So, I went to the dr yesterday for my 38 week check up. No real changes. Everything looks good, baby just doesn't want to come out! After my appt, I started having pretty strong contractions. I didn't think much of it, I have been having them for about 2 weeks now. Mom and I ran some errands and then I went to her house. I decided to take a bath because that always makes them go away. However, after about 30 min in the tub, the contractions were stronger and 2 min apart. I called my nurse and headed to Labor and Delivery Triage.
I was hooked up to a monitor and sure enough, I was having contractions every 2 min. About every third one was prettty painful, but the others were managable. The nurse checked me and I hadn't changed. She sent me on a walk for an hour, yes an hour. I haven't walked for an hour straight since I got my blood clot. She also told me to walk through the contractions. I did my best. When I returned to the room, she checked me again. Still, with no changes. Stupid contractions, all for nothing. She was ready to send me home with Ambien, but then I started crying and saying how much pain I was in. She offered to let me soak in the tub for an hour. So, that's where I headed. After 40 min, the tub wasn't comfortable anymore and I really just preferred to go home if I wasn't staying, so I headed back to my room. After each intervention, they have to hook me back up to the monitor for at least 20 min and recheck me. I continued to have contractions every 2 min, but continued to have no change. So after starting this adventure at 4 pm, I left the hospital depressed, tired, and groggy (Ambien) at almost 9 pm.
The Ambien helped me fall asleep fast last night, but after about 5 or 6 hours, I was wide awake.
No real contractions to speak of this morning and Campbell is moving and shaking like nothing ever happened yesterday. So, here's looking to Monday! I will be induced at 7 am, unless this turkey actually decides to try to come on his own again. Wish me luck!
3 comments:
bummer. this is just going to make Labor so much sweeter when he really comes....cause lets be honest labor isn't all that sweet.
Kimmy - I always said you must have been my daughter.... I went to the hospital 4 times with Chad. Every time they would put me on the monitor and say yes I was in labor and nothing was happening. I would go home and a few days later they would start again. 4th time - it finally happened!!! I will tell you - it did make the actual labor alot easier. I had all my babies natural. No pain killers. I promise it will be well worth it.
Holy Cow, I had no idea you had an induction yet. (Guess I am a loser friend) So excited for you. My little kidlets as you well know sent me to triage multiple times before they decided to make their grad entrances. I can't wait to see this little munchkin. Sleep lots and rest lots this weekend. You will need it!
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