im exhausted!!

kansasmomma

Im only 35wks 2days, I have had contractions for 4 days now. They are progressively getting worse but im not dialated as of yesterday. Im not able to sleep, or find a comfortable position to sit, stand or lay. Any suggestions on what I should do. Fyi im high risk and very blessed I made it this far in my pregnancy!

Viviya

I would time them and see how they're spacing out. And I would definitely call the doctor at least to let them know.

kansasmomma

@viviya I have been to l&d and saw my dr. He said they aren't going to do anything till im dialated, or my water breaks. I started timing the im having stomach/uterus contractions every 10-15 min and mid-low back contractions every 10 min. I haven't lost my mucus plug or have any bleeding

Viviya

Hmm...okay. I would focus on timing them, maybe drowning yourself with several glasses of water, and maybe take some Tylenol? I know I didn't catch losing my mucus plug or any bleeding with my first, so I wouldn't necessarily use those to gauge how serious the situation is. Just take it easy Mama and keep your eyes peeled! %%-

kansasmomma

@viviya thank u very much for ur advice!! This is my first so I have no idea what im supposed to do, feel or look for. Google has tons of info but its all over the place!

Viviya

@kansasmomma No problem! I know I've gone through a lot of false alarms myself with the two I already have and it can be so frustrating to be sent back home, especially when you swear something's going on. I was sent home when I was in early labor as well, so that's why I suggested keeping an eye on the timing. But still make sure to drink lots of water and lay down or sit back and relax as much as you can.

kansasmomma

@viviya yea its really frustrating to be sent home. Thank u for ur help!! Im drinking tons of water! I go pee every 30 min! Lol

Viviya

@kansasmomma Oh yay! LoL I've been like that lately myself - been very good about drinking water. I'm cheating a little though and having a Pepsi Throwback. :O

kansasmomma

@viviya I am craving a mt dew, so I might sneak in half a glass and just double my water!! I was craving pepsi but it gave me killer heart burn! I would love one but it almost killed me! Im to the point where I might as well sleep on the toilet I go pee so much!

mom60511

I was like that with my first pregnancy. A bath was the only thing that helped. I finally had a fit and made the doctor break my water.

kansasmomma

@mom60511 how far along where u when ur dr broke ur water!?! Im gonna beg next apt!

mom60511

I had her 15 days before my due date.

kansasmomma

@mom60511 Oh nice!! I still have 33 days left so I probably shouldn't beg yet!

mom60511

Well they could give You sleeping pills.

kansasmomma

@mom60511 like bynadril or something different?

mom60511

I'm not sure. I had my daughter 15 years ago so I'm not sure what's safe for ob now.

kansasmomma

@mom60511 oh ok!! I'll ask then!! Thank u for ur help!

mom60511

Good luck I still remember what its like to get no sleep and be in pain. Have you tried taking a bath?

kansasmomma

@mom60511yea its no fun!! I have been wanting to try one but im nervous to take one because im so sensitive to warmth due to my lupus. Im scared to cause a flare up. I tried a warm shower and it helped but I got really dizzy. And other ideas!!

kansasmomma

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