I'm 37+2, and since Saturday night I've been having contractions that come every 6-10 mins, painful, start in my back and go round to my bump. Friday I had them 5pm-9am sat morning them they just stopped, Saturday for 3 hours, and then this Morning 3am-8am and then stopped again. It's so painful & is really getting me down. I have a sweep booked for next Monday, do you think if I call my midwife she'll do it sooner. I'm really struggling with the pain & no sleep.
I feel a bit silly though because I have been there so much lately with reduced movements and for growth scans! I was literally there for a growth scan this morning! @stacey804 I am just going out of my mind now x
I would definitely go to Pau. I had a kidney infection which was making my contractions worse but they were irregular. I was shattered and gave in and refused to let them say no. They hooked me up and said I was only in latent labour because they were irregular. When they found out about my kidney infection they done an internal were I was 4cm. Xx
@sara-lou, @stacey804 I spoke to the midwife and she said she can't do a sweep but has suggested I go back to PAU & get checked by a doctor & they might give me a sweep or induce me. I'm done in from this pain & just don't think I can do this much longer. It's every night! Friday was so painful & went on for so long! I've been using my tens machine, taking regular paracetamol & having hot baths but it doesn't work. Xx
Explain to them you tired and can't be comfortable. I did as they weren't bothered by mine. I was in labour. Sometimes best to get checked xx
If you can get yourself a TENS machine. It really helped ease the contractions so it was more bare able
When I started the whole 'pre-labour' contractions no one was interested in seeing me. Said just to wait it out at home until I went into full labour... Went on for 5days then they eventually broke my waters. But I was 41+5days. I guess it won't hurt to ring & ask though.
Aw don't feel like that. It's natural to worry and stress. After all it's your baby. Most important thing in the world. I'm sure they would understand (: xx