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should I call/see my dr???? I am 24 weeks pregnant and last night was having what I thought to be braxton hicks contractions. I had them every few minutes and they got to be a bit uncomfortable. not PAINFUL...but a little painful. know what I mean??? I got very little sleep because they persisted all night...and was still having them when I woke up this morning....but have not had any in the last 40 minutes. Should I just wait this out and see if they come back or should I go ahead and call? I don't have any insurance until AFTER tomorrow so I am scared to go in and have a butt load of tests run for nothing....but then again, this is my baby we are talking about. I dunno...what do you think??? |
My guess is that it's OK, but I would most definately call your doctor to get professional advice. I know they will probably want to see you. I have twins and the last part of my pregnancy, I was in the hospital every tuesday evening for about a month and a half. Even if you feel like you're over reacting, it's best to go to the doc. Better safe than sorry. You're probably just fine...but get checked anyway. |
I agree. It's probably nothing but it doesn't hurt to call. I would even tell them the insurance issue so they can take that under consideration. |
The exact thing happened to one of my co-workers four weeks ago. She is due 05/27 but she was actully starting to dilate and was told to stay off her feet as much as possible. This is her first. Today she has been told it can be anytime. So it looks like she is gong early. She is dialted 1 1/2 cm. Try staying off your feet as much as you can. If anything else arrises I would call the doc for sure. Hopefully you can hang in there until your insurance kicks in in a day or two. Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine. |
I found this site, maybe helpful to you :) Braxton Hicks contractions- Pregnancy forum |
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Mandee Just call and Talk to the nurse and ask if they think you should come in. I hope all is ok... I'll keep you in my prayers. |
I would definitely contact at least the Nurse at your Doctor's office if they persist. How is your fluid intake? You may be slightly dehydrated which can bring on contractions. Try to take things easy for a while, rest and drink a few extra ounces of water today... |
i called the dr. and he said that since my insurance will not cover until AFTER the 9th, and I have not had any contractions in a couple of hours, to wait it out and come in when the insurance kicks in. BUT if they start up again...I need to come in right away. and if it is after hours (they close at noon today) that I need to go to the ER. so...we will wait it out. I am laying on the couch, feet propped up, and drinking lots of water. so hopefully we can stay safe and not have any issues. I'll keep you posted!!!!! |
Hope all goes well for you. It is always best to call for you never know Braxtons hicks are very common and can be quite painful at times. I was dialated to 4 a month and a half before Ethan was born and sat on 4 for 3 weeks:( He was early but all my boys were |
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I would call and let your dr know to be on the safe side |
well, they have started up again. not as many as before, but every 15 minutes or so one hits. |
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Mandee, I hope everything's ok! Let us know how you're doing-we'll be thinking of you and praying for you and your little one! |
Mandee -- I have you in my thoughts and prayers..... I hope all goes well at the doctor's office. I'll be watching and waiting for an update. |
Mandee, I'm sending prayers for you praying this is just a little inconvenience. I'll be looking for an update |
hope you are ok Mandee...thinking of you |
Hope you are fine now. |
OH that's worrisome! I never had that, but I did have three miscarriages, so I am really, really happy that you are going to the Dr. I will keep you in my prayers, and be sure and let us know how it went! Pat |
Glad you decided to go in. My daughter is pregnant, due in July, and she had the same thing happen. She called her dr., and she had her come in to be sure everything was okay. It turned out to be nothing, but it's always better to be safe. |
Update on Mandee Mandee sent me a Text.. Well the good news is.. she is not dialated She just has a Bladder infection.... But her contractions have not stopped yet... Please keep her in your Prayers.. |
Hoping all is OK. Keeping you in my prayers. |
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Thank you for the update. Please let her know we're all thinking of her and willing those contractions away. |
Thanks for the well wishes :) yep...a darn bladder infection causing me to have contractions. Funny thing is that I have NO symptoms of a BA. but I guess it's good we caught it before it got painful. So we are very relieved that there is nothing serious going on and I am now thankful I went in and was able to catch this. I am still having the contractions...not sure how long they will keep up. but we are hoping that once the antibiotics kick in, they will go away. The good news is that they are not causing any problems that we can tell and I am not dilated. They did a test called Fetal fibronectin and that should reassure us that we aren't in any danger. Thanks again for the prayers :) |
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Thank god..I was starting to sweat here wondering if you were in labor. |
Mandee, glad you are ok and found out about the infection early. |
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