I went to the doctor this afternoon. I had called them earlier in the day because around 2:00am I started having some intense contractions every five minutes for about 40 seconds each time. I couldn't even rest between contractions because I was having back labor and that does not let up ever! This went on for about 5 hours. I wasn't sure if I should go to the hospital because though the contractions were very regular and border lining on really painful, they were not increasing in intensity over time. They just stayed the same. I knew if I went to the hospital that they would just send me home. The contractions finally fizzled out around 10:00 in the morning and became more intermittent and pattern-free.
The doctor said I am between a 4 and a 5. Most women would be in active labor in the hospital by this time, but not me. She said my body is trying to go into active labor, but it just won't yet. If I were having a girl she would break my water, but baby boys have more trouble with under-developed lungs and she doesn't want to force him out if he isn't ready. If I keep up the pace I am going at and considering my progress thus far, I could easily have this baby at any time so I need to be ready to dash to the hospital. I could also stay in this state for another week. Who knows? I got a prescription for a sleep pill to help get me through the night and I should take a supped-up Tylenol to get me through the days when I'm working.
In other news, my sister-in-law Margaret had her baby girl last night- 9 pounds, 21 3/4 inches. They think her name will be Lila Grace. Congrats!!
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Yea Margaret. Tell her Congrats from me. What a big baby. Hope both mom and baby are doing great. As for you. Hang in there. Call me anytime, I'll be ready to help as needed.
Tell margaret that her newborn baby weighs as much as my 2 1/2 month old baby
Oh Chiara! I was up all not too, but not with contractions. One week before I have a baby and Avery decides that she doesn't like sleeping anymore.
Almost there!
Holy Cow girlfriend! That is when I went into active labor. Good luck. I cant wait and totally wish I was there!
Wow! You rock. I had back labor the entire time. It was awful! And I was admitted at 1cm... yeah. Your doctor is right about the lungs of baby boys... we've already dealt with problems with Weston, but he seems to be growing out of it. Good luck, and get some rest! Congrats on the new niece! I get my first niece (under 30 yrs old!) in April!
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