Pregnant, Lots of Labor-like Nonsense, Feeling exasperated...anyone Else?

I went through this with my 3rd pregnancy. It's miserable and there is nothing you can do about it. That's the hardest/most frustrating part.

I was lucky that I was able to lay down on my side A LOT! My mom was wonderful and took my older kids, and it was summer so they weren't in school. I don't know what I would have done without her.

All I can say is hang in there, stay hydrated. I was told that being hydrated was a major cause of early contractions. So drinks tons of water and try to lay down as much as you possibly can. This too shall pass!

I was thinking about you this morning, thanks for the update! Glad you're still pregnant.

My preterm labor did not in any way resemble my other two full term labors. Felt like a UTI, a back injury, etc, just like you say. If you start throwing up tonight, please call the docs again, k?

Of course you want to be as close to full term as possible, but 35 weeks is WAY better then 30 weeks, nearly out of the woods. So drink a lot of water, put your feet up, try not to do too much.

Keep us posted!

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Sorry , you are going through this. My last pregnancy was very similar, starting at 33 weeks. Like someone else said , drink lots of water & warm showers helped me. I made it to 39 wks , for section. Hang in there & rest.

Your kind of labor I don't believe is common. When my sister was pregnant with her first nearly 3 years ago, as her big sister with 3 kiddos of my own at the time, I told my sister all about MY labors so she would be prepared for what to expect. What I wasn't prepared for was the kind of labor you just described. My sister complained of low back pain for WEEKS before the baby actual was born. She was crampy just like you described. Her "contractions" were constant, always felt like she was in a constant contraction, never really giving up. Some days for her were worse, especially when she was working. How she knew when she was in real labor was when her contractions were coming at regular intervals for several hours and also, her water was leaking but she lost her plug weeks before. It's a strange type of labor, I know from what my sister went through but you'll get there. just hang on. Won't be much longer and good luck.

if every time you go the hospital they give you drugs to stop labor, then tell you go home when you are actually in labor,, only to send you home once again after drugging you to stop labor..again, then its time to re think this.. do you REALLY want to continue being DRUGGED, knowing it COULD very well affect your baby ?? not that your doctor is going to give you THAT piece of information. think it over, and contact an experienced midwife, and see what they say
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K. h.

I totally know what you mean :(. I tend to be sooo exhausted by the time I actually give birth...because I've spent forever in pre-labor-labor. I'm going to check back occasionally and see what kind of answers you get...I'm sure I'll be in the same boat again in about 13 weeks or so. With my second, I dilated to a 4 and totally stalled for a month...constant contractions...I'd go in...they'd keep me for awhile because the contractions were real/strong/regular/etc....then they'd start to slow down a bit...and they'd send me home...I spent 4 nights (not consecutive) in the hospital before actually coming out with a baby! The hardest part was lack of sleep because the contractions were worse/more frequent at night. This pregnancy I've been listening to this hypnobirthing thing someone sent me...and that helps me to fall asleep when my hips and back feel like they're on fire...I don't know if that would help you relax and fall asleep? I'll post the link...take it for what it's worth :). It's pretty soothing if nothing else! Good luck!!

http://www.free-hypnosisdownloads.com/downloads/health-he...

Wow, I can't beleive that the doc has not suggested anything to help you with your discomfort. When I was uncomfortable like that with my second child the doc Rx my sleeping pills I was so uncomfortable and not sleeping I was exhausted! The doctor told me to walk and when i did the contractions would stop! So, I was uncomfortable for weeks before I delivered but I was able to finally sleep when they gave me the pills.

I feel for you!!! I was in what I call "pre-labor-labor" for a month. My son was 2 weeks late, I started contracting regularly around 37.5 weeks. Not Braxton-Hicks. I think those are a myth...lol... I also lost bits of my mucous plug (ick, tmi, sorry) for about 2 weeks. Those two weeks post-date were the longest of my life! Just do whatever you can to make yourself feel the tiniest bit better- buy a really nice lotion, read a trashy book, eat ice cream, anything you want is totally justifiable to get you through the wait. Hang in there, you will make it!!!

Wow! I'm so sorry to hear about this - you must be totally exhausted.

I don't have personal experience with this, but I do know that for some women, getting in a warm bath slowed labor dramatically. Is this an option for you?