PLEASE HELP-- am i in labor?

Question

i had my bloody show this morning around 11, and i am (as of 2 days ago) 2cm and 80% effaced, though this may have changed..

my contractions are now between 4 and 5 minutes apart, and are starting to become more painful.

but the pain in my back associated with the contractions isnt that bad.

the contractions themselves make me cringe and tense up and make my eyes water though.

this is my first baby so i dont know if this is a false alarm or the real deal?

everyone's bodies are different so im not sure what i should be really expecting...

can anyone please help me?

any advice would be nice.

Answer 1

wow you really should go to the emergency room.. or at least call your doctor if its not too late

but you should jus go to the er

Answer 2

Sure does sound like it. If your contractions are regular, then you are probably in labor. It wouldn't hurt to call your doctor or go to L&D to be safe!!

Answer 3

Congrat to you honey!!!, and GOOD LUCK :)

but you need to get off this computer fast and get yourself to your hospital!! here is a site i found if this is a false alarm, you can read it later !! but it sound s like your in the middle/ later part of labor!!!

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/labor_sig...

Answer 4

Why are you here looking for answers?  It sounds like you're in labor.  Get to the hospital!

Answer 5

it doesn'tmatter if you dont know you need to get to the hospital just in case because you never know  

Answer 6

call your doctor or midwife now!  they should have an after hours answering service.  if not, get to the hospital!  don't be afraid of being embarrassed if it's a false alarm...better safe than sorry!  good luck and congrats!

Answer 7

Okay, just....go to the doctor honey! If you can.

If it's a false alarm it's no biggie, women come in with false alarms all the time.

Keep breathing and try to relax!

Good luck!

Answer 8

Sounds real to me. You must be in the states because up here in canada we get medical so we dont hesitate to go to the hospital..  

Answer 9

I can't believe your asking people on yahoo about the obvious.  yes your in labor, call 911.

Answer 10

Sounds like you need to get your butt off yahoo and to the ER!!!  Hope you'll get through the contractions okay, get the epidural! Good luck

Answer 11

911.

Answer 12

I am pretty sure you are in labor.  Maybe you should go to the hospital.  The best of luck to you.    

Answer 13

Call labor and delivery at the hospital where you plan to deliver.  They will ask what you are feeling and tell you wether or not to come in.

Answer 14

Its OK to call an ambulance on a false alarm.

Answer 15

its better safe then sorry ... i would go to a docter . good louck with the new baby !  

Answer 16

Get to the hospital pretty quick it sound like true labor that's if the contractions are regular and not all over the place don't waste too much time cos by then it could be to late and you deliver in the car.

Answer 17

BABIES!!!

Answer 18

You have probably had the baby by now so congrats

Answer 19

GO TO THE HOSPITAL AND GET OFF THE INERNET

Answer 20

Go to the Hospital  

Answer 21

First time baby, these could be braxton-hicks contractions. That means "false" labor.  It's preparation for the real thing.  But it could be labor starting.  If it's real, you're having the baby.  If it's "false" you'll wake up in AM without contractions and still pregnant.  If you can relax enough to sleep, I would, making sure your suitcase is all packed.  If it's real, it'll get more and more intense and closer together.  You WILL know when it's time to go.  Don't panic and trust yourself.  Your body knows what it is doing.