3 Weeks to Go And Having Cramping!!! Posted: 07-16-04 17:55pm
Ok, so I am a bit anxious at this point.
I started having pretty bad cramps at work
yesterday which lasted most of the day, by
dinnertime they would come and go, first
15 minutes apart, then 10 minutes
apart....This lasted for about 5 hours.
Couldnt sleep and then it went away.
Today I had my dr appt. And he said no
dilating yet. Tonight again the cramps
come and go. Whats up?
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fuzzybuttedmonky
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 132 Location: Lansing, Ks
Posted: 07-17-04 00:58am
Its called braxton hicks ... They arent
rally contractions just feel like it ...
They mean nothing really just that its
getting closer and ur uterus is tired of
stretching and would like to get the abby
out now. But I read in a journal ...
The babys brain sends a signal to its body
to release certain chemicals to the uterus
when its ready to be delivered so its all
up to ur lil one or the drs. Its nothing
to be alarmed about but its best to just
stay off ur feet and rest and relax a lil
more and not stress about to much.
Hope this helps
do u now what ur having yet and any names
picked out???
~kit~
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jbugg412
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Posts: 34 Location: NY
Posted: 07-17-04 12:17pm
The cramping is completely normal, your
uterus is just preparing itself for whats
to come. Isn't it amazing how your body
just knows it's almost time. I would say
just to keep an eye on yourself. If the
cramping gets real strong and seems to be
coming at a regular pace then ask your
doctor, maybe he/she could do an internal
to see if you are dilated any. Do you
know what your having?
