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Leeners
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Uh, Help Please!! Contractions... UPDATED
Ok... So, for a few days I've been feeling what I thought was the baby stretching to its fullest. Last night in the middle of a movie, I had the most intense one yet (took my breath away) and it suddenly hit me that I'm a moron, that's not the baby stretching, it's more likely a contraction.
Well, they haven't been with any regularity per se but they have been more frequent this morning and def intense compared the the previous few days (with the exception of last night's whammy). I know the rule of thumb is 6/hour before you call the doctor BUT is that when you're 35w or when you're term?
Also, if anyone has any experience with contractions and wishes to share, taht would be fantastic.
(This on top of my first roid that is the size of a large grape, which has me in tears from the pain and kept me up all night)
UPDATE: I left work early to come home and rest yesterday. I have had a few more here and there but nothing with any regularity and therefore nonproductive. My body does seem to be cleaning itself out though so I'm working from home today and plan on watching them. Thank you all for your concern - I'll keep you updated should anything more fruitful come of them!
Message edited 1/15/2008 8:35:21 AM.
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CookiePuss
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
It's very possible what you are feeling is Braxton Hicks which are contractions, just not regular and will not bring on labor. Also, if you can talk through them, they usually aren't a full blown contraction. I would call the OB.
Contractions feel like your whole inside is in a vice and you are being squeezed all around. They start small and build up to a peak and drop back down. It is the most painful muscle cramp you have ever experienced.
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Leeners
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
Posted by shamrock124
It's very possible what you are feeling is Braxton Hicks which are contractions, just not regular and will not bring on labor. Also, if you can talk through them, they usually aren't a full blown contraction. I would call the OB.
Contractions feel like your whole inside is in a vice and you are being squeezed all around. They start small and build up to a peak and drop back down. It is the most painful muscle cramp you have ever experienced.
I'm not  I literally had to stop what I was doing and just breath. What you've described in the 2nd paragraph is how they've been feeling. I think I'll count for the hour from the most recent and then give a call so they have the most info. I don't think the baby's popping out in the next few min so i have some time if they are for real.
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LovingLife
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
no advice....but
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vegalady
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
sounds to me like BH contractions. Start doing those squats.
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Elbee
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
omg omg omg .... OMG!!!! OK, now that I got that out, call your doctor and go on a fetal monitor .. they will be able to check to see if you are in labor .... AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW .... I better be on a call/email list! 
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| Posted 1/14/08 12:58 PM |
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LisaI
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
I would call, get in to get monitored. Doesn't hurt. I went early with my daughter so....
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
Call your doctor! It cant hurt, I would let him/her tell you what is going on.
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Chica
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
OMG!!!! I have no clue what contractions feel like, but those sound pretty strong. Call the dr.!
Looks like I may not see you at the Infant CPR class!
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CookiePuss
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
Posted by Leeners
Posted by shamrock124
It's very possible what you are feeling is Braxton Hicks which are contractions, just not regular and will not bring on labor. Also, if you can talk through them, they usually aren't a full blown contraction. I would call the OB.
Contractions feel like your whole inside is in a vice and you are being squeezed all around. They start small and build up to a peak and drop back down. It is the most painful muscle cramp you have ever experienced.
I'm not I literally had to stop what I was doing and just breath. What you've described in the 2nd paragraph is how they've been feeling. I think I'll count for the hour from the most recent and then give a call so they have the most info. I don't think the baby's popping out in the next few min so i have some time if they are for real.
Braxton Hicks do feel like what labor contractions will feel like so don't let that be the judge. Call your doctor and do what they say. Like a pp said, you can go on a fetal monitor and they can tell if you are having contractions.
It's so hard to describe labor contractions because they are like something you never felt before and different for everyone.
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pugmama
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
did you call your doctor?????????
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| Posted 1/14/08 3:19 PM |
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
How are you feeling?
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| Posted 1/15/08 6:34 AM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
Posted by SeptemberBride03
How are you feeling?
Ditto...I've been thinking about you.
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| Posted 1/15/08 7:49 AM |
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ckdk
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions...
Eileen, did you call the doctor??? I would, I'm sure they will want to do a NST, keep us posted!!
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Chica
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Re: Uh, Help Please!! Contractions... UPDATED
Well, take it easy today and drink lots of water. That should help. Keep us posted!
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