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MrsPJ
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Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
I woke up last night at 12:47 am with my first painful contraction...then every hour on the hour I have had one. Not to the point that I couldn't walk/talk (which is when my lamaze instructor said to call the doctor) but they are painful. Should I wait to call the doctor? Or call right away because I am only 35 weeks and haven't had my strep B test done yet (that is scheduled on Wed.)?? I don't know what to do and am starting to panic!!!!
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pinkandblue
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
I have heard that you need to call the doctor when they are 5 minutes apart for an hour. As far as the strep b, if you do go into labot before having the test, they will just treat you as if you are strep B positive when you have the baby
Good luck
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| Posted 3/5/07 8:19 AM |
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nmp070106
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
i would call to make sure, but are u sure they are not BH????
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| Posted 3/5/07 8:20 AM |
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MrsPJ
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
Posted by stephanief
I have heard that you need to call the doctor when they are 5 minutes apart for an hour. As far as the strep b, if you do go into labot before having the test, they will just treat you as if you are strep B positive when you have the baby
Good luck
Does that mean I have to have a C Section?? 
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ARIELSMOM
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
I would try your best to remain calm, and give your Dr a call. Is it possible its braxton hicks? I would call your dr so your questions are answered.
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| Posted 3/5/07 8:21 AM |
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MrsPJ
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
I have had Braxton Hicks before...but they weren't painful like this is. I guess I should just call, right? Should I wait until 10am to call when they open? Or call right now?
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krashnburn
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
I'm not positive, but I think to treat you as strep B positive, they'd put you on an antibiotic or something through your IV. I don't think it means a c-section. It doesn't hurt to call the doc's emeergency number now if your worried--don't make yourself panic for the next 2 hours!
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
Posted by stephanief
I have heard that you need to call the doctor when they are 5 minutes apart for an hour. As far as the strep b, if you do go into labot before having the test, they will just treat you as if you are strep B positive when you have the baby
Good luck
This is what I was told as well.
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Secretmama3
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
It does not mean c-section. It just means that they will give you antibiotics.
If you are having one contraction and hour, then you are not in labor. CX. every 5 minutes for an hour, then call your doctor.
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MrsPJ
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
Thanks ladies...I am a little calmer.
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nmp070106
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
o boy i am getting excited for you!!!
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Dragonfly75
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
I think at 35 weeks you should call the doctor. I had contractions for almost a week before I went into real labor, but I was 39 weeks.
ETA: Oh, i just read they are 1 an hour -- at this point I wouldn't worry.
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pinkandblue
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
Posted by MrsPJ
Posted by stephanief
I have heard that you need to call the doctor when they are 5 minutes apart for an hour. As far as the strep b, if you do go into labot before having the test, they will just treat you as if you are strep B positive when you have the baby
Good luck
Does that mean I have to have a C Section??
No, why would you think that? It just means that they will give you the antibiotics when you are in labor the same way they would if you were strep b positive (they will give you IV antibiotics)...being strep b positive does not = a c section
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krashnburn
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor?
Did you call? How are you feeling now?
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| Posted 3/5/07 12:22 PM |
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MrsPJ
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
So I went to the hospital today and I am definately having contractions...but my cervix isn't dilated yet, so they sent me home and said to come into the office on Wed to do an internal and if my contractions get really bad or 5 minutes apart consistently, to come back to the hospital. They aren't worried about it only being 35 weeks, the baby looks good and we saw his little ribs moving up and down practicing breathing so they said that is a good sign for his lungs. I am still having contractions, they are about 15-20 minutes apart, but not too painful. So, I guess we just have to wait and see what happens! DH and I did the BD though, so that might have increased the contractions!! 
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
Posted by MrsPJ
So I went to the hospital today and I am definately having contractions...but my cervix isn't dilated yet, so they sent me home and said to come into the office on Wed to do an internal and if my contractions get really bad or 5 minutes apart consistently, to come back to the hospital. They aren't worried about it only being 35 weeks, the baby looks good and we saw his little ribs moving up and down practicing breathing so they said that is a good sign for his lungs. I am still having contractions, they are about 15-20 minutes apart, but not too painful. So, I guess we just have to wait and see what happens! DH and I did the BD though, so that might have increased the contractions!!
 You BD in "labor"!
Don't sweat the whole strep test either...I'd never heard of it until LIF and I have a 5 year old. In fact, I didn't have "internals" with that pregnancy either.
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
Posted by MrsPJ
! DH and I did the BD though, so that might have increased the contractions!!
Good Girl!!! 
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
Posted by Gumpslilqtpie
Posted by MrsPJ
! DH and I did the BD though, so that might have increased the contractions!!
Good Girl!!!
WOOHOO!!!!!!! You gotta do what you gotta do!!! 
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MrsPJ
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
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Posted by MrsPJ
! DH and I did the BD though, so that might have increased the contractions!!
Good Girl!!!
WOOHOO!!!!!!! You gotta do what you gotta do!!!
DH is very happy...I told him we will keep doing it every day until the contractions are 5 minutes apart! Last night they were 10 minutes apart consistently for 3 hours and then I fell asleep...they weren't too painful so I was still able to fall asleep. I woke up throughout the night with them, but still not good enough to go back to the hospital. Send me LABOR VIBES please!
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
labor vibes!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
Posted by MrsPJ
DH is very happy...I told him we will keep doing it every day until the contractions are 5 minutes apart! Last night they were 10 minutes apart consistently for 3 hours and then I fell asleep...they weren't too painful so I was still able to fall asleep. I woke up throughout the night with them, but still not good enough to go back to the hospital. Send me LABOR VIBES please!
Yeah baby...BD until that kid comes out!
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ labor vibes }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
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nmp070106
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
come on out Vincent!!! Have fun BD till this little one comes out!!
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
{{{Labor Vibes}}}
I went home yesterday and told my husbdand that one of the April moms due only 3 days before me was having contractions already and I think it freaked him out that this coming to an end!
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
{{{{{{{{{{{{labor vibes}}}}}}}}}}}}}} coming your way!!
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Re: Contractions/Labor...when to call the doctor? (UPDATE)
{{{{{{{{{{{{labor vibes}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
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