painless contractions?

[meg52115]

Im 37.5 weeks. I went into L&D yesterday because i hadnt felt baby moving all morning. they hooked a heart monitor & contraction monitor up to my belly. we heard her heartbeat right away. PHEW. then the nurse asked me if i was feeling contractions? I said i was having a little cramping but no, she told me i was having them every 2-3 minutes and couldnt believe i couldnt feel them. They took my BP and i was 180/90. They held me for a good hour measuring my BP every 10 minutes until i got down to like 127/80... told me the signs to look out for for pre-eclampsia. Also told me my body was getting ready for labor and she could come any time.

Today i lost my mucus plug. Eek!

I read some feeds and that some womens contractions are painless until they reach 6cm or some even until they have to start pushiNg. Anyone experience this?

[Myprincessesx2]

I am 37 weeks 5days as well. I have had contractions on and off for 6 hours. Just haven't got the nerve up to go to l&d. Don't want to be turned away...

[meg52115]

Yeah they feel like light menstrual cramping. I wouldnt say over 5 Either. Im hoping the same thing!

My doc appt is tomorrow so i guess ill see where my BP is and hes going to check my cervix too! Fingers crossed

[EJAndEden]

Me !
Also might have preeclepcia with high bp and protein in my urine.
I do feel some contractions ...like menstrual pains but it doesn't make me stop what I'm doing ...nor would I rate them over a 5 on the pain scala.
I hope this baby gets here soon .