Itchy, itchy, itchy--it started all of a sudden; I am 36+2 right now. Reading stories about cholestasis on Google has me terrified. My next appt. is Monday; I'm wondering if I should call my doctor now to see if I can get in earlier or just wait until Monday (I'll be 37 weeks, which is when I've read most women who did have cholestasis were induced.) Anyone have experience with this? Anyone want to reassure me that I'm just being paranoid?
@emma+karen : is it itchy hands and feet? Or elsewhere? My sister had it when she had her daughter in August. She was going to be induced a little past 37 weeks, and ended up in spontaenous labour at exactly 37 weeks. All turned out fine (baby was just a little jaundiced and had to stay longer in the hospital).
@emma+karen there have been a few conversations about it on the board, but I don't think a thread was started? I was tested earlier in 3 tri, came back with just slightly elevated levels, so I am in the clear. There was a mom who has it though. I would call today and see if you can get the blood draw asap for it, it took a week for the results to come back and most docs like the baby to be born sometime in the 37/38 week range, so you would be pushing that if you wait any longer.
Can we talk bodily functions? I could pee literally (and yes, I've seen the literally vs figuratively posts every 5 minutes. Poo is a whole other story...(tmi warning) couldn't go for over 24 hrs and was having contractions, and every attempt feels like I'm getting ready to give birth. Still having a number of painful contractions every day, but not increasing in frequency. Not sure if these unusual bathroom habits are related to baby just hanging out real low, contractions, or just my body being annoying (or a combination of all). Anyone else in the same boat?
@KidShrink It's actually not hands and feet, more my upper arms and legs, which makes me think it could be something else (I hope). I was diagnosed with mild anemia back at 29 weeks, and read that can cause itching too. So maybe?
I called and am going in this afternoon to get checked. It's weird because everything has looked great all along (including 3 days ago at my last appointment!) and this came on super suddenly last night. Hoping it's nothing, but better safe than sorry, for sure!
I woke up at about 3:30 this morning with some strong, painful 10-20 second contractions about 10-15 minutes apart. It lasted for about an hour and then stopped. Since I woke up, I have had some sporadic contractions, but not even every hour. I have, however, had constant period-like cramps (not really painful, just uncomfortable). When I went for my weekly appt. on Tuesday, my doctor did a cervical check and said I had no dilation but it seemed to be softening. I'm still about 3.5 weeks from my DD, so as ready as I am to be done with this, I'm really hoping LO doesn't come for a little while longer. I almost didn't come into the office today, but I had an important meeting this morning and I forgot my laptop last night. I'm debating whether to just go home and/or call my doctor. If the cramps don't stop soon, I will probably do both. Like some PPs have said, people always say, "You will just know," when you go into labor, but I have an unusually high pain tolerance, so I'm afraid I won't know for sure. I'm just hoping that when it does happen I'm able to figure out what's going on before I progress too far.
I woke up at about 3:30 this morning with some strong, painful 10-20 second contractions about 10-15 minutes apart. It lasted for about an hour and then stopped. Since I woke up, I have had some sporadic contractions, but not even every hour. I have, however, had constant period-like cramps (not really painful, just uncomfortable). When I went for my weekly appt. on Tuesday, my doctor did a cervical check and said I had no dilation but it seemed to be softening. I'm still about 3.5 weeks from my DD, so as ready as I am to be done with this, I'm really hoping LO doesn't come for a little while longer. I almost didn't come into the office today, but I had an important meeting this morning and I forgot my laptop last night. I'm debating whether to just go home and/or call my doctor. If the cramps don't stop soon, I will probably do both. Like some PPs have said, people always say, "You will just know," when you go into labor, but I have an unusually high pain tolerance, so I'm afraid I won't know for sure. I'm just hoping that when it does happen I'm able to figure out what's going on before I progress too far.
Oh man, I could have written this post almost word for word, except change 3:30 am to 4:30 am and move the due date up a week or so.
But yeah, totally in the same boat. Also last night I could feel the sprocket's head butting up against my perineum and then my cervix, and I could feel it exerting pressure on the opening (not actually coming through, I don't think, but definitely pushing up against it) and spent a minute or so wondering if I should get a towel in case my water was about to break.
