29 week scared :(

[jazzyhunter]

This is my first baby I'm 17 yrs old graduated and work, I'm just soooo scared that labor gonna hurt , am I gonna go into labor by myself I wouldn't know what to do, or go into labor at an awkward time or moment ugh I don't know , because where I'm from or live itas kinda embarrassing to even think of going into labor around this city period . but I wonder does it hurt hella bad, and should I be careful and limit. How much I leave the house since I'm 29 weeks

[jazzyhunter]

Thanks for the advice everyone , I can't wait for him to come :)

[GeekMom1213]

Early labor is more surprising than painful honestly... it definitely will come as a shock for a little while when contractions hit until they become regular. They're definitely tolerable you just have to remember to keep breathing through them, they hurt way worse if you hold your breath. You can definitely continue your normal routine for quite a while yet, don't confine yourself to staying at home! First babies generally take a while, even if you are alone when you go into labor you'll almost certainly have plenty of time to make phone calls and get someone to come and be with you and take you to the hospital. My labor with my first was 21 hours and I didn't go to the birthing center until almost 13 hours in because I knew what to expect and knew I still had plenty of time before things got really serious. Make sure you're educating yourself about the birthing process so you know what it will be like, it's a lot less scary when you know what to expect. Good luck!

[Bentleysmommy18]

And I wouldn't worry about leaving home while pregnant! I traveled all over the place up(hours from home) until I was 34 weeks pregnant and didn't go into labor until 38 weeks!

[bkiddo35]

Yeh, your doctor will monitor you from your 34th week on..

[Bentleysmommy18]

Don't worry about it!! I gave birth at 16 and I was scared but I had such an easy labor! Epidural numbed everything. All I felt was pressure!!

Talk with your doctors about pain and that you don't want any pain and they will have all the necessary meds ready for you when your in labor!  

Don't be scared just be ready!! By the time you go into labor you will be so miserable and ready for baby to be out anyway that it won't matter!!

[bebe5709]

I wouldn't worry about going into labor unexpectedly until your at least 36 weeks :)