34 weeks and period cramps

[ammanda]

I am 34 weeks pregnant, and yesterday after I was done getting around for the day, I started getting cramps, just like the ones I got during the first couple days of my period, they wernt too painful, but felt just like my original period cramps, and at the same time I had a horrible pain in my lower leg, it hurt to walk and to drive.  Cause it was the same leg I use to drive with.   they went away about 20 minutes later or so.  But then I had a couple more of them today just about 30 minutes ago.. Is this normal...

And Another question I have I have is What exactly do contractions feel like?

[nickieb85]

Yay I am glad that you got the answers... I have my first UTI for this pregnancy also and if it happens again I will definitely be asking for a liquid because late at night after I take the pill I end up throwing up and it is definitely crazy! In pregnancy UTI can present itself in strange ways... I was having lower back cramps and had a sneaking suspicion but I had to wait for my doctor's appointment last week =)

[ammanda]

So I went to L &D.... After waiting 3 hours for my OBGYN to call me.. Grrr what a dependable guy..lol...  But anyway turns out I have a bladder infection.  I never knew you could get crampsfor that, I jsut thought it hurt to pee or something..  I used to get them all the time when I was younger.  Funny thing is now I dont have trouble peeing and it doesnt hurt to pee.. So I dont know, they took a urine sample and it came back for the begining of a bladder infection.. There supposed to run it somewhere else for some odd reason.. But they have me on Antibiotics for 7 days right now... Childrens frm liquid.. lol I cant take pills.. long story.. But she did check me and my cervix is closed so thats good.  his heartbeat was going crazy on the machine it was cute,, first time I seen it go above 140 lol....

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Hopefulyl it's nothing, but it would be beneficial to get checked out JUST in case.  Good luck!

[ammanda]

Ugh thanks.. I called the hospital for them to page my doctor, but of course hes not available today so i have to talk to a different Ob, whom Ive never met.  I dont know if ill like that, cause usually if there not your doc. they dont care and will just tell you its normal or something.. Im waiting for her to call me back.. Ill let you know what she saids when she calls..  thanks losingmymindinGA youve been a great help

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Many women do NOT lose their mucus plug until they are in full blown getting ready to push labor. You can dialate before you lose your plug.  Out of all my deliveries I only lost my plug prior to going into labor ONE time.  

What you just described about the constipated feeling and the pressure in your butt....THAT sounds like labor to me.  I've given birth 5 times so and that's what it felt like to me.  I would DEFIANETLY call your doc and explain what you have been feeling.  NOT every women has the incredible painful contractions.  I really think your doc needs to get you in and get you checked.  

[ammanda]

Thanks
But Im sad to report i have had these cramps since 1 am in the morning and it is now a quarter after 9.. i didnt get any sleep last night.  And I feel constiapated too.  Like when some of the cramps come, I can feel pressure in like my butt area, its really wierd.  And it hurts to walk, like my stomach.  My back doesnt hurt anymore.  Should I call my doctor, or just lay down for the day and relax?  Its not like crazy horrible pain.  but it hurts enough to keep me up all night and focused on them.  

Is it possible to go into labor when you havnt lost your mucus plug yet? I though you dont start dialating until thats gone, cause thats what is lining it.