I am so confused... I have been having
contractions all day. The kind that don't
change when you move and get more intense
when you're walking. The thing is that
they'll be like 20 minutes apart for like
3 hours and then just all of a sudden
stop! It's driving me crazy! I wish they'd
either stay or leave completely because
I'm getting my hopes up... why is this
happening? any opinions?
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trijos21
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Posted: 06-18-08 22:32pm
have you called your dr.??? how far along
are you??
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diamondsz
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Posted: 06-19-08 09:32am
If your past the first trimester, you get
braxton hicks which are practice
contractions. When you go into active
labour you feel them, its a really strong
period cramp.
I do suggest if you are worried to call
your doctor and good luck!
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 06-19-08 09:36am
These sound like braxton hicks
contractions to me, like diamond said. I
agree with her, if you are worried, call
your doctor.
They say that things are fine until they
are steady at 5 minutes apart.
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Mabel
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Posted: 06-19-08 09:49am
These could also be early labor, since you
are nearly 40 weeks. Some women experience
this prolonged early labor before actual
labor comes on. I hope it is causing some
cervical changes for you!
Good luck.
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megums1211
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Posted: 06-21-08 20:54pm
Yeah, I saw my doctor and she agreed with
you Ingi. She said that it's "early" labor
and it's starting to dilate and efface me.
I am 2 cm and 50%. Thanks for the help!
