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In so much pain.. Advice please?

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Excited2meetmyprincess · 16/09/2013 09:41

Hi ladies

I am after some advise please as dont know if I need to contact my midwife.

I am 30 weeks and all weekend I have been getting period type cramps on and off! But last night they were so bad I sat on my bed and just cried! They are in my stomach and lower back. I also have a pain going down to my vaginal area (sorry tmi) but it feels like something is pressing down on it and really bruising it. Then I get a sharp stabbing pain there as well!

I have never had pain like this before and it hurts so much. I have taken codeine which I had for my SPD but even that isn't taking the pain away. But being my first baby I don't know if this is normal or if I need to call my midwife, so was hoping someone could advise me please.

I should also say this isn't a constant pain. It comes in waves and hurts for a few minutes then passes for a few minutes and then is back again. At first it was happening every couple of hours but now its every sort of five to ten minutes.

Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance xx

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angelopal · 16/09/2013 09:50

I would call your midwife.

123bucklemyshoe · 16/09/2013 09:53

Call midwife. Hope all ok.

Peacenquiet2 · 16/09/2013 09:55

Youre describing labour, call midwife asap

3littlefrogs · 16/09/2013 10:02

Please - ring the labour ward if you haven't already.

In fact I would ring 999.

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Excited2meetmyprincess · 16/09/2013 10:03

I have just rang the ward and I am going in to be checked. I am just waiting for my sister to come and get me and take me there.
Thanks for the quick responses. X

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PopiusTartius · 16/09/2013 10:50

Glad you're going in to be checked. Let us know how you get on x

SaucyJack · 16/09/2013 11:05

Hope everything is OK xx

EeyoreIsh · 16/09/2013 11:08

hope everything is ok

Pinkbell123 · 16/09/2013 12:10

Hope everyone goes ok Thanks

KarmaBiatch · 16/09/2013 12:11

hope you're ok, please let us know how you got on Smile

CheeseandGherkins · 16/09/2013 12:17

I'm 32 weeks today and had awful braxton hicks for a day and a half, very tight and uncomfortable and coming every 5 minutes, they stopped overnight. However, they weren't painful and I expect a bit worse as this is baby 6. I was worried at one point that labour was starting but as nothing else was happening I waited it out. Mine was down to stress/upset I'm sure.
You sound like you're in labour though and you should call the hospital ASAP.

fluffandnonsense · 16/09/2013 12:17

Glad you are going in, it sounds like you could be in early labour. Really hope everything is ok xxx

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Excited2meetmyprincess · 16/09/2013 13:57

I have been to the hospital and they said that my cervix is still closed but baby is quite far down and pressing on my cervix.
They aren't really sure what it is but said they can't rule out early labour. So they have given me a steroid injection and painkillers and sent me home for now to rest. But they have said if the pain worsens or any other symptoms I have to go straight back. Otherwise I go back tomorrow morning for another steroid injection to help baby if it is preterm labour!
At the moment the pain isn't easing at all but I am going to give it a few hours and see how I go but if no better I will ring them as I am really scared and in the most pain I've ever had!!
Thanx for the messages and I will keep u posted xxx

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CheeseandGherkins · 16/09/2013 14:05

Rest lots, pref lie down on your left side and make sure you drink lots of water as dehydration can cause contractions. Try and eat something as well. Hopefully it's just bad braxton hicks and your cervix will stay closed.

Peacenquiet2 · 16/09/2013 15:03

I cant believe they havnt kept you in for monitering. Make sure you head straight back if it gets worse as they are there to help you. Rest rest rest and keep us posted xx

Mogz · 16/09/2013 15:08

Really hope you're ok OP, if the pain is too much please do not be worried about going back to the hospital and making it very clear how much you are suffering and that you want to be monitored.

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Excited2meetmyprincess · 16/09/2013 15:08

Thanks. I know when they said it could be early labour I really thought they were going to say I had to stay in, but they said I would probably be more comfortable at home.
The pains aren't easing at all and I have taken codeine and paracetamol so just going to see how it goes and if I'm not happy I'm going back as I'm not taking any chances!
My husband has now come home as well as he was away working but has driven home so I feel better having him here rather than being on my own because my parents are currently in Hawaii so I was stressing out thinking I was going to end up having baby on my own!!
I will let you all know how I go on, and thanks for the support! Its fantastic having mumsnetters as always know there is someone to hold my hand! Xx

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Excited2meetmyprincess · 16/09/2013 17:56

Just a quick one, I have started vomiting after having something to eat. Is this something I would need to ring the hospital about or could it just be the painkillers and injection I had? X

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Tea1Sugar · 16/09/2013 18:00

Ring labour ward. I puked my guts up in early labour

cowmop · 16/09/2013 18:01

I was sick in early labour with all my 3, but it could be tablets as well I suppose. Sorry, not hugely helpful.

Mogz · 16/09/2013 18:03

Give the ward another call, much better you pester them and be ok than stay quiet and get in to problems. Glad your partner is back with you now, that must be much better.

UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 16/09/2013 18:05

I've been having similar symptoms but not as strongly and this is my DC3...if the pain was bad enough for me to be taking pain killers I'd be calling my midwife...a lot.

I really think you should get back in touch with your midwife or the labour ward.
Only they can be sure what's going on.

Distrustinggirlnow · 16/09/2013 18:08

Another vote for calling labour ward again as I was also sick in early labour too.

Thesebootsweremadeforwalking · 16/09/2013 18:14

I mistook the latent stage of my second labour for food poisoning Blush so I too would call the MWs now. Good luck OP Flowers

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Excited2meetmyprincess · 16/09/2013 19:16

Thanks ladies. I will give them a call and see what they say. Xxx

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