a hello and personal q.

hi all.
my name is kel, and i will be applying for midwifery in 2010. i have to do a years course on social sciences first, and had planned to do this this year, but am now pregnant with my 3rd child, so will be starting next year instead.
i am really looking forward to getting to know you all.
now for my q.....i really hope you dont mind me asking this, but im having trouble finding info, and am worried sick....
im 18 weeks, and have a horrrible feeling im in Preterm Labour!
i have placenta previa too (dont know if that helps with info) anyways, all day today, i have had what felt like braxton hicks, but more regular and painful (uncomfortable). i feel sick and i have back ache. my Waters have not broken, and i def dont have a urine infection.
i timed the 'contractions' earlier and they were coming every 10 mins.
however, the baby is sort of poking out a little...maybe its back??....so i found it difficult to feel with my hands if my stomach was tightening or not, but i def felt it inside.
please can someone give me a little advice?? if you need any more info, just ask, and a huge thank you. x

hi kel-firstly welcome to the site- i too am a kel
congrats on ur pregnancy!

first of all- have you rang delivery suite (or wherever ur planning to have your baby) or your community midwife for advice? and if so what did they say?

I'm not great shakes at advice or anything, being a first-year, but (maybe a stupid question) is there any possibility you could be unwell, like with a bug or anything?

My advice would be ring to get advice (haha) and in the meantime, have a bath, try and relax and keep an eye on things to see if they are becoming more uncomfortable or more regular.

please keep us posted, i hope that helps a little xxxxxx

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"With my hands, i have felt the strength it takes to grow, and release new spirit......."
"All the best births are the ones where you only have time to record times on a paper towel..."- a midwife, somewhere in the middle

thanks for replying, i havent called anyone, as i always worry i am wasting their time and i am over reacting,
im pretty sure i havent ate anything dodgy. i had a bug a few weeks ago, and the feelings from that are still very raw, lol, so i def dont feel like i did then.

i really dont want to call anyone unless i have too

Hi Kel,
I would say call someone! I called my midwife so much in my last pregnancy, and I know it can feel silly sometimes but it is so nice to have the relief of finding out that something is normal and no need to worry. Call them and put your mind at rest.
Hope you feel better soon
x x x

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Decided to postpone my application to 2010 for Beds and ARU x x x

Hii. Welcome to the site!! and congratulations on your pregnancy.

Aww don't for one minute feel you would be wasting the midwives time, I'm sure they will be more than happy to help. And would much rather you rang than sat there worrying.

I would definitely ring them, as stated above. From my own experience I had terrible braxton hicks from about 4 months:-( hope all is well x x x x x

thanks girls.
well the cramps seem to have gone, but my back is still hurting, so maybe they were braxtons after all?
i will see what happens today and call the mw if they start again.
x x

i just wanted to add, i had a really big glob of discharge last night. it was clear to yellowy colour, and looked like a big stingy bit of snot, lol. sorry.
i still have back ache.

Keli, please ring your midwife darling, if not to put your mind at rest then do it for me !!

Explain all the things that have been happening to you over the past couple of days, it may be nothing and if it is then you can stop worrying.

Personally i would be a little concerned over the discharge, but a phonecall is all it takes, dont think you are being a nuisance they are there to advise you.

Will you post later to let us know ??

XX

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Was unsuccessful again , but will keep trying !!

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind......Gandhi.

Call delivery suite or your community midwife if you're worried. I don't think anyone is supposed to give medical advice on the forum.

Welcome and good luck x

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ok, thanks ladies, i will call her now. x