Should I go to L&D?

Question

Second time mom but never had all this with the first one. I posted earlier about being frustrated with the pain. 33 weeks and 2 days preggy.
Doc got back to me and has me scheduled in for tomorrow but said if the heart palpitations gets worse or if I have chest pain and short of breath to go to labor and delivery.

I have a high pain tolerance so I'm not sure what to do. Here's what's been going on since the phone call a few hours ago...
Mild tightening of the chest but no sharp pain with slight shortness of breath. Sharp pain in pelvis and sometimes lower abdomen above the pelvis. Inconsistent but noticeable contractions all over the place. Stools are trying to turn to diarrhea. Mild headache.

I'm well hydrated, had well over 8 cups today. Been resting but the resting doesn't really stop any of the pain..:

I hate to drag my three year old and husband out into the rain for nothing. I don't know what to do at this point. Any advice?

Answer

I'm a ftm but from what I went through I would say go in to ease your mind. About a month ago I was getting contractions and my doctor had told me to come in the next day or if I felt the need to go in that night. I decided that if something was wrong I did not want to want till morning to find out so I went in. I ended up being dehydrated even though I had kept up with my water intake due to me vomiting and having runny stool.

Answer

A lot of women don't think much of their symptoms and hate to be fussed over, but that being said its better safe than sorry. My friends mom had slight shortness of breath and a sore shoulder, she had been moving some things that day and never thought twice about it. But her roommate woke up and asked what was wrong, she took her immediately to the ER and it turned out to be a mild heart attack.

Answer

I also have a high pain tolerance, so I understand you not wanting to cause a fuss, but as my doctor keeps telling me; it's better safe than sorry. They would rather us come in and get checked out, than think we're overreacting.

Should I go to L&D?

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