I have such mixed emotions as I type this post. On one hand, I feel so grateful that August is still safe in my womb growing and developing as he should. On the other hand, I am SO tired of visiting Labor & Delivery for false alarms. I'm tired of inconveniencing people with watching our girls or having my husband miss work. I'm tired of what feels like "crying wolf" and all that that entails. I'm also tired of the pain that goes along with contractions.
It makes me feel like I'm crazy. In some respects, I feel like this is my first baby. I've never made it this far so everything is new. I'm told to come in when my contractions are 2-4 minutes apart and then I do and they continue to be 2-4 minutes apart, but that's not enough for labor. Instead it turns out to be something like, "drink more water." Then I feel super dumb for going in for contractions if it was just a dehydration issue. AGH! It's so frustrating!
So, here's the latest, for those interested. I am 80% effaced, I am not dilated as of yet, I'm supposed to drink water like there is no tomorrow, and now I'm told to come in when everything gets stronger. Apparently, contractions that are 2-4 minutes apart is not my marker anymore. So, there you have it, folks.
The last time I was in L&D (Dec. 15), I swore to myself that I would not go in unless it was the real thing. That's what I get for swearing. Since last night was yet another L&D false alarm visit.
The silver lining: August is still cooking and I feel very fortunate to have so much love & support for myself and this little guy.
The Warren Family
5 comments:
Yikes!
This doesn't sound like fun at all.
And I had to look up the word 'effaced'.
Good luck! I hope it happens soon!
I know this is probably NOT what you want to hear... but my mother-in-law (Linda) wold seriously tell you to go have sex (if you remember... she is a working nurse mid-wife). There is something in the 'you know what' that helps with getting the baby out. I swear, that's what she was always telling me to go do when the baby was ready to come... not sure if you want the baby out now or if you want him to cook a little longer. Just a suggestion. I hope all goes well for you and August.
My contractions were always close together with both my deliveries. I learned not to go to the hospital until they hurt enough to stop me from walking or talking. Good luck! It's so hard to figure out sometimes!!!
I'm so glad he's still cooking! And it's always better to err on the side of caution. If you are delivering at St. Jude you are welcome to drop the girls off on the way anytime you need to!
The last month never fails to feel like two months...but you'll get through it:) I remember going in for a false alarm with Bryton...I felt pretty dum. But it's better to be safe than sorry.
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