As for me, I've reached a new pregnancy low I think. By the end of the day, my hips hurt so badly that I couldn't bend in a way to get my pants off. I had to ask DH for help.
As for me, I've reached a new pregnancy low I think. By the end of the day, my hips hurt so badly that I couldn't bend in a way to get my pants off. I had to ask DH for help.
I know your pain! My hips hurt so bad this time! Hope you can get some rest and not be as sore!
I have a OB appt tomorrow morning. This afternoon and evening I've had several very painful BH contractions. At least that's what I'm guessing they are. Super painful cramps that last for probably 15-20 seconds, then no pain for 15 seconds, then another 15 seconds of pain. It's been in sets of 2 like that. 2 around noon, 2 at 2pm, then 2 at 7 and 2 at 7:30. Now my whole belly and lower back are sore. FTM and general anxiety make it hard. I think its probably normal but it's so hard to describe properly. I'm glad I have my regular appt tomorrow so I can get some peace of mind, but I did have DH on call this afternoon because I wasn't sure if I would need to get him to drive me to L&D if the cramps kept up.
Yay for a good appointment pbandj714! Can you believe you have over about 7 pounds of baby in you?!
I scheduled a prenatal massage today. Normally I'm not really a fan of massages, I hate to spend the money. However, I figure now is the time. I found a place that has a first time customer offer of $49 for an hour long massage. I am going on Saturday before I go help my friend with a something in Dallas for the day. Can't wait!
Sorry about the anxiety GOmamab15. I am glad you have regular appointment tomorrow, that always helps.
2 weeks feels like a long time to wait when you're 35 weeks pregnant, so I'm excited to see my OB and go in tomorrow.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Apr 28, 2016 6:07:04 GMT -5
I'm with you GOmamab15, as an FTM I have no idea how to read what my body is doing. I've been having BH contractions for months, multiple times per day, but recently they've started being painful. My OB isn't concerned unless they're regular and frequent (4/hr), but I feel like at least 50% of the time my belly is rock hard, so is that a contraction too? I worry a lot that I won't recognize real labor when it happens. I've always been pretty oblivious about my body and I have a very high pain tolerance, so I worry that this is a legitimate concern.
frecklesnbrainsGOmamab15 I'm having similar sensations and belly is hard. They are prob contractions but I can assure you that you'll know they are labor contractions when they come. When they start taking your breath away and stopping you in your tracks they are more of the real deal.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Apr 28, 2016 9:00:57 GMT -5
Thanks mladerri. That's what I've always ASSUMED, but now that it's only a few weeks away and could theoretically happen at any time I'm finding myself second guessing my instincts.
frecklesnbrainsGOmamab15 I'm having similar sensations and belly is hard. They are prob contractions but I can assure you that you'll know they are labor contractions when they come. When they start taking your breath away and stopping you in your tracks they are more of the real deal.
This. Plus, labor typically takes a pretty long time, especially for a FTM. By the time you actually need to go to the hospital, you will DEFINITELY know you are in labor.
I don't think these were labor contractions but they definitely stopped me in my tracks/took my breath away. Like frecklesnbrains said my belly is often hard, but I didn't notice it when I was having the super cramps. Feeling fine this morning.
Dear heaven, frecklesnbrains . Do you just sit on the steps and cry??? I would.
This.
I literally looked at that picture and said "sh*t" out loud! I'm in the "cry when frustrated" period of this pregnancy, and those steps would def make me cry every day.
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