What would you do?

Question

My doctors office is horrible about calling back when we call with questions and my doctor tends to use the phrase “don’t worry about it” a little too much. So here’s my dilemma...earlier I went to use the restroom to pee, I thought I was done but I sat there for about 10 to 15 seconds and felt more “pee” come out. So I waited and felt more come out.  My first thought was my water had broken so I waited a bit, nothing more. I kept having the urge to go but nothing. I haven’t had that happen since, but my lower back has been hurting and I’ve been feeling kinda crampy since then. I had contractions all day yesterday but not consistent enough to go in. I just started having contractions 8 to 6 minutes apart. Would you go to the hospital and get checked just in case or wait it out a while longer to see if contractions get closer together or have more leakage?

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Sometimes I have to sit there and get more pee to come out. Your contractions need to be getting stronger and closer together and need to last longer than a minute. Just keep timing them and seeing if their intensity grows. 
I went in with my second in false labor and that was not fun and I ended up with two hospital bills because of it. Don’t stress too much and just keep timing the contractions.

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I would go in and get checked out! Good luck to you x

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You can call l&d and ask them if you can’t get ahold of your doctor

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I’d switch practices but that’s just me. Follow your gut I say...

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Sounds like a uti. Flush with fluid

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If it were me, I’d probably call or go to the hospital to get checked out. If your water breaks and labor doesn’t start, it can lead to infection. If you’re leaking amniotic fluid, even if the waters aren’t entirely broken, it’s still cause for concern because having enough fluid for baby is important (although I don’t remember why, I just know it is).

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I’m not very found of my obgyn office either for different reason but related to medical issues. 
You can switch if you feel not listened too getting a provider that makes you feel safe is important for both you and the baby even if it’s just reassurance. 
As for your possible water break, know that after your water breaks typically contractions become very very difficult! At least that was my experience with my first three. 
But everyone has a different experience so your in the right to call to make sure it’s okay them not getting back to you I hear you. That’s not helpful. 
You can go in to get checked with a test stripe to see if it’s amniotic fluid or not. Cervix checks are really not recommended these days my obgyn and nurses have told me only if absolutely nessicery because of risk of infection. Though I’m not sure if that’s just her or that’s the new standard. 
Contractions are not fake if they are consistent and go away with changing positions or distressing. Also being dehydrated will make you have contractions, do drink up allot of water, or gatorade because too much water will deplete your electrolytes. 
Anyways I’m not a medical professional and this is just my experience and what I’ve have found. 
If your ob refuses to answer any question you have you have. The right to seek someone else for care. Even in the third trimester

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