leaking fluid? as I woke up a couple of hours ago with wet pants and a wet spot on the bed (sorry if TMI)...

Stephaniegiboney · September 2014

Thank you for checking on me

Stephaniegiboney · September 2014

I called the on call and luckily my doctor called back. He said to head to L&D. I hope it's nothing this time.

mockingjay1 · September 2014

@Stephaniegiboney - Thinking of you! Hope you get some answers and that everything is going ok.

silverwings72 · September 2014

Big hugs! Please keep us posted >:D<

Sarahbeth612 · September 2014

Glad you are going; FX everything is ok! Hugs

Dimples0101 · September 2014

I'm glad you decided to call. The thing with waiting until the office opens (at least with my OB) is that you leave a message for the nurse or doctor to call you back and it could be a couple of hours before you get a response. Definitely better to call the on-call doctor.

Thinking of you! FX everything is okay!

Bandia12 · September 2014

I'm so glad that you decided to call and that you're going in to get checked out! I truly hope it's nothing, and that you are not leaking fluid.

Please keep us posted @Stephaniegiboney !!

wildflower75 · September 2014

Thoughts and prayers that everything is ok!

MrsG1019 · September 2014

So glad to hear you're going in -- fingers crossed it's nothing! Keep us posted!

hjenni · September 2014

Glad you're going in! Lots of T&Ps headed your way. Keep us posted! >:D<

Stephaniegiboney · September 2014

Well the good news is I'm already back home. They said my cervix is "paper thin" at 90%, but still only at 1 cm. that's about it. So more "monitor your symptoms". Feels like a lot of wait and see. I am gonna give myself the rest of the day off work though!

sweetbabyrahe · September 2014

Glad to hear you are back home. Hopefully that cervix continues to hold!

wildflower75 · September 2014

Glad to hear you're home!
Make sure and take it easy from here on out!!

Stephaniegiboney · September 2014

I can't win! The cramps are back with a vengeance.

sweetbabyrahe · September 2014

No! Back to L&d?

Stephaniegiboney · September 2014

I am considering but maybe will wait it out a bit. This is a bit more intense than before and they are usually only at night. I will keep you all posted.

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