Then it all went away and nothing more happened. I've had sporadic period-like cramps all morning, but nothing that intense, and so I'm sitting here wondering whether that means something is happening or nothing is happening or maybe something is happening but kind of not really for another 12 hours.
It's driving me crazy because I really really need to go into the office to edit and file a Very Important Brief today, but I can't decide whether I want to go in late so nobody will be around to see in case my water breaks, or I should go in now in case I have questions or want a second opinion about any of my brief edits.
I woke up at about 3:30 this morning with some strong, painful 10-20 second contractions about 10-15 minutes apart. It lasted for about an hour and then stopped. Since I woke up, I have had some sporadic contractions, but not even every hour. I have, however, had constant period-like cramps (not really painful, just uncomfortable). When I went for my weekly appt. on Tuesday, my doctor did a cervical check and said I had no dilation but it seemed to be softening. I'm still about 3.5 weeks from my DD, so as ready as I am to be done with this, I'm really hoping LO doesn't come for a little while longer. I almost didn't come into the office today, but I had an important meeting this morning and I forgot my laptop last night. I'm debating whether to just go home and/or call my doctor. If the cramps don't stop soon, I will probably do both. Like some PPs have said, people always say, "You will just know," when you go into labor, but I have an unusually high pain tolerance, so I'm afraid I won't know for sure. I'm just hoping that when it does happen I'm able to figure out what's going on before I progress too far.
Oh man, I could have written this post almost word for word, except change 3:30 am to 4:30 am and move the due date up a week or so.
But yeah, totally in the same boat. Also last night I could feel the sprocket's head butting up against my perineum and then my cervix, and I could feel it exerting pressure on the opening (not actually coming through, I don't think, but definitely pushing up against it) and spent a minute or so wondering if I should get a towel in case my water was about to break.
Then it all went away and nothing more happened. I've had sporadic period-like cramps all morning, but nothing that intense, and so I'm sitting here wondering whether that means something is happening or nothing is happening or maybe something is happening but kind of not really for another 12 hours.
It's driving me crazy because I really really need to go into the office to edit and file a Very Important Brief today, but I can't decide whether I want to go in late so nobody will be around to see in case my water breaks, or I should go in now in case I have questions or want a second opinion about any of my brief edits.
aarggh
And above all I just hate not knowing.
This, so much. It feels like such a mind game! My due date is tomorrow and all the false labor is driving me crazy. I did finally lose my mucus plug today so hoping it means the end is near, but who knows! I have never been good with patience or surprises and this feels like the biggest test of my life.
Today on is it a contraction or do I need to poop...
honestly I wouldn't mind either right now.
This is how I've been feeling. can contractions just be the same as "need to go make a BM" feeling? Because that's literally all I feel or lighting crotch. I wish I had a BH contraction since it's 39 weeks and I need a sign I won't be pregnant forever.
@swflJD & @Merciel I'm with you guys today. EDD is 11 days away so if this is it, I'm okay with that. In addition to the strong period cramps since last night (off and on though), my stomach has periodically been hardening and now I have fairly bad back pain mainly on the left side. My boss just sent me home from work after watching me grimace and fight to get words out during the worst of it at a meeting. Nothing is so painful or patterned that I think I should be heading to hospital so I'm not that optimistic.
@LadySamLady I hope this is it for you! Good luck!
I need to stop reading this thread!! The crazy about all the uncertainty with contractions and pressure (that continue to lead to nothing on my end) is starting to rub off on me.
So I have tried to search for this.. So if there is a discussion of some sort I apologize... I have been having sweet smelling discharge the last couple of days.. Is this amniotic fluid?? If so, it is just enough to keep my underwear moist all day so it isn't a huge amount. I have a doctor's appointment on Monday, do you think I am ok to wait to ask them about it Monday? I feel like if it is fluid, it is a tiny amount... Reading this back to myself, yes I am "that person" haha!
Outside of the occasional period cramp, I feel like Fort Knox. Not that I'm wishing for labor cramps with 2 weeks and 4 days to go. Nothing like renovating two bathrooms to make you want to go as far as your due date will take you.
