Preterm labor or just anxious?

I’m 33w 4d ftm, and for the past 3 days ive had some sort of preterm labor sign, the diarrhea, the period like cramping in my stomach, and the other day had consistent Braxton hicks however they didn’t make it under the five minute mark everytime. Some family think I’m fine others are worried but I know I have had lots of anxiety this whole pregnancy and don’t want to waste the ER’s time. Am I making a big deal out of this? Any advice please!!!!

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Have ya gone to L&D just to check it all out?

Hey! I’m literally right there with you - 33w 4d and feeling all the things that could be nothing or could be something. I actually JUST got back home from L&D after a very similar story - cramping & painful contractions that were consistent but spaced out. I went in because I’m of the mind that it’s always better to check and rule out any kind of bad outcome so that anxiety can go away since it has such a big effect on you and baby anyway! I don’t think you ever have to feel bad about going in, but I would recommend calling L&D instead of going to the ER if that’s an option since they are much more sensitive to the way expecting moms are feeling.

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