When do I start timing?

Question

So I have been feeling “crampy” all day. I am 2 cm dilated, found out 2 days ago. I have a high pain tolerance so I don’t know when I should start timing? I am getting cramps but they are like period cramps. Will contractions make me hurl over in pain? Or should I start timing these “cramps” even if they don’t hurt as bad as i am expecting them to? I have no idea what to expect

Answer

I saw my dr yesterday and she told me I’m ok as long as i don’t have any more than 4-5 contractions an hour than I’m fine

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I’d start timing anything that you feel is coming in increments. Even if it’s just uterine tightening, but no pain

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I had preterm contractions and honestly only timing them is what clued me in. They were more uncomfortable than painful for me. 🤷‍♀️

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My midwife says when you can talk through a contraction then they’re good ones.

When do I start timing?

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