@doozer1345 I gave in and called. She said I should be ok to wait until Monday. Still feel a little uneasy about it
Listen to your gut. Are you able to easily go into your L&D?? If you feel uncomfortable I'd go. It can't hurt to find out for sure and that's why they're there. If anything they can give you a peace of mind which is worth whatever it may cost to go.
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Okay this is a gross nasty ass question but...does your mucus plug have to be blood tinged? I had a medium (nickel size) amount of pure white discharge yesterday. I'm 38+4, and I know that the mucus plug doesn't mean a lot since it can regrow. I'm just wondering if that was my plug or if it was just regular discharge.
Can we talk bodily functions? I could pee literally (and yes, I've seen the literally vs figuratively posts every 5 minutes. Poo is a whole other story...(tmi warning) couldn't go for over 24 hrs and was having contractions, and every attempt feels like I'm getting ready to give birth. Still having a number of painful contractions every day, but not increasing in frequency. Not sure if these unusual bathroom habits are related to baby just hanging out real low, contractions, or just my body being annoying (or a combination of all). Anyone else in the same boat?
I have literally...yes, literally ...brought my laptop to the bathroom and worked while sitting on the toilet two times now because I could not stop peeing long enough to warrant sitting anywhere else. (I work from home.)
The only way I can #2 is with daily colace and, occasionally, when it gets really bad, I have to add a dose of miralax as well. I've now started eating dried fruit as snacks to help.
Thank you! I know we're not big fans of the "is this X" questions here, but when I googled mucus plus they all looked different and I couldn't look at them for too long without thinking "why?! Ahh!"
@saladflambe : I'm now at the point where every trip to the bathroom comes with a contraction. And I've managed two #2s. Fun! Since this morning, I've also officially lost whatever was left of my MP today. @JoMunson: no blood tinge here. Snotty-ish is really the best way to describe it. Like EWCM, but not quite as clear in color.
I've been having contractions lasting anywhere from 40-75 seconds or so since lunch time...however, I've had intervals of 7 minutes (around 6pm), and more recently almost 20...so I'm afraid this is going to end up nowhere again. I called L&D since this has been on and off since Tuesday, and she asked when my next OB appointment was. When I told her Monday, she said that she didn't think I'd make it there. Please have your fingers crossed for me...this false labour business is getting really old! I'm 39+2 today...come on baby, you're all baked!
Uh, I know this probably won't work for everyone, and it's not the healthiest suggestion I could be making...but I recently accidentally discovered that when I drink at least half a can's worth of Dr Pepper (Pepsi/Sprite/7Up don't work), I'll find myself having a successful bathroom trip about half an hour or so later. It's probably all the caffeine in it or something.
The only problem for me is that I don't even like Dr Pepper that much right now, hence the "accidental" discovery (stole one from my husband on the way home from the baby shower because I was feeling terrible and I just wanted something that wasn't freaking water or juice anymore).
I'm normally the most constipated person ever .. however I find my body clearing itself out about every 2 days lately ! I started having contractions last Friday night , then Sunday night again and then last night again but they seem to not last any longer than 2-3 hours .. I have a massage on Saturday so I'm looking forward to that ! My mom swears that's what kick started my labor last time. However, I felt super crampy and nauseous today but I have a feeling it's due to being exhausted from working and not being able to sleep at night anymore
Uh, I know this probably won't work for everyone, and it's not the healthiest suggestion I could be making...but I recently accidentally discovered that when I drink at least half a can's worth of Dr Pepper (Pepsi/Sprite/7Up don't work), I'll find myself having a successful bathroom trip about half an hour or so later. It's probably all the caffeine in it or something.
The only problem for me is that I don't even like Dr Pepper that much right now, hence the "accidental" discovery (stole one from my husband on the way home from the baby shower because I was feeling terrible and I just wanted something that wasn't freaking water or juice anymore).
I get the same effect from drinking espresso beverages. Typically I allow myself 1-2 small ones per week.
Uh, I know this probably won't work for everyone, and it's not the healthiest suggestion I could be making...but I recently accidentally discovered that when I drink at least half a can's worth of Dr Pepper (Pepsi/Sprite/7Up don't work), I'll find myself having a successful bathroom trip about half an hour or so later. It's probably all the caffeine in it or something.
