Oh the BH contractions!

I didn't realize contractions felt like this!   Since 4:30 this morning  they start up high making me feel like I'm going to vomit and then move their way downward making me feel like I'm going to have urgent diahrea.

UGH. 

I'd take sudden sharp pains, but noooooo....this is like a squeezing griping stomach flu that won't quit!

Doctor isn't concerned unless they start being regular -- now they come every 8 minutes or 10 minutes or 12 minutes... no pattern.  No bleeding, no water breaking....  

I have drank 80+ oz today - same as yesterday.  I don't think I am dehydrated.  I will drink another 20 oz before bed. 

I tried laying still, I tried moving around, I tried a hot shower, I tried eating.....no difference.

In between contractions the baby is moving  way more than he ever has....he's doing some gymnastics in there!

Is this just something I live with then until I go into labor ??? 

Cindy

Ugh, we are just pieces of work!  I have never had real labor so can't imagine what it feels like, but that doesn't sound like fun. 
Hope it goes away soon, and that they don't get regular. 
Wonder if a warm bath would help? 
Chrissy

It's not fun!  This happened a week and a hal*****oo...but I ended up in L&D being given some blessed muscle relaxer. 

I hope tonight I can try a warm bath or something else to get rid of these! 

At this point I'm willing to try anything! 

All I know is after we have our sweet babies in our arms we'll forget this pain !  (or at least that's what I am being told!)

Cindy

The pre-labor contractions are frustrating and painful, I agree! I found a warm shower helped a little. I bought Therma Care (I think that's the brand) menstrual heat wraps. They are activated by air and they're what our L&D dept uses. They have adhesive so can stay in place rather well.
The Dr offered Ambien sleep Rx if it got bad, but I didn't want to take anything.

Hang in there, and try to remember that the contractions are actually helping your baby's lungs mature and your uterus get "into shape" for the real thing ahead. Small comfort, I know!

Hugs,

Thanks, Jo!

The heat wraps sound like a great idea.  It'll be nice for while sitting at my desk working.... 

I guess if there has to be a bright side I am happy these things are helping the baby learn to breath, etc. 

My boss keeps telling me the more "practice" my body gets now the easier it will be when the real time comes.

I just don't understand why I can't have a few BH contractions a day (Spread out) insead of every 1.5 weeks an entire day of non-stop contractions! 

Thanks for the info!

Cindy

Oh Cindy....

I am so sorry....I too did not have contractions so I have no idea.....but I hope they subside and you can get comfortable....the last few weeks for me were so uncomfortable....mainly trying to get comfy in bed....I moved to the pillow between my legs and Tylenol PM :)

Big Hugs,

Ann

Thanks, Ann!

I guess I should be thankful I didn't have these contractions until week 35 --- my sister in law had them since week 20 with both her pregnancies! 

I do the pillow between my legs too!  I'm strongly considering the Tylenol PM!

Thanks again,

Cindy

Well thats not good! I hope it gets better for you. I know the pains hurt like heck and nothing big really helps them. Just wanted to say I wish you the best!!!

I appreciate it, Shannyn!

They are better today....  just mild which I can handle.   I keep telling myself they are good for the baby!

Cindy

Ugh - I hear you girl!!!! Hang in there - you are almost at the end :)