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Warning Signs of Preterm Labor
Read below! This is EXACTLY what I experienced before going into labor at 33 weeks.
1. Uterine Contractions
Four or more per hour. Feels like abdomen is tight-may be painless or uncomfortable (mine were mostly painless.)
2. Menstrual-like Cramps
Felt low in the abdomen, near the pubic bone -- may be constant or come and go. (the morning of labor, I had constant menstual-like cramps, horrible!)
3. Lower, Dull Backache
Lower back pain that may radiate to the sides or the front-- may or may not be relieved by change of position (the morning of labor I had extreme lower backache.)
4. Pelvic Pressure
Pressure or heaviness in the lower abdomen, back or thights. It may feel as though the baby is pushing down. (felt like I had to have a bowell movement.)
5. Intestinal Cramps
A feeling of "gas pains" with or without diarrhea. (felt like I had to have a bowell movement.)
6. Increase or Change in Vaginal Discharge
May become pink or brown-tinged, muscousy or watery. (yes, yes, and yes, had it all in a matter of 4 or 5 days)
7. A General Feeling That Something is "Not Right"
Just not feeling well, even without a specific cause. (definetly felt "not right". Was worried my body was trying to tell me something.)
We have our baby boy! Kind of funny how it happend. Went off the Pill to start trying, tried for 2 months, then changed our minds and decided to wait a little longer. Picked up a new pack of pills to start, lo and behold, AF never came! We looked at the hpt together on the count of three. Saw the two lines and were speechless for about a minute!
Glad to have found this site, it's really neat to read about everyone's experiences.
| Pregnancy Survey | |
| About You | |
| Name?: Lindy | |
| Age?: In my 20s | |
| Height?: 5'3'' | |
| Pre-pregnancy weight?: 125 | |
| About The Father | |
| Name?: Ryan | |
| Age?: In his 20s | |
| Height?: 6'5'' | |
| Are you still together?: Yes | |
| About Your Pregnancy | |
| Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes | |
| When did you find out you were pregnant?: October 30, 2007 | |
| Was it planned?: Sort of | |
| What was your first reaction?: I was speechless | |
| Who was with you when you found out?: My husband | |
| Who was the first person you told?: My co-worker, Andia | |
| How did your parents react?: They were surprised and happy | |
| How far along are you?: Just gave birth, at 33 weeks! Early bird! | |
| What was your first pregnancy symptom?: Late period! Then very sore boobs! Ow! | |
| What is your due date?: It was July 4, 2008, but he came on May 20. | |
| Do you know the sex of the baby?: Had a beautiful baby boy! | |
| If so, what is it?: | |
| Have you picked out names?If so, what are they?: Sawyer Ryan. | |
| How much weight have you gained?: 25 pounds | |
| Do you have stretch marks?: No | |
| Have you felt the baby move?: He's moving a ton! | |
| Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes! | |
| About the birth | |
| Home or hospital birth?: West Allis Memorial Hospital | |
| Natural or medicated birth?: I did have an epidural. | |
| Who will be in the delivery room with you?: My husband | |
| Will you breastfeed?: Yes | |
| Do you think you'll need a c-section?: Didn't need one! | |
| Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: I did! | |
| What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: I think I said, "Hi sweetie!" | |
| Would you let someone videotape the birth?: No | |
| Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: I was more nervous than excited! |
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