Contractions ?

[ladii_keya]

Ok I'm a ftm so idk if I'm exactly having contractions or just Braxton hicks right now .. It's kind of a dull menstrual cramp feeling that's coming & going & sumtimes accompanied by tightening .. Contractions or Braxton hicks ?

[ladii_keya]

It's 6:13 a.m. & I just had my bloody show & I can't really sleep through contractions anymore .. I hope this is it soon

[ladii_keya]

I'm 2cm 75% effaced .. Gonna walk walk walk !

[ladii_keya]

Mucus plug is now coming in clumps every time I go to the restroom & contractions are gettin a pattern finally .. About to take a long walk before my OB appt today , hopefully this little stubborn one makes her appearance this week

[tavey]

Goodluck hope u get to meet your bundle of joy any updates

[mckee513]

Yay!!! Start walking!!! I hope she is here soon!

[ladii_keya]

My mucus plus is coming out now .. No bloody show yet tho

[ladii_keya]

I will .. Just hope LO doesn't decide to change her mind .. I'll let yu ladies kno ! :)

[mamaof4410]

Good luck! Keep us posted!

[alexsgurly]

Whoop Whoop!! keep us updated plz!!

[ladii_keya]

Doc says it sounds like early labor & wen contractions get regular to call & he will make sure there's a room ready for me in L&D wen I arrive .. Hopefully she's gearing up to make her appearance ..

[ladii_keya]

I hope so ! Thanx

[mamaof4410]

I agree with baby2. Make that call to your ob and see what they want you to do. Especially now that your back is hurting.

[alexsgurly]

Good Luck too you. And keep us updated!!

[baby2_on_the_way]

if the back pain and cramping continue I would assume you are in early labor and begin getting last minute things ready for hospital, like deodorant and tooth brush so that when things get closer together and you want to leave for hospital you are ready to rock. good luck mama sounds like your on your way to having a babyyy  in your arms

[ladii_keya]

Thanx ladies .. I still have to go to the bathroom every time I eat but I'm drinking lots of water & layin on my side in between .. My lower back is starting to hurt kinda bad now .. I have an OB appt tomorrow

[alexsgurly]

I agree with ^. Its not good to be Dehydrated. I experenced that a few weeks ago and I felt horrible.. Then I got so mad cuz I went to L&D and they said drink lots of water. Im like I drink more then 10 glasses of water then milk or juice as well. How is that even possible!! Lol.. But its possible. Plus theres been alot of flu hitting pregnant women lately.

[mamaof4410]

I would drink lots of water because you might be dehydrated which is common around this time. If your still having the BH and the poops call your dr and see if they want you to go in to be checked.

[ladii_keya]

Bump

[ladii_keya]

I'm 38 weeks 1 day .. I've also had diarrhea since yesterday *tmi* so could that be causing it ?

[mamaof4410]

How many weeks are you? More than likely theyre BH. Try taking a warm bath or switching positions. I would get them alot when I was on my feet to much. Try drinking about 2 quarts of ice cold water within 20 mins. That should stop them if theyre not real. Also real contractions will not go away with any of this. They will get closer together as well as stronger. Good Luck!