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01-26-2013 at 2:01 AM
Ashleyf198...
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FTM 38 weeks 2 days, lots of pressure, cramping, and aches

Im currently 38 weeks and 2 days, dilated but less than a cm, and 50 effaced. Ive been feeling a constant menstrual like cramping, accompanied by a dull lower back ache for a couple of days now. I dont know how to time this since it doesnt have a clear start or end. But Im not sure if this is some type of contraction? We live a little more than an hour from my hospital, so Im just not sure what to watch for to avoid an unnecessary trip or to make sure we have plenty of time to get there. Anyone else experiencing anything similar?
 
01-26-2013 at 6:06 AM
doremi29
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To me it sounds like you might just be experiencing the joys ;)  of coming towards the end of your pregnancy, but not really feeling labor yet.  My contractions never got to a clear 5-1-1 or 4-1-1 like most OBs will tell you that you should look for before coming in (they were all over the place), but there was a clear start and stop.  So, I'm not one to necessarily follow the waiting rule super closely, but it doesn't sound like you're in a ton of pain just yet.  If you are, then definately call the OB.  Otherwise, take it easy, rest, and drink lots and lots of water- the biggest reason I hear of people heading to the hospital and then getting sent home is dehydration.


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01-26-2013 at 8:48 AM
BelhurstBr...
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I agree with PP, sounds like normal late pregnancy. Contractions will have a start and stop point to them. 


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01-26-2013 at 9:04 AM
kat1221
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BelhurstBride:
I agree with PP, sounds like normal late pregnancy. Contractions will have a start and stop point to them. 

Yep!  I have been having the same thing for a while now.  It wakes me up at night almost every night.  Hang in there! 


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