Ok odd question.
How long can pre labor last? I have been having contractions since sunday and they don't get any closer and/or change in intesity. I was just wondering since even with two previous births I have never before experienced this. I don't even know if it is pre labor or not. I just thought I would see if anyone else has gone through it and maybe compare notes or something. Oh side note... I do have a dr appt tomorrow... well today now. I will ask my dr about it then, but until I see him I figured this was the next best thing.

momincali

I had false labor for 2 1/2 days with my 3rd baby. I knew they were false because after 20 minutes of quick pace walking they would subside, only to come back a few hours later. Any change in my activity, or level of activity would reduce the pain. They also didn't increase in intensity. They stopped and 2 days later I went into active labor. Call your doc and keep close tabs on the movement of the baby! Happy Pushing!

Myth

I have a dr appt later today.... ugg it's been three days of this now... didn't get much sleep last night at all between bathroom trips and the b/h contractions. I don't know that my dr will let me labor at this point since i'm not even 32 weeks (will be on friday) He might though since i'm probably measuring over 40 weeks now. I honestly feel like i've been in labor since sunday. It seems that the only thing that helps is sitting and rocking. The babies are still moving around but not during the contractions. They typically move after the pains are over. I cannot wait to see my dr. today. I'll know then if he's going to order magnesium sulfate? or not. He did tell me that at 34 weeks he would only stop labor for a few days to give me the steroid shot, and then let me go. I hope he'll consider that for a week or two early. I know they both weigh around 4lbs now. So essentally i'm carrying 8lbs of baby and my body is saying enough is enough. I was nesting last week and partially defrosted the freezer, Drew made me stop since it was almost one in the morning at the time.... LOL. I feel like it's going to be any day now... I don't know how much longer my body will hold out. I don't even feel too tired after only two hours of sleep last night. Keep your fingers crossed though i'm not sure if thats for delivery or to keep them in...lol. thanks

Sorry momincali, got the spread it around message....

mysterious3000

False labor and true labor are very tricky and can be very hard to tell the difference at times. Ive given birth to four children and am now 37 weeks pregnant with my 5th each time was different but what I think may be going on is that your body is preparing its self for the real thing now if contractions get more frequent and regular in consistincy then I would say pack that bag and shoot for labor and delivery