Concerned

[DustyOrchid]

For the last couple of days, I have displayed at least five of the preterm labor signs and every time, they seem to vanish for at least a few hours.  I have cramps with no diarreaha, back ache, ache in my thighs, tired all the time, and I just do not feel well when this happens.  I have called the hospital so many times that I think that they think that I am faking.  They say to see if I get any contractions or if it gets worse.  There is no fluid leaking and I am only having what I think are braxton hicks because I cannot time them at all.  Or maybe I am just really bad at that.  But this is my second child and I am not sure when I should really go to the hospital and demand that they do something or just wait till my dr appt on monday.  Please for my mental sake, help me here.  I just do not know what to do at this point.  This never happened with my daughter at all.

[SARgirl]

I will be 28 weeks tomorrow!!  I have been having the same thing...really bad, and painful! I had them at about 2 am this morning!  It is Braxton Hicks...if it goes away or if you change what you are doing, I.e. stand and walk if sitting or sit if walking, and they go away then they are just Braxton hicks...something your body is doing to make sure that your uterus is ready.  It sux, but it is normal!!  

Being on the the move a lot makes them come easier or being dehydrated!!  Try drinking even more water!!  Ugh! I know we will float away!!  

If this is your second child or more, then they come on a lot sooner in the pregnancy!!  I got them with my son but not until about 3-4 weeks prior to birth!!

It will all be over before we know it...just grin and bear it, and know that the false labor is helping you through the real deal!!  

[layona]

I am 25 or 26 not wks not sure " i dont want to know lol" But i have been having the same symptons. Cramps, back pain thighs very sore, and pressure. It comes and goes,  the baby is moving. I'm just waiting for my Appt. on monday, since i know its cause i know its due to the fact that i am always on the run. But if your really concerned just go to the ER and have them check you for your own peace of mind. Good luck

[DustyOrchid]

Im about 28 weeks along...or at least I will be in a few days.  I am just so stressed out, but I have a dr appt on Monday and that is what is keeping me from going as well as the lack of insurance since my Medicaid hasnt been processed yet.

[babyadam]

How far along are you? I would definately go at get this checked out ASAP, why take any chances.

[Atlantisea]

It sounds like a very distressing situation to be in. If I were you, I would just go to the doctor or hospital and get checked asap. Stress will only make those sorts of symptoms worse. Better to be safe!