left work today because I was having some really bad pain in my lower back. called my drs nurse and they had me go over to get checked out. they did a NST and everything was good but I am having contractions. my Dr checked me and said there wasn't any change in my cervix from my last appointment but he took me off work today just so I can monitor the contractions. thank goodness my mama is able to take the day off to help me out so I'm not alone.