That happened to me with my first pg (actually with my 2nd too, but that was a different scenario) and I was scared! I was only 25 weeks and they were 4 mins apart! I went to L and D like you did, got the shots, and I was told to "take it easy" for a week (which to me meant go down a level on the exercise equipment, LOL) and everything was fine after that. It was almost like my body just wanted to check out what labor was like! I had a few flare ups again after that but nothing as bad, I think they called it a sensitive uterus or something.
Good luck, bedrest sucks, I had it with my 2nd, but maybe you can get some reading done. I kept a journal for the baby, it helped me get through the days.
Monica

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