https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:12:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2202831 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:43:07 +0000 paigeface 2202831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom glad to hear that it can be a normal thing for some of us "unlucky" ones! I think I am one of the ones that have them constantly, I've just started to notice them more. They freak me out for sure though! No pain which is a great sign. I was just really thrown off because I drink so so much water. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2202717 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:23:12 +0000 pinkarmadillo 2202717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@paigeface: Oh wow!! Well I'm glad you were able to drink some water and rest and that take care of it. I haven't had another "episode" since Sunday (just my normal one very few hours) but I find myself hanging on every little move she is making. I can't wait for my appointment tomorrow to make sure all is well and know for sure. </p> <p>@Mrs Green Grass: @QBbride: @MrsRcCar: Thank you ladies!! </p> <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Yes, there wasn't any pain just a little uncomfortable since it was happening so often. I have a hard time reaching my suggested water intake on the weekends since I'm running around so much. During the week it's easy for me! I'm going to be much more conscious of how much I'm taking in now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2202608 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 06:20:45 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2202608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkarmadillo: I'm glad you checked with your doctor! I just wanted to chime in and say that I was one of the (un)lucky ones who had about 5-10 Braxton Hicks each hour, starting around 20 weeks and lasting through the end (both pregnancies). My doctor said some women just have more than others. As long as you are drinking your water and there isn't pain with it, I wouldn't worry too much </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2202456 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:45:13 +0000 QBbride 2202456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkarmadillo: glad everything was OK! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2202449 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:39:00 +0000 paigeface 2202449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Had to come back to this post because I had the same thing happen tonight! I'm 26 weeks Thursday and I've had them off and on since 17 weeks but nothing substantial. Started having them when I got home from work. Texted a midwife friend and she just told me to lay on my left side and drink more water (although I drink a ton of water through the day, 60oz!) They've calmed down a ton but it had me kinda worried for a bit! I logged on my Ovia app tonight and the first thing it said for 26 weeks was "you might begin to notice an increase in contractions." :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2202095 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:00:30 +0000 paigeface 2202095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad to hear everything is ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201856 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:29:59 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2201856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkarmadillo: glad to hear the update! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201816 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:01:17 +0000 pinkarmadillo 2201816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for help!! I took your advice and called back to my doctor. Sorry I didn't update yesterday but I spent a little more time on the couch on my side and drinking fluids. Shortly after my post they started to span further and further apart. After a nap I was still having maybe one or two an hour. There wasn't any pain and after I called my doctor back he seemed to think that maybe I was really dehydrated and overdid it the day before. I was in nesting mode full force and then DH and I had sex that morning which with all of that caused me to just have an increase in BHs. He did tell me that if any part of me felt the need to come in today and let him do a quick check so I may do that on my lunch. Other than that I will be going in on Wednesday for my 28 week appointment. She is moving around like normal which makes me feel much more at ease! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201736 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 07:50:26 +0000 MrsRcCar 2201736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkarmadillo: Hope your resting momma! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201646 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 23:19:17 +0000 yoursilverlining 2201646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB said to call if I had more than 6 Braxton hicks in an hour. A few times I did, and I called, and they just had me lay down for at least an hour and drink water. One thing my OB said that stayed with me was that BH shouldn't hurt, which was true for me - they could be very uncomfortable but they were not painful. If they are painful, I'd call. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201636 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 22:36:52 +0000 QBbride 2201636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkarmadillo: just checking in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201585 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 20:57:13 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2201585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have called again. You just never know, especially if this isn't normal for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201509 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:57:26 +0000 BandDmommy 2201509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd call your doc. How are you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201504 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:55:17 +0000 mrsrugbee 2201504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't go. I always get BH like that. Particularly with my first pregnancy. Unless there's painful cramping or leaking fluid, everything is probably fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201475 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:03:35 +0000 regberadaisy 2201475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope you called your doc back! Let us know what he said.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201442 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:51:54 +0000 turkeylurkey 2201442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Better to get checked. Don't feel silly going. I went to l&amp;d at 32 weeks because I thought my water broke. It didn't but gave me peace of mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201435 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:34:04 +0000 Mama Bird 2201435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go to L&amp;D! They will see you and you don't have the horrible wait like the ER. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201428 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:19:07 +0000 Ginabean3 2201428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please, please, please go to your L&amp;D! From prior experience it's always better to be overly cautious. And like PP said, if it is indeed labor, they can try stopping it and getting medical attention will make all the difference! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201427 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:18:23 +0000 MrsH 2201427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd go in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201425 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:07:12 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2201425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go. Overly cautious is absolutely the right call. If they are truly Braxton hicks you are probably okay, but they are not, you might need meds to calm them down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201424 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:01:00 +0000 Truth Bombs 2201424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would also go ahead and go to L&amp;D. Those contractions are pretty close and mixed with frequent discharge I think it just doesn't hurt to get looked at. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201422 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:58:42 +0000 QBbride 2201422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkarmadillo: it's probably a good idea to get checked just to make sure they're BH's and not actually contractions. They're coming pretty frequently! And I agree, I'd head right up to L&amp;D. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201414 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:40:34 +0000 78h2o 2201414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd call your doctor back, but also say to trust your gut. If you feel uncomfortable with the doctor's advice, I'd go to L&amp;D. Skip the ER if you can...L&amp;D would be faster, I'm pretty sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201411 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:33:20 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2201411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd call! Could be because I was just reading the midwives pamphlets on preterm labour, but if they aren't going away or slowing down, it's better to get checked out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201394 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:14:53 +0000 OhCaptain 2201394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My midwife told me "always call, better to be safe" and she told me to always call if I have at least six contractions in one hour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201389 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:05:54 +0000 MamaCate 2201389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkarmadillo: I would say better safe than sorry! Calling back is a good idea and if not, go in. You are so early that if they need to stop contractions, it could make a big difference for baby. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201387 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:59:47 +0000 lamariniere 2201387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would call the doctor back and tell him they aren't going away and see what he says. I hope everything is ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-the-er#post-2201380 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:21:51 +0000 pinkarmadillo 2201380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im 27 weeks 4 days and have been having Braxton Hicks all morning. Also more discharge than normal. It's pretty watery. I spoke with my doctor 45 minutes ago and he advised me to drink some water and lay on my left side for an hour and see if that takes care of the BHs. So far they're still coming. </p> <p>Here is how often:<br /> 12:22<br /> 12:31<br /> 12:36<br /> 12:49<br /> 12:52<br /> 1:10</p> <p>So my question to you is would you go in to be checked? I don't want to be overly cautious but I don't want to take any chances either! </p>