How long should I wait?

KateRose · #1 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 03:02 PM

I've been getting BH for the last 6 hours, and my stomach is mostly a hard ball, and I feel TONS or pressure on my cervix and rectum (tmi, sorry). I am drinking tons of water, and trying to keep my feet up as much as possible, but how long should I wait to do something like call the doctor? I have never gone into labor on my own (water broke, started pitocin) and never had figure it out. Help please...

mylilbeebers · #2 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 03:08 PM

How often have they been?

KateRose · #3 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 03:11 PM

I can't really time them, it's mostly constant pain that will ease only when I sit down. This didn't happen with the others...

Brandi_love · #4 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 03:57 PM

My doctor said if you get 4 in an hour to give them a call. I get them a lot, and often its way more than 4 in an hour. I don't call, usually drinking water and laying down helps get them to stop. Although sometimes it takes a few hours for that to happen. BUT I don't call because I do get them a lot and I think mine are actual BH's.I had them a lot with ds. So you might want to give them a ring, just in case. It's always better safe than sorry. HUGS!!

3rd of a 3rd · #5 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 04:18 PM

I would lie down for half an hour & if it doesn't stop call the Dr.
I know how you feel! Hope it lets up & you can relax.

Emelley · #6 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 04:22 PM

If you are at all concerned, call.
Worst case scenario is they check you at the hospital and send you home, maybe give you an IV w/ fluids.
You know your own body!! If you are feeling pain and pressure I would call!

Mom2DerekSam&Ally · #7 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 04:40 PM

I agree...it's better to call in and at least talk to your doc or go in to get checked. Even with drinking all the fluids (make sure you tell them that you have already been doing this) you may still need fluids or something. It's better to be safe than sorry! Let us know what you find out...I'll be thinking of you!

KB&H'sMommy · #8 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 05:35 PM

I'm sorry but with this being your third, I'd def. call, esp with the pressure. Sometimes women esp. ones that have labored before, will labor just like you are describing, and not relize what is going on till they have the pressure to push. Better safe than sorry. Please keep us posted.

Champaggne · #9 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 05:49 PM

well what happened? hope all is okay... I have pressure a lot... although no bh..... I am living with it. lol But I have placenta previa and am on moderate bedrest really.water and rest sure does help... hope your doing okay. and that you called.

May · #10 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 06:34 PM

I would call. Let us know how it goes!

quinne0727 · #11 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 06:39 PM

I agree with the other ladies... better safe then sorry... I"ve been feeling pressure and hard since month 5 - I don't think mine is BH - I think it's just my muscles trying to hold up my expanding uterus.. it's only when I stand or have been doing a lot of walking or housework..

Keep us posted.

Janabanana · #12 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 06:56 PM

I get a lot of BH.. the difference is real labor is painful, BH are just uncomfortable.. Let us know what the Dr says.. Hang in there!!!

Constance_13 · #13 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 07:05 PM

I would call for sure and maybe get checked out. ITs way better to be safe then sorry!!!! Please keep us posted!!!

beccandrew · #14 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 08:39 PM

I'd probably call, too.

Keep us posted!

ali8780 · #15 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 10:13 PM

I also think you have hit past the mark of when to call. Keep us posted, I hope all is well!