I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen? A week ago Sunday, I had contractions (more than BH) every 5 minutes for 4 hours. I was checked at my appointment on Tuesday and my cervix was 50% effaced, soft and "ripe". Then Wednesday, I had similar contractions every 5 minutes for 5-6 hours until they just stopped. At 8 pm last night I started having contractions again. They were 4-6 minutes apart and even stronger than the last 2 times this has happened. This time the contractions kept me up all night and lasted until 1 pm this afternoon (17 hours). They were very uncomfortable/painful and I was having to breathe through them. Now they are gone again. I am feeling very tired and frustrated now. I was just wanted to hear if anyone has had this happen and how things played out for you. Thanks!
Katherine
06-09-2008, 03:15 PM
It's been happening to me....seems every other day I have contractions for several hours at even intervals, but then they just go away. Guess it's just not time yet. Just remember - all these contractions are helping get your body ready for the main event, even if they are tiring and annoying. Heck, I'm staring a c/s in the face if mine don't turn into real labor by sunday.
mommymilk
06-09-2008, 03:27 PM
I am going through this right now...but mine never stop!
MomsHelpingMoms
06-09-2008, 03:54 PM
Sounds like your body just needs a little jump start. Have you been walking a lot? DTD? That could be all you need to get into the real thing.
Sabriel
06-09-2008, 04:13 PM
Sounds like your body just needs a little jump start. Have you been walking a lot? DTD? That could be all you need to get into the real thing.
We walked a lot last night and this morning, but I know we need to keep it up. It has been storming here though. We have not DTD in a couple of days. I think we'll try again tonight. Thanks!
I have started having a few more contractions in the last half hour. I'm also feeling really crampy and my lower back is aching. I hope we can get things moving!
inquisitive
06-11-2008, 09:59 AM
Having the same thing! Due June 21st with a boy.
I've been admitted to the hospital twice (one week apart for each admittance) with contractions (not BH) that they could see on the monitor which were 5 minutes apart and then progressed to 3 min apart ~ after HOURS and hours they simply stopped. I even waited 6 hours before going in the first time to make sure they weren't stopping....I'm not into drugs but I either want a little help keeping them going or want them to stop until its the real deal~ I can't face another hospital visit that I don't come home with the babe! I am feeling your discomfort and frustration! Lets hang in there! Keep us posted! HUGS
EmilyAnn86
06-11-2008, 11:08 AM
My EDD was June 9. I have not had any contractions yet. I am having a home birth so I have not had an internal exam. I might have to wait almost 2 more weeks to have my baby.
KristenDay
06-12-2008, 01:58 AM
Sounds like Braxton Hicks.
rachaelmomma
06-12-2008, 02:02 AM
I just did a birth that was like that not too long ago. The culprit was a malpositioned baby in her case. Labor would start and stop, until the baby got into a better position for birth. It could be just really strong BH too. Hang in there! You will be holding your little bean before you know it! :)
Sabriel
06-12-2008, 07:26 AM
Having the same thing! Due June 21st with a boy.
I've been admitted to the hospital twice (one week apart for each admittance) with contractions (not BH) that they could see on the monitor which were 5 minutes apart and then progressed to 3 min apart ~ after HOURS and hours they simply stopped. I even waited 6 hours before going in the first time to make sure they weren't stopping....I'm not into drugs but I either want a little help keeping them going or want them to stop until its the real deal~ I can't face another hospital visit that I don't come home with the babe! I am feeling your discomfort and frustration! Lets hang in there! Keep us posted! HUGS
Wow mama, it sounds like we are going through the same thing! It is definitely no fun. Hang in there! :hugs:
It guess it could be Braxton Hicks, I have them all of the time. Literally I have had BH all day/everyday since about 20 weeks. It was the same with my first pregnancy. They have never been this strong before, though.
I've not had anymore excitement since Monday. I have an appointment with my midwife today, so we'll see what she says. She doesn't usually check me, but I think I will ask her to again today to see if these contractions were doing anything.
The most frustrating part is that I had to call into work on Monday due the the contractions, and now my boss is not letting me work. I don't see any reason why I can't work. I only work 3 days a week anyway. I can't afford to stay at home without the baby here yet!
Thanks for all of your thoughts/ideas!
melissalots
06-12-2008, 07:29 AM
I did this with my DS. It seems like I would have contractions for days at a time, but none that ever stopped me from doing stuff. Just consistent contractions. I walked around 4.5 cm dilated for over a week, so I guess it was just my body getting ready. I asked my doctor how much they'd let me dilate before admitting me to the hospital and she said 6! Insanity!
