3rd trimester
Contractions aren't progressing.
AshlyGuest ·
Hi everyone,
I'm new here... I don't want to call my OB/GYN every time I have questions, so this seemed like a good alternative. Obviously, it's different for everyone, but I like hearing about others' experiences.
I'm 39w4d pregnant today (2nd baby, son is 6.5y). I've had a terrible pregnancy. All the ailments, hospital admissions, falling off the stairs, etc. Anyway! Since last Thursday I thought I lost my mucus plug. Because now every time I go to the toilet, there's a blob of snot on my paper... since then I've also had contractions, coming every 10 minutes but then disappearing for hours. The OB checked and I was almost 4cm dilated. To help me along, she stripped my membranes yesterday. After stripping, I quickly got severe menstrual cramps, and again 'more intense' contractions. Last night they stopped again... what do I do with this
? I'm starting to lose hope, and my body is getting very tired. Of course, I do want to be ready for the real work...
Love,
Ashly
I'm new here... I don't want to call my OB/GYN every time I have questions, so this seemed like a good alternative. Obviously, it's different for everyone, but I like hearing about others' experiences.
I'm 39w4d pregnant today (2nd baby, son is 6.5y). I've had a terrible pregnancy. All the ailments, hospital admissions, falling off the stairs, etc. Anyway! Since last Thursday I thought I lost my mucus plug. Because now every time I go to the toilet, there's a blob of snot on my paper... since then I've also had contractions, coming every 10 minutes but then disappearing for hours. The OB checked and I was almost 4cm dilated. To help me along, she stripped my membranes yesterday. After stripping, I quickly got severe menstrual cramps, and again 'more intense' contractions. Last night they stopped again... what do I do with this
? I'm starting to lose hope, and my body is getting very tired. Of course, I do want to be ready for the real work...Love,
Ashly
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starz #2
Hi Ashly,
I went with 3 cm for quite a while. I had a membrane sweep at 39.6 weeks. I also started getting period-like cramps. They progressed into contractions. In the evening, the time between contractions decreased again, now every 10 minutes. I went for a walk outside and pretty soon they continued.
Maybe they can do another sweep for you, and then I'd say how difficult this is now. Keep walking though.
Hope it helps. Soon you'll be able to enjoy your little one, you're so close.
Love, starzz -
Anonymous Guest #3
The only thing you can do is make yourself as comfortable as possible. Find distractions and keep moving if you still can.
Wishing you lots of strength.
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