The only problem for me is that I don't even like Dr Pepper that much right now, hence the "accidental" discovery (stole one from my husband on the way home from the baby shower because I was feeling terrible and I just wanted something that wasn't freaking water or juice anymore).
I get the same effect from drinking espresso beverages. Typically I allow myself 1-2 small ones per week.
Gahhh I miss coffee!! It's one of the few first tri aversions that have stuck through. Makes me hella vomitrocious. Forget about looking forward to that first glass of wine/beer/whatever after the baby is born...I want a frickin' latte as soon as I know it won't make me sick anymore.
@amberraysofdawn I'm with you. My aversion to the smell has gone away so I crave it, but I've tried coffee twice in the third trimester and both times it made me so sick.
Oh man, do NOT be jealous of not having contractions, that's like being jealous you don't have morning sickness.
I've had the easiest pregnancy in the world up until this point and then I got hit in the face with a freight truck full of false labor and sleepless nights and it suuuuuuucccckkksss.
This thread makes me jealous. I've had zero contractions. Absolutely nothing that makes it seem like she is coming anytime soon. Zip zero nada.
It might be possible that you're having them but are just not feeling them. At my OB appt last Friday, my OB said that I've had LOTS (not getting into the whole literal vs. figurative debate) but for whatever reason am not feeling them.
STMs/ST+Ms, anyone else finding that false labor contractions this time are rougher? Much less like forceful BH and very much like earlier labor contractions...just irregular or not progressing. ...mine are in my back again too as well as the front
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@KidShrink It's actually not hands and feet, more my upper arms and legs, which makes me think it could be something else (I hope). I was diagnosed with mild anemia back at 29 weeks, and read that can cause itching too. So maybe?
I called and am going in this afternoon to get checked. It's weird because everything has looked great all along (including 3 days ago at my last appointment!) and this came on super suddenly last night. Hoping it's nothing, but better safe than sorry, for sure!
But yeah, totally in the same boat. Also last night I could feel the sprocket's head butting up against my perineum and then my cervix, and I could feel it exerting pressure on the opening (not actually coming through, I don't think, but definitely pushing up against it) and spent a minute or so wondering if I should get a towel in case my water was about to break.
Then it all went away and nothing more happened. I've had sporadic period-like cramps all morning, but nothing that intense, and so I'm sitting here wondering whether that means something is happening or nothing is happening or maybe something is happening but kind of not really for another 12 hours.
It's driving me crazy because I really really need to go into the office to edit and file a Very Important Brief today, but I can't decide whether I want to go in late so nobody will be around to see in case my water breaks, or I should go in now in case I have questions or want a second opinion about any of my brief edits.
aarggh
And above all I just hate not knowing.
honestly I wouldn't mind either right now.
@LadySamLady I hope this is it for you! Good luck!
Reading this back to myself, yes I am "that person" haha!
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
The only way I can #2 is with daily colace and, occasionally, when it gets really bad, I have to add a dose of miralax as well. I've now started eating dried fruit as snacks to help.
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
I've been having contractions lasting anywhere from 40-75 seconds or so since lunch time...however, I've had intervals of 7 minutes (around 6pm), and more recently almost 20...so I'm afraid this is going to end up nowhere again. I called L&D since this has been on and off since Tuesday, and she asked when my next OB appointment was. When I told her Monday, she said that she didn't think I'd make it there. Please have your fingers crossed for me...this false labour business is getting really old! I'm 39+2 today...come on baby, you're all baked!
The only problem for me is that I don't even like Dr Pepper that much right now, hence the "accidental" discovery (stole one from my husband on the way home from the baby shower because I was feeling terrible and I just wanted something that wasn't freaking water or juice anymore).
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Gahhh I miss coffee!! It's one of the few first tri aversions that have stuck through. Makes me hella vomitrocious.
I've had the easiest pregnancy in the world up until this point and then I got hit in the face with a freight truck full of false labor and sleepless nights and it suuuuuuucccckkksss.
Edited because the end of my sentence cut off.
...mine are in my back again too as well as the front