New comments on 'What could be causing these cramps?'

New comment from Fran

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:09:39 -0500

Oh meghan!!! I hope it comes quick for you. Because it's scaring my for my labor and delivery! I'm totally going to be late I just know it. Take care and contration dust to you!

Fran

New comment from Meghan

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:11:27 -0500

Thanks Erin! I sure hope so! :o)

Meghan

New comment from erink508

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:18:02 -0500

It's coming Meghan...don't worry! This weekend would be nice. I'm rooting for you! :)

erink508

New comment from Meghan

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:09:49 -0500

Yup.. and last night.. long story.. I spent about 5 hours in the car on bumpy roads... and my lower back was killing me.. tons of cramping.. a few really good contractions but nothing regular... I thought for sure I was going to end up going into labor.. but nothing!

Meghan

New comment from Fran

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:41:39 -0500

How are you feeling today meghan? Still cramping?

Fran

New comment from Meghan

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:41:15 -0500

I would definitely do an amnio if she'd induce me! In a heartbeat!

Meghan

New comment from Sar22222

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:03:56 -0500

True but my doc said that I would have to have an amnio done because they can't sign off an induction unless they can prove to the ins. co that the baby will be okay to be delivered earlier then 39 weeks.

Sar22222

New comment from Meghan

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:02:32 -0500

No.. today I wasn't at my dr's office.. I was at the hospital for an NST.

I would totally do an amnio to find out if his lungs are mature... without a question. But, like dr Q told you, there is only a 5-10% chance that the lungs aren't developed at 37 weeks, right?

Its so frustrating.. we are definitely going to talk to my dr about how important it is to us for dh to be there on Monday.. and I'm hoping she'll be sympathetic about it. I don't know though.. I'm not getting my hopes up.

Meghan

New comment from Sar22222

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:00:03 -0500

I hate how you're being pressured about something that is honestly beyond your control. I'm sorry for that hun. I know how important it is for your dh to be there and hopefully you can talk to your doc about that. Did you mention that to her today at your appt? Maybe if you agree to an amnio like I did, they will consider inducing you as long as his lungs are mature. You could ask about it.

Sar22222

New comment from Meghan

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:52:54 -0500

She says he's about 6 pounds. I had a u/s today but they weren't checking for that.

My dr won't do any induction until 40 weeks.

I'm planning on asking her about stripping the membranes on Monday at my next appointment.. hopefully she'll do that, b/c it will only work if the baby is ready to come out. But, apparently thats the deal with castor oil too.. only works if the baby is ready/body is ready for delivery...

I am just so sick of everyone reminding me that if he doesn't come out really quick, dh won't be able to be at home with us at all afterwards.. and dh really wants to, to the point that he was takling about trying to get my dr to induce me on Monday. (Which I know she won't do)

Meghan

New comment from Sar22222

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:46:52 -0500

You are way too funny :) He's gonna make his grand entrance when he's good and ready, unless you can get your doc to induce you. Have you talked about that with your doc? When was your last u/s? How big is he?

Sar22222

New comment from Meghan

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:44:58 -0500

Yeah.. the only thing I found that it can do negatively is just give ya the runs and not start labor. Apparently, if you are dilated and effaced, you have a greater chance of it working....

Sex isn't working.. and I can't get dh to do it more than once every 2-3 days anyways.. no matter how hard I try.. and I'm fitting in extra orgasms on my own (tmi, sorry..) I've done nipple stimulation.. which works.. but I can never do it longer than an hour before I can't stay focused... and the contractions stop as soon as I do. I've been walking every night, anywhere from 1/2 mile to 1 1/2 miles.. and its not working at all!!!! :o)

I dunno.. spicy stuff isn't working either. I just ate some really greasy pizza w/ chocolate milk, which usually upsets my stomach a little. maybe that will help?

Meghan

New comment from Sar22222

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:40:41 -0500

The castor oil can make you sick that's all I know about it. I've had friends take it and get contractions but they never lasted and then they got sick from drinking it. If your doc thinks it's okay, then go for it. I think having sex and walking is gonna be more effective too though. But you know your body best hun!

Sar22222

New comment from erink508

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:38:00 -0500

Cant tell you if castor oil is a good idea or not. I think you should try to BD tonight and then go for a nice long walk tomorrow morning....maybe that will get things going.

erink508

New comment from Meghan

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:36:28 -0500

Yep... but I'm not even having many braxton hicks. Just a random one or two here or there. :(

I'm really really starting to consider the castor oil, after doing some research on it. I'm feeling a lot of pressure from a lot of people to have the baby.... and that in addition to my own desire to get him out of there... everything I'm researching makes it sound like castor oil is not as dangerous as I had been led to believe.

Meghan

New comment from erink508

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:35:46 -0500

Hey Meghan...sorry yu are feeling crampy. On the up side, this is a new thing for you, right? Perhaps it is the start of something big, like say, Christian's arrival! Sending tons of labor dust!

erink508

New comment from Sar22222

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:32:51 -0500

Did you know that even the braxton hicks contractions cause you to dilate? At least that's what my obgyn told me.

Sar22222

New comment from Meghan

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:08:24 -0500

Bump for Dr Q! :o)

Meghan

New comment from Meghan

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:41:02 -0500

Nope.. sure didn't.. but, that sure does do it! Haha.. does early labor last for days? hehe? :o) I wish!

Meghan

New comment from Sar22222

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:18:11 -0500

Did you have an internal exam today? That can cause cramps and also hun early labor can be mistaken for cramps! :))))

Sar22222

What could be causing these cramps?

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:10:17 -0500

Is it too late in the game for cramps to be round ligament pain?

I'm so crampy right around the cervix area. No bladder infection, placenta looked great on my u/s today (no where near my cervix anyhow)

I'm so crampy though.. sometimes I start to wonder if I'm about to have a contraction but then nothing happens! It just hurts!

Weight of the baby maybe?

Meghan