[ffrebp]

I am 35 weeks pregnant, and for the last 3 days have been having contractions. The hospital, over the phone, told me that I was having practice labor pains. But for how long would this be considered normal? I can barely close my legs due to my babies head bearing down on me. Its scary to think I might go into preterm labor.

[J_9]

I guarantee you that you will go into labor within the next 5 weeks.

What baby is this for you? Do you know how to time your contractions? Is it hot where you live? Are you drinking a lot of water? Are you chewing ice?

I hate to answer questions with questions. However, to help you better I need the answers to these questions.

[ffrebp]

This is my second. The doctors just told me to time them by the hour. 10 in an hour they want me to call them. And yes its hot, but I stay in a room will a/c constantly. I tried to check my own cervix for dialation, but I can't feel anything other than wetness. :/

[J_9]

Please don't try to check your own cervix, you won't be able to do it accurately and you could cause damage if not done correctly.

[J_9]

I'm an RN in labor and delivery... I check cervixes for a living and sometimes it's hard for ME to find a cervix. If I have a hard time, it will be impossible for you.