SOS! 38 weeks, period-like cramps, acetaminophen OK?

adzuki · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:48 AM

Well, as the title says, I am 38 weeks and suffering from baad cramping. They aren't really regular (yet?!), so I doubt that I am in labour, but they are really strong - stronger than what I used to get before my period (but not so strong that I can't talk or do basic stuff when they come on).

BUT, they are coming every 15-25 minutes and I am afraid that I won't be able to sleep tonight if I don't get them under some control. Anyone know if acetaminophen might help/ be Ok to take?

Didn't sleep well last night, and would love to sleep tonight!

Thank you!!!

A

Lorien · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:51 AM

Absolutely Tylenol is safe to take during pregnancy, though whether it will help is another question :-) If it's labour, maybe not so much. In my prenatal class, they suggested that if you think you're in early labour, then do whatever it takes to get some sleep... including a glass of wine, if available. All the women in the class were very excited at the prospect of some wine...

adzuki · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:52 AM

hmmmm - sounds good to me! May have to try that!

A

HeidiLSparks · Jul 13th, 2009, 02:03 AM

Yup its totally safe to take

adzuki · Jul 13th, 2009, 02:16 AM

Not helping a lot yet

Perhaps I need another dose???

Ibuprofen used to help my period cramps, but I know we aren't allowed that! Sigh. Wouldn't it be funny if this was labour and I showed up drunk??!!

A

TheNewWife · Jul 13th, 2009, 02:22 AM

A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is this???? Early labour???? I need more little babies to visit until I get my own !!! Hurry up

P.S. I know that Tylenol is okay during a pregnancy because I've been taking truckloads of it (unfortunately) for my ribs ...

tasha41 · Jul 13th, 2009, 02:24 AM

You can take tylenol, I would personally take the tylenol and warm up a heating pad/hot water bottle to help with the cramps

May be BH also??

adzuki · Jul 13th, 2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewWife

A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is this???? Early labour???? I need more little babies to visit until I get my own !!! Hurry up

P.S. I know that Tylenol is okay during a pregnancy because I've been taking truckloads of it (unfortunately) for my ribs ...

Well, it's gonna hafta happen sometime soon - she can't stay in there forever

I don't think these are actual labour cramps - it feels JUST like when I used to get bad PMS - but they aren't getting more intense nor are they more frequent. Just practicing for the big times

Will text you when it's time though!

well, the wine has definitely made me sleepy (I'm a cheap drunk!!!), may try a tylenol and cuddle up in bed. Leaving the bottle on the counter just in case I wake up in the middle of the night!

Wish me luck tonite!

A

adzuki · Jul 13th, 2009, 13:29 PM

Well, that SUCKED!

The wine helped me sleep, but I was awakened by stabbing pains that radiated through my back and down my legs at about 3am. I could NOT remain lying down, they were that painful. So I sat on the couch and started to time them - they lasted 4 minutes and were from 12-15 minutes apart (so every 10 minutes or so from the end of one to the start of another - NOT long enough to sleep!).

I took a tylenol, and eventually fell asleep on the couch at around 5 am, and was awakened by my OH when he got up for work

Good thing I'm on mat leave, as I slept until 9:30.

I knew they weren't labour contractions, but sheesh! Do "false" labour or "practice" contractions HAVE to be so painful?????

Harumpf!

A

TheNewWife · Jul 13th, 2009, 13:32 PM

Sorry you had such a crappy sleep. I think you're getting ready to deliver, though!! I can't wait!

Jul 13th, 2009, 01:48 AM	#1
adzuki Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver. BC Posts: 4,772	SOS! 38 weeks, period-like cramps, acetaminophen OK? Well, as the title says, I am 38 weeks and suffering from baad cramping. They aren't really regular (yet?!), so I doubt that I am in labour, but they are really strong - stronger than what I used to get before my period (but not so strong that I can't talk or do basic stuff when they come on). BUT, they are coming every 15-25 minutes and I am afraid that I won't be able to sleep tonight if I don't get them under some control. Anyone know if acetaminophen might help/ be Ok to take? Didn't sleep well last night, and would love to sleep tonight! Thank you!!! A

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Lorien Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 817	Absolutely Tylenol is safe to take during pregnancy, though whether it will help is another question :-) If it's labour, maybe not so much. In my prenatal class, they suggested that if you think you're in early labour, then do whatever it takes to get some sleep... including a glass of wine, if available. All the women in the class were very excited at the prospect of some wine...

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adzuki Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver. BC Posts: 4,772	Not helping a lot yet Perhaps I need another dose??? Ibuprofen used to help my period cramps, but I know we aren't allowed that! Sigh. Wouldn't it be funny if this was labour and I showed up drunk??!! A

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TheNewWife Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 6,928	A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is this???? Early labour???? I need more little babies to visit until I get my own !!! Hurry up P.S. I know that Tylenol is okay during a pregnancy because I've been taking truckloads of it (unfortunately) for my ribs ...

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tasha41 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 23,921	You can take tylenol, I would personally take the tylenol and warm up a heating pad/hot water bottle to help with the cramps May be BH also??

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adzuki Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver. BC Posts: 4,772	Well, that SUCKED! The wine helped me sleep, but I was awakened by stabbing pains that radiated through my back and down my legs at about 3am. I could NOT remain lying down, they were that painful. So I sat on the couch and started to time them - they lasted 4 minutes and were from 12-15 minutes apart (so every 10 minutes or so from the end of one to the start of another - NOT long enough to sleep!). I took a tylenol, and eventually fell asleep on the couch at around 5 am, and was awakened by my OH when he got up for work Good thing I'm on mat leave, as I slept until 9:30. I knew they weren't labour contractions, but sheesh! Do "false" labour or "practice" contractions HAVE to be so painful????? Harumpf! A

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Jul 13th, 2009, 13:32 PM	#10
TheNewWife Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 6,928	Sorry you had such a crappy sleep. I think you're getting ready to deliver, though!! I can't wait!

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