I just got off the phone with my OB's on-call doctor. I started having mild period-like cramps earlier today but it wasn't consistent and I chalked it up to growing pains.
On my way home, I started getting a lower back ache. At first, I thought it was just from sitting in the car but it has continued off and on for the last 3 hours.
It's not unbearably painful and nothing seems to be timely or consistent. It feels like AF is coming in a few days.
Of course I consulted Dr. Google first and everything that showed period-like cramps and backache said Pre-term labor.
The doctor said to take it easy tonight and to call the office in the morning to try to get in to make sure everything is OK. I don't have any spotting or bleeding and no pelvic pressure. She said it could be round ligament pain which can present as cramps. I always thought it was more of a stabbing pain?
If anything gets worse, I'm supposed to call her back.
I hate this. All of the feelings of the ectopic are coming back. That scared, pit in my stomach feeling. I hate not having any control over this. I hate not knowing if anything is really wrong.
8 comments:
Is it possible that you have a urinary tract infection? I had one when I was 18 weeks and it caused the symptoms you described, in addition to some scary bleeding. I'm hoping you have a calm night and an uneventful next 20-ish weeks!
Yikes! I am sorry you are scared. I hope it is nothing at all, but if it gets worse or you just can't shake the feeling that something is wrong, call your doc and go to the ER. Thoughts and prayers!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. As Thomas mentioned (above), I hope it is just UTI!
Oh hon, how scary for you. I agree with Emily, if you would find it useful make that trip to the ER. The doctors don't sound that worried tho. I hope that gives you some peace. Sending you hugs and warm reassuring thoughts.
Just breathe and take it one step at a time. Keep in touch with your doctor and STOP googling scary stuff! (smile)
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Oh No!! Im so sorry that this is happening! I hope that it turns out to be nothing at all! Praying for you!!
I hope you're feeling better - please post when you're up to it.
Did you end up going in to the doctor/or hospital? Hope things didn't get any worse so you didn't have to.
((hugs))
Keeping you in my thoughts.
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