HELP Question About Contractions
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Hi. I am 35 weeks and have been having contractions for a week and a half now. I was examined last four days ago and I was 3 cm dialated and 80% effaced. I also first lost my mucus plug a week ago, but also parts of it over the past week as well. I can not sleep through the night and I have been on bedrest for a week and a half. My stomach just feels tired and achy all the time, and my contractions do not go away. I was told not to come back until I could not talk through the contractions or my water broke. Anyone have any advice or have a thought on how far from labor I am???
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OMG. That is exactly what happened to me...I contracted every 5 min for the last 7 wks or so of my pregnancy...and I delivered at 37 wks. Prior to 37 wks, they kept telling me to come in and they gave me a shot that stopped the contracts for a while in between. They always came back though. I feel really bad for you because I know how sore it is to have repit_tious weak contractions that won't stop. I think that you are really close to labor and that's why you are on bed rest.... walking brings it on strong. I know you want it out!!! BUT, don't do anything to hurt the baby on purpose...because it really should stay in as long as possible to have fully developed lungs. I was really lucky that mine stayed put as long as she did.
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Thank you for replying. I am sore, and as much as I say I can't wait for her to come, I know it is better for her to stay in as long as possible. I actually have been doing really well and staying on the couch or in bed for pretty much of the day. I usually just fold a basket of laundry once a day or load the dishwasher. I think that is light enough... I don't carry the basket of clothes or anything. I am 36 weeks today, so hopefully whenever she comes she will be okay. Thank you for your imput! I have been waiting for someone to tell me they have had a similar story :)
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HI!! Glad you are doing ok! I just read my note again and i meant to say not to do anything that could hurt not to hurt....sorry for the typo....but it sounds like you figured out my scatter brain. :o) Anyway...the end is near!!! I remember I ended up getting high blood pressure from all the contractions... hopefully you are ok in that regards....Keep me posted! GL!
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it is common for some women to be able to talk though their contractions so it you are that un comfortable i would call you ob and if you are pa__sing clots that may or may not be part of the plug you should let him/her know i lost my plug with my first daughter a week before my water broke and they told me the same because of irregular contractions i spent 4 days at home in full labor because they said they were irregular so if you think you should go to the hospital go
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just an update.... I'm still pregnant and now beginning my 38th week. Only 15 more days until my due date. I still have contractions, but just really uncomfortable. I was supposed to have a Dr. appt. yesterday, but the weather was so bad around here that they were out of power and will have to reschedule.
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