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[kbuffington]

I will be 37 weeks tomorrow. The past few days I have had consistent back pain and menstrual like cramps. I know those are probably braxton hicks. Last night while sleeping I got severe contractions that took my breath away for about an hour and a half then they stopped. Today I have had an upset stomach and again the consistent back pain and menstrual like cramps. About 2 hours ago I got attacked with the severe contractions again. I couldn't time them because it was just one constant severe pain that left me breathless, my stomach as hard as a bowling ball, and me wanting to crawl in a ball. This time it lasted about an hour and a half again. What would you do? What do you think is happening?  Just my body prepping for later on?

[kbuffington]

My hospital is an hour away so I'm trying to make sure I won't be sent home before I go to labor and delivery lol.

[perks71]

I've been feeling the same thing for almost a week.  Dr sent me to labor and delivery just to get baby checked everything was great so they sent me back home.  36 weeks here.

[tt456wright]

Im perfect for this question the same thing has been going on with me for almost three weeks now....been in and out of lmd four times...basically how im told is its having inconsistent contractions I am or was a week ago at 2cm it just means that your dilating slowly if your experiencing this like I am. I am also 37 weeks & 4 days trust me I know how uncomfortable it is my doctor is a jerk and wont induce me bc the baby is doing fine with the constant contractions. ..it ***** truat me I have 18 days left so says my pregnancy app and it feels like a life time!

[kbuffington]

I'm 37 weeks today too! I am holding out. My next appointment is Wednesday and I'm hoping I will see progression and he can tell me I'm getting closer. I was 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced at my 35 week appointment and then they didn't check me at my 36 week appointment. I am constantly having menstrual feeling cramps. It seems like they never go away. Then the contractions come and go in spurts of like an hour - hour and a half. It's frustrating thinking you could be meeting your precious baby and then it disappears lol

[amylynn07]

I have been doing the same thing for a few weeks now. Finally hit 37weeks today, kinda wanna hold out till my water breaks but also know my water didn't break last time. Try a heating pad, birthing ball, or hot super hot shower. Tylenol helps sometimes too. Good luck momma. Keep reminding youraelf that you can do it! Our bodies were made for having babies and being able to handle insane amounts of pain.

[kbuffington]

Bump

[kbuffington]

Anyone else have opinions by any chance?

[kbuffington]

Thank you for your response!  It's kicked my butt when it gets real strong

[Byrd02]

I'm 37 weeks as well no where near feeling pain like that just tighten braxton hicks every women body is different... It sounds like your body is getting prepared for baby