are ur contractions really far apart? cus if they are like random i guess theyre just braxton hicks but if they get back to back ur prob in labor.. im sure by 31 weeks it's normal to already have some braxtons cus ur body is just preparing.. im 35weeks and i havent had any yet.. hope ur not in labor though
My doctor also suggested drinking water like @garagebandfan said. She said dehydration can cause contraction as well but @bebita86 is right 4hrs is a long time. You should at least call your doctors emergency line. If they dont have one go to the hospital.
This just happened to me i called them and they had me come in i was dehydrated but everything was fine my bh were also really close together and had been happening 3-5 min apart for 3 hours and they continued till the next day just call ur doc the answering service should have the doctor on call call u back and they will let u know if u need to go in
So I called labor and delivery last night and the doc told me to drink a couple of glasses of water bc its probably dehydration and of it didn't stop to go in. I drank 3 glasses and fell asleep. I'm still having cramping but not contracting as much so I'm gonna continue to hydrate hopefully I'll be ok. Thanks for ur concern and advice ladies
If I were you, I'd call your ob doctor, especially if you're cramping. With my first, I had very strong braxton hicks contractions. One day, it turned into more of a cramp, like period pains. The first day they were 5 min apart, but the second day they were very sporadic so I didn't worry about them. I was 31 1/2 weeks, so I thought I was overreacting. On Monday I went to my doctor and I had dialated 3 cm and thinned 80%. The next day I was put in the hospital until she was born. She was 6 weeks early but completely healthy. Don't put it off. If I had, it could have been a very dangerous situation for my baby.
@ivie oh wow that's scary. I have a appointment tomorrow and I've been sleeping most of today trying not to do anything strenuous. Maybe I should go in tonight just to be on the safe side.
My Dr told me no more than 8 times a day or 3 in an hour. To call I'd they were more often than that as it could be pre term labor. I am also 31 weeks having strong BH contractions...
It was very scary, but we were incredibly lucky. I'm 17 weeks now and started progesterone shots last week to hopefully prevent a repeat. Good luck and take it easy until your appointment.
It was very scary, but we were incredibly lucky. I'm 17 weeks now and started progesterone shots last week to hopefully prevent a repeat. Good luck and take it easy until your appointment.
@ivie I ended up going to the hospital last night and they think its pre term labor I'm not dilated yet so I have to go back friday for a ffn test. Hopefully everything turns out ok.
Please keep us posted and rest as much as possible. I was in the hospital for two weeks and they only let me out of bed 3 times. They said standing and gravity would make me dialate and thin quicker. I know your situation may be different than mine, but I remember how scared I was. I am not trying to scare you, just maybe tell you some things that could help delay the process. Good luck!
@ivie I know ur not trying to scare me and ur just trying to help thanks so much!! I prob wouldn't have gone in if it weren't for ur story. Thanks a bunch!!!
Omg I all freaked out now @rachdb how you lil finishes cooking in there I. Had similar thing happen last week after work where I was running and not drinking enough water. But it kinda felt like movement but it kinda felt crampy and regular too. Sometimes when he rolls he presses out on my tummy and it feels like a cramp I dunno. Oh I am 23 weeks btw so if this ever happens to me I am gonna call my doctor to make sure. Thanks for sharing
@socialmomma2boys I've learned the best thing to do is call the doc or go in. It's always better to go in or call and find out it's nothing then to do nothing and it turn out to be something good luck hon
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@garagebandfan I've been doing that this while time and it hasn't stopped
@bebita86 I'm gonna talk to my bf see what he thinks my docs office has a sneering service and they aren't on call