https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:31:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2355493 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:26:48 +0000 birdofafeather 2355493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was the second time as well because I had a wedding to photograph at 37w3d. I basically tried to turn off my brain to the fact that I was having a baby until after that date because otherwise I was very nervous about the baby coming before then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2355308 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:56:27 +0000 Alivoo01 2355308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and no? DS was an IUGR baby so I was induced. I currently have a placenta previa which may prevent a vaginal delivery if it doesn't resolve itself come delivery time. And I fear that DD may also be an IUGR baby. Since I was induced the 1st time, I have no idea what to expect if all goes well and I go into labor on my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2355248 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:21:42 +0000 Ginabean3 2355248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: sending you lots of positive thoughts and prayers! Bake little baby, bake!!!❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2355155 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:19:17 +0000 BandDmommy 2355155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginabean3: My story is similar except my baby had 0 patience and came 24 hours even when they tried to stop labor. He's still strong willed so I'm not shocked he came on his own timeline. :). Glad to hear your success on shots! Hopefully I will have same results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2355139 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:02:32 +0000 Ginabean3 2355139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: what happened to me was a slow leak and lots of contractions! Since it was so early and my first pregnancy (and since I had not yet discovered Hellobee haha) I was clueless to what was happening until my gut told me to get to the doctor. They were able to hold me off for 48 hrs for baby to get the steroid shots and then she came right after! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2355100 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 06:21:33 +0000 BandDmommy 2355100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginabean3: I have a nurse coming every week and we are trying to adjust shots so I get as close to 37 weeks as possible. Not sure what happens with you but my water just breaks, no contractions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2354400 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:06:52 +0000 winniebee 2354400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had preterm labor with my first, so I was super worried about it the second time around. I had tons of early contracts and took it very easy in my 3rd tri....and then had to be induced at 38w for other reasons. Go figure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2354388 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:01:21 +0000 Ginabean3 2354388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: yes I was on the shots until 35 weeks! I think it helped? Or maybe I just got lucky? The preterm labor the first time around was completely random and no explanation was ever found. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353679 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:22:47 +0000 lovehoneybee 2353679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm more paranoid about it this time, too, for no real reason. If anything I should have been more paranoid last time...all of our McK nephews were at least 3 weeks early (one was 10 weeks early, but his mom had HELPP), but E was right on time. I've been having a lot more noticeable BH this time, though (I didn't really get any until the very end last time), and I've also hit the "Okay, done now" mental phase, so I think that's why... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353608 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:55:59 +0000 brady80 2353608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: honestly, before this pregnancy we were almost positive we would stop at two, but open to the possibility of three. I loved being pregnant with my first. This time around, not sure I could do it! I'm so tired all the time and sooooo uncomfortable, and I only have one child to chase after </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353594 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:52:00 +0000 travellingbee 2353594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brady80: I'm exactly the same. Makes me wonder how people have like 5 kids when #2 has been this hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353588 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:49:34 +0000 brady80 2353588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am totally paranoid! I think because my last pregnancy I felt great the whole time and this time around I started to feel uncomfortable around 25 weeks. Now at 31 weeks I'm waddling, definitely have more pressure and just overall feel bad. My back was killing last night and I was convinced it was a labor sign. I think it's just harder on your body the second time around, especially when you're chasing a toddler! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353499 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:17:59 +0000 Mrs D 2353499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am just generally more terrified this time around...I dont know why...maybe I feel so fortunate to have such a happy healthy baby that I am worried I couldnt get lucky again? Maybe I am just much more aware of kids and issues they can have this time around? But I have major anxiety this go around...and I am only 23 weeks...ugh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353484 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:03:19 +0000 MrsRcCar 2353484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had N at 37 weeks and E at 35 weeks. I had a feeling the other time I was pregnant that E would come early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353472 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:55:32 +0000 mrsjyw 2353472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Didn't even think it was a possibility, maybe a lil earlier than DS1 who came at 40w3d....</p> <p>DS2 came at 38 weeks! (no labor signs, water broke early in the am) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353423 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:08:16 +0000 BandDmommy 2353423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Honestly at 35 weeks I wouldn't worry unless you are having contractions frequently. In that case, I'd sit down and drink water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353422 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:07:49 +0000 Charm54 2353422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was paranoid the second time, because i was a bridesmaid at a wedding 4 hours away at 38+5. Dd1 was a week early so I was really nervous. I was having timeable painful BHicks for a while. All the worrying was for nothing though, she came at 40+3 :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353420 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:06:39 +0000 BandDmommy 2353420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginabean3: Were you on progesterone shots your 2nd pregnancy? My 1st pregnancy DS was born at 34 weeks, 2nd pregnancy DD was born at 36 weeks. I was on progesterone suppositories with DD and that's only way I made it to 36. My dr said the shots are WAY more effective than suppositories so I'm curious if I will make it past 36 weeks this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353416 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:53:26 +0000 travellingbee 2353416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I get it. Based on how I feel I keep catching myself thinking, oh maybe that's.... And then I'm like no, silly! You're only 32 weeks! I mean I guess it could happen but not likely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353412 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:39:10 +0000 Foodnerd81 2353412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: yeah I know everything says all the late symptoms start earlier... But then it happens to me and I'm all, "what does this mean????" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353409 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:34:24 +0000 travellingbee 2353409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not exactly paranoid about it but I will say that with this second pregnancy I feel a lot weirder and my body feels like I'm having end of pregnancy symptoms already at 32 weeks. It's very strange but sound normal, like every symptom just happens so much earlier the second time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353407 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:31:49 +0000 hilsy85 2353407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was really nervous because my OB thought I would go really early (not pre term, just on the earlier side). I ended up giving birth on my due date (despite being 4 cm dilated for a week and a half prior to that). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353394 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:06:04 +0000 MrsSRS 2353394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginabean3: Ha! I had one 30 and 6 and one 40 and 3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353357 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:31:28 +0000 mauxie 2353357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me! :( With my first two pregnancies, I delivered at 38 weeks so I'm thinking this one will come early, too. Labor with my son was pretty fast, checked into the hospital around noon and delivered at 4:30, and I figure this one will be even faster. I already feel uncomfortable and that the baby is rather low and I'm only 27 weeks! My placenta is apparently low this time so that freaks me out a bit more. Ugh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353355 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:29:28 +0000 Truth Bombs 2353355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I've been on much more heightened watch this time too because I just feel more "off" and "weird" than I did the first time around. The thought of going into labor is also a lot more stressful when you have to figure out what you'll do with the toddler while you're in the hospital! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353354 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:25:01 +0000 Ginabean3 2353354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: same! My first came at 30w5d and during my second pregnancy I was nervous every single day. She ended up coming at 40w5d! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353325 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:16:29 +0000 Foodnerd81 2353325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: yeah I have no reason to think she'd come early, like past experience. I just feel like she will. Plain old paranoia. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353320 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:10:34 +0000 MrsSRS 2353320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first baby was really early so with my second we were paranoid the whole time. I ended up taking castor oil after my due date came and went! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paranoid-about-preterm-labor#post-2353311 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:00:56 +0000 Foodnerd81 2353311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last time I think I was pretty much laid back about when I would go into labor and have the baby- which was great since I went into labor two days before my due date. </p> <p>This time, I'm really paranoid that I'm about to go into labor early. I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow so really, baby would be ok even if I did, but I don't have any risk factors or anything besides feeling "weird" and being more uncomfortable than last time. Plus I think baby went back to transverse. </p> <p>Anyone else more paranoid the second time? Or if you did go into labor early, did you have any early signs? </p>