tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post8001426355116786355..comments2023-07-09T03:10:02.677-07:00Comments on Tutus & Tonka Trucks: Labor Pains?Katie Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624218149461236252noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-84766813436604233072011-04-27T17:37:59.099-07:002011-04-27T17:37:59.099-07:00Is it a constant tightness or off and on? I starte...Is it a constant tightness or off and on? I started getting regular Braxton Hicks contractions around 28 weeks, and they always got triggered by standing up, rolling over in bed, or walking for a while. If I was sitting in a chair I could even time them and they'd come every 20 minutes. I went to L&D so many times but never had cervical changes so it wasn't pre-term labor. As long as what you're feeling isn't getting more intense or closer together in time, then you are okay. I know its scary though! I had to deal with them right until the end!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616042004897454479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-56741067798388054812011-04-26T17:46:56.905-07:002011-04-26T17:46:56.905-07:00I agree with everyone that it sounds like Braxton ...I agree with everyone that it sounds like Braxton Hicks. Did you time these pains? Did you ever get a sudden onset of pain or tightness and then it slowly went away, in a pattern? Make sure you drink TONS of water and keep your feet up as often as possible. I promise you will know the difference when actual contractions start. The "cramping" sensations will get closer together and as the contractions get closer together the pain should increase too. <br /><br />I am so sorry L&D was so awful. Next time tell them you are not leaving without being triaged. You know when something feels different, don't be afraid to ask for the patient advocate next time if need be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-79328885885443228462011-04-26T16:26:29.289-07:002011-04-26T16:26:29.289-07:00You must be at Bragg, so sorry you are going throu...You must be at Bragg, so sorry you are going through this. It is not fair. praying for you. I agree after five pregnancies i think it is braxton hicks too. keep drinking the fluid and do not be afraid to go back in a million timestrooppetriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17760346169494672225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-54322812965147102162011-04-26T08:56:49.160-07:002011-04-26T08:56:49.160-07:00What a pain just to try to get some help! Sheesh.
...What a pain just to try to get some help! Sheesh.<br /><br />I started feeling that way toward the end...walking brought on contractions here and there, so, I just tried to take it easy. They were BH contractions, so, not the real deal. On NYE, I had painful ones that were coming a few minutes apart. I called, they gave me a hard time but let me come in, monitored me for 2 hours, and sent me home. They said they were "mild contractions" and I'd KNOW when it's the real deal. I never experience "the real deal", though, as I had a scheduled c-section that following week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-29519925939313810572011-04-26T08:26:44.579-07:002011-04-26T08:26:44.579-07:00It sounds like you are having Braxton-Hicks... I h...It sounds like you are having Braxton-Hicks... I had them from 16 weeks until I went into real labor with my second (not fun, but nothing to worry about). For me, the difference between them is B-H feels like my abdomen is tightening and loosening, while contractions feel like cramping (like, you can feel them all over and even in your back- like really bad period cramps). It would've been nice for them to see you though, so you would know what is actually going on. The baby rapidly changing positions inside you can cause contractions too, but those should go away after a little while. If you're going into labor you should be able to time the contractions (they should be the same distance apart and last about the same time) and they should get more painful as time goes on. There's a free app for the iphone that times contractions (if you don't have it yet you should get it), you just hit the start and stop button as they come and go and it'll tell you how often they are and how long they last and if there's any sort of pattern to them. But the rule of thumb my midwife gave me is if the contractions change when you change activity then they're not real contractions. Labor will come and keep on coming no matter what you do. And you've probably heard this, but you will KNOW when you're really in labor. There's a reason women are screaming for an epidural, that is some INTENSE pain:) But if it really is just Braxton-Hicks, don't worry that much. They stink but do help prepare your body for labor. After having them for so long with my second, by the time I finally actually went into labor I was dilated to a 5, giving me a very short labor and delivery (every woman's hope).<br /><br />Good luck, it's scary not knowing what's going on!jax from the harmon squadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520741726138853596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-49752583950081766792011-04-26T08:16:55.482-07:002011-04-26T08:16:55.482-07:00I am with Erin, in all three pregnancy's after...I am with Erin, in all three pregnancy's after the first I knew the difference in my stomach muscles stretching & being uncomfortable & contractions. Contractions can start in lower back , radiate around to the front. Or start on your sides & radiate across the belly, making it feel very tight - but they come & go. They don't stay & never change.<br />It sounds like maybe your muscles are stretching making room for baby- or like you said you may have done a little much & pulled something. Keep drinking that water, feet up & if your really concerned still go to the ER- it may be a long wait but eventually they will check for babys heart beat- etc. I did that once & felt much better when L&D wouldn't see me either.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17370740043122954244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-52660634561701674472011-04-26T07:43:46.143-07:002011-04-26T07:43:46.143-07:00Also, to answer your question, with contractions y...Also, to answer your question, with contractions you will feel tightness. Some Braxton Hicks, the tightness is to the point where it is uncomfortable. However, generally contractions come and go. So the tightness will loosen, then come again.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512593790820167149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-76997394915046976062011-04-26T07:42:09.223-07:002011-04-26T07:42:09.223-07:00I just don't understand why they wouldn't ...I just don't understand why they wouldn't see you at Labor and Delivery?? Isn't that the point of Triage, so they can see if something is wrong? Also, they should know how the system works there. They know that if you don't call first thing in the AM, they won't see you.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512593790820167149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-84316936173805487762011-04-26T07:34:00.908-07:002011-04-26T07:34:00.908-07:00It sounds like braxton hicks contractions. Especia...It sounds like braxton hicks contractions. Especially because they are so irregular.<br /><br />One thing I will say is that I am SO sorry you are dealing with the hospital on base and you were treated so poorly. After I found out I was pregnant I immediately tried to get a civilian OB/GYN (and I was successful). I know that if you are less than 6 months pregnant, you can request to be transferred to a civilian, it's not guaranteed, but it's worth a shot to get some decent care and not given the run around!Mrs. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671785020550963125noreply@blogger.com