a bit worried - should i phone dh?

[QuoththeRaven]

im 34 weeks pregnant. ive had an upset stomach, aching back and severe pains in my sides. Ive had this before, when i went into labour with ds, resulted in me bleeding everywhere when waters went and emcs. DH had slight upset stomach last night so im considering its just cramps from being ill. It hurts to move, just deep breathing atm.

My issue is this. DH works for his dad, and due to bad weather etc has been off for the majority of december due to the nature of his work. He'll be getting time off for baby being born and im booked in for elcs in early feb, so they have a lot of work to do and a lot of catching up due to lack of work in dec.

should i just keep going, or phone dh to see if he can come home. The pain is really bad but bearable if i don't move/do anything. Think im just worrying myself as its almost identical to ds labour pains.

OP I am also 34 weeks pg and my midwife told me at my last appointment that if I was worried about anything I must call the Labour Ward immediately. The number should be on the front of your green notes and if not call the hospital switchboard and they will put you through.

You sound like you're a bit like me - tend to worry that you're over-reacting and not wanting to put anyone out.

Please ring triage. They are likely to be very happy to hear from you and will either put your mind at rest or sort someone to come and check you over. They hear from people like you every day and most are not in as much discomfort.

I fell on the edge of the bath when I was 6 months pregnant (landed on the bump) and completely freaked myself out. I finally rang and triage were so helpful and reassuring giving me things to look out for and call back if they happened. You aren't wasting their time.

PS Will keep fingers crossed for you "it's wind" theory.

Just checking back in - everything ok Quoth?

right got through to m/w clinic. no m/w there so phoned triage. just told to take paracetamol, have a bath and get some sleep. fab advice when you have a toddler to run around after lol :o

DH should be able to get home to me around 2pm so hopefully ill get some rest then. If anything gets worse ill get right back on the phone to triage.

On the lovely side DS (2.4) is insisting we both get into my bed and cuddle.

This was prob made all the worse by the fact i had my first dose of BH this pregnancy last night too.

Keep phone by your bed and keep warm and comfortable.

All the best XXX.

Aw, I remember those lovely times with DD1 when I was pregnant with DD2 and we used to get into bed and cuddle up in the afternoons.

Please look after yourself and make sure you call m/w or triage if you feel any worse.

right, had long hot shower, taken paracetamol and just woken up after long nap. pain hasn't subsided but don't feel any worse and labour def hasn't started yet. think i might have to put this down to pregnancy aches and pains.

Thankyou so much to those who read and replied. You've no idea how much you helped me.

DH was sent home from work just moments after i finished my last post to come look after me so that was great.

I'm glad it came to nothing and you got some rest. Hope you're feeling ok today.