Slightly dumb pregnancy ?

[wesleycrusher4ever]

I'm a first time mom and a hypochondriac so this pregnancy has been fun. I've been having Braxton Hicks for about a week now and they've gotten worse tonight and I just took a Tylenol. It's not a sharp pain, it's more like a period cramp in my back and a tight tight stomach. Is it normal to need Tylenol? I'm paranoid about preterm labor (I'm 27 weeks). I am also slightly dehydrated so I'm trying to also drink a lot of water tonight.

[orangeblossom]

They generally should not be too painful, though some say they're more painful than labor contractions.

Are they timeable? Definitely drink some water and stay hydrated. Try laying on your left side.

When in doubt, always call?

Hope the BH ease up soon.

[wesleycrusher4ever]

Sept 5, 2016 22:15:34 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

They generally should not be too painful, though some say they're more painful than labor contractions.

Are they timeable? Definitely drink some water and stay hydrated. Try laying on your left side.

When in doubt, always call?

Hope the BH ease up soon.

Just moved on my side now. Thanks!

[sarabi]

im sure the dehydration is at play. I'd try and relax and down the water and see how you feel.

[orangeblossom]

Sept 5, 2016 22:30:23 GMT -5 @natariru said:

Also, pregnancy questions aren't dumb! It's a really fucking weird thing bodies go through, lol. Lots of us have done it and are happy to answer the best we can.

This. Doctors and nurses would rather have a "dumb" question than a sick mom and baby.

It's like what you first learn in school, "There are no dumb questions."

[raangoli]

I hope you're feeling better today. And ditto the posts that there are no dumb pregnancy questions and to always call the nurses line if you have a question. You'll continue doing it with the pediatrician, too. I know I have

[kicks]

Don't feel dumb! I hope water helps.

I was on OB last month and the message from the nurse was that the pregnant patient was having contractions. I returned the message and talked to her and turns out she was just constipated. There are no dumb questions!

[wesleycrusher4ever]

Thank y'all. I feel better today. I did just switch from working nights to days and am walking a lot more, so I think I'm adjusting to all this activity. Trying to drink as much water as I can, I keep throwing up but the dr called in suppositories for me (phenergan) which seem to be helping.

[orangeblossom]

Great update. Stay put baby Wesley.