Scared.

Tara81 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 05:52 PM

I feel like an idiot. I don't know if what I'm feeling right now is contractions or not, you'd think I'd know concidering I've been through it before. I'm getting period type cramps every 3-4 minutes for about an hour now. I'm not sure what to do. I've had no consistant pattern to any cramp/contraction type feeling the entire pregnancy. I'm home here alone with my son right and Josh is 12 hours away, I think that is what is scaring me the most. I just don't know what to do

I called my aunt who is a L&D nurse but she is in a meeting and will call back within an hour. Any advice? Does the cramping = contractions? Sigh.

workingon#1 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 06:01 PM

For me with DS, the contractions felt like menstrual cramps that gradually got worse. It was the start, since I delivered later that night. I hope your aunt calls you soon!

~onesinlove~ · #3 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 06:02 PM

Sometimes it can, contractions can feel so different to different people... but I have heard people say that sometimes it feels like cramps... especially with pre term labor. If you think it's anything, just call your dr to be on the safe side

Anna_H_66 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 06:08 PM

I would definately call the Dr at least and find out what they suggest. I hope your cramps ease up and you feel better very soon.

Constance_13 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 06:12 PM

I have been having those for weeks now. My doc said that they are for sure contractions and to keep track if possible of how frequent they peek. (Every woman feels contraction differently and every PG is different so it is truly hard to tell from what I have heard) If they start to get stronger and laying down or having a bath/shower does not help ease then they are most likely real or the start of real labor. If they ease off then it’s just your body getting ready but it’s not the real deal. He also said if they last for 2-3 hours and are consistent and are getting progressively stronger (even slightly) then its time to go in and get checked.

I am still not 100% sure of the feelings either but the main thing is the consistency and the progress, plus if you can get the cramping to easy then you are still ok.

I COMPLEATLY understand about wishing you knew for sure. My DH is 13-14 hours away and I am terrified I will wait too long and not give him enough time to get here. It’s a hard balancing act.

KUP....I hope it all works out

3xmommy · #6 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 06:28 PM

Sounds like the other ladies have said what I would have. Good luck and KUP!

Champaggne · #7 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 06:40 PM

good luck...keep us posted!

May · #8 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 06:57 PM

Gosh is so hard to say, I have had the crampy contractions many times before for several hours a few minutes apart then they will go away. But thats totally normal for me. For other people it means they are in labor, go with your gut!! Keep us posted on how your doing!