Frustrated-bad prodromal labor story....update number 15

[mama2rey]

Yesterday I was positive I was in full labor. My doula was over, I was having ctx that were 3-5 minutes apart-and they got closer together. I labored from 7pm-3am at which point we went to the hospital because we actually thought I was in transition. When I got there I was 2cm dialated, and 90% effaced.


obviously they sent me home, they won't let you in the birthing rooms unless you are at 4cm. My MW was really nice about it. I had to go in to see her this morning-there was no change, and my labor had stopped. She told me to get some rest-and actually gave me a perscription for vicodin-which I just took. I really need to sleep.

The good thing that came out of this is that my maternity leave has officially started. She actually wrote me a note that I can use and she changed my Short Term Disability papers-to say that I am officially unable to work-which is a relief. It was getting stressful to just be there waiting for labor to start. Now I can at least be home nesting, and not feeling guilty.

I am going to sleep now. According to my MW-some women dialate once they get rest. At this point, I just need sleep.

I don't know how much more of this prodromal stuff I can take. If I have another night like last night-I want to seriously consider being induced. I can't make that choice right now though, I am way to tired.

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Originally Posted by expectantmami

and actually gave me a perscription for vicodin-.

huh? Why?

Oh....so you could get some rest...I see.

That is a long time to labor and not see any changes. You must feel so frustrated.

Get some nice sleep. SLEEP starts labor I'll bet. Bodys like to be well rested!

[bumblebeej]

rest well

[*MamaJen*]

s Get some rest, mama. Everything always looks better on the other side of a nap. That's great about your leave officially being started. I couldn't imagine trying to work through prodromal labor.

[cravenab00]

oh hon

i've been there. ive had horrible prodromal labor the last 2 pregnancies. so many times i thought i was at the point of pushing only to find that i was 2-3 cm, and everything would come to a screeching halt.

as hard as it is to hear, this is your body preparing. think of it this way, the more stuff your body does now, the less it'll have to do during labor!

hopefully a good rest will do wonders for you, and your labor.

[kittywitty]

[jentina]

Hi Karen,

I was just popping in from the Feb 2008 due date club to see how you were doing. I'm so sorry things aren't progressing yet. Get some rest and hang in there!

Jen

[zjande]

Oh geez how totally frustrating. I'd feel so discouraged. I hope you get some amazing rest & wake up refreshed & that baby comes soon after!

[clintonhillmama]

hope you're able to get some rest & can birth your baby on a full tank of gas. sending you ELV big time!

[Belleweather]

Originally Posted by expectantmami

I don't know how much more of this prodromal stuff I can take. If I have another night like last night-I want to seriously consider being induced. I can't make that choice right now though, I am way to tired.

Oh, Karen. I was having the same thing last night and thinking the same thoughts. Of course, in my case it wasn't labor at all but a terrible stomach flu. But yeah, I was thinking seriously about demanding a section because I just wanted the damn baby OUT and couldn't take it anymore.

Hopefully, you're having a great sleep.

[joannalovesyou]

oh honey.

i'm so sorry. it is the worst feeling in the world to be sent home. i wish that they wouldn't do it. it feels like such a defeat. your body is telling you one thing and telling your medical staff another. get your facts straight, body.

i hope that everything gets in sync for you soon. we're all thinking of you and sending you best wishes!

[Quindin]

I am so sorry... :

That happened to me when I was expecting my first. I laboured all day but when I went to the hospital I was 2cm and was sent home I just sat home and cried. I went into labour the day after though.

The good news is that since it is your first baby, chances are that your labour is REALLY, REALLY soon!! See, us mamas of many, get teased like this for weeks and weeks and nothing happens. If a first time mama has such a close call it IS because labour is really close!!

Sending you vibes for an easy labour soon!

[Frenchie2]

Originally Posted by expectantmami

I am going to sleep now. According to my MW-some women dialate once they get rest. At this point, I just need sleep.

Oh, I am so sorry that you are going through this. I hope you get lots of sleep and wake up dilated more and in full labor - and well rested. If it makes you feel any better, with my first I was up forever not progressing from 3 cm with after my water broke. I got some sleep and woke up dilated to 7 cm. My body just needed some rest to move labor along - I definately would not have been up to pushing out my little guy when I was so tired. Good Luck and keep us posted - hopefully next posting we read is your announcement!!

[crsta33]

Hope you are resting peacefully and in active labor very soon.

Christa

[mama2rey]

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling better. DP and I had a long talk, and I also talked with my doula and here is the plan:

1. Everything is now one day at a time. The priority is that I get rest and that I take care of myself.

2. Doula and chiropractor think that the baby is posterior-with the hardest part of his head, on the hardest part of my spine-which would cause the back labor, rectal pressure (which made us think I was in transition), and almost full effacement without dialation. So I have some exercises that I am going to do to try to flip the baby.

3. I am definately not going back to work. I am feeling stressed out about being there and the comments. Seriously I am not even 40 weeks and people are so annoying about when this baby is coming. It's putting tons of pressure on me. So I am actually officially in nesting/hibernation mode. I thought that I would work until the baby came so that I could have a longer time with the baby after-but this baby needs a mama whose fully rested and if it means I go back at 7 weeks pp, so be it. Not ideal but DP and I will figure it out if we have to. Anyway-I've been toying with the idea of doing independent contract work-so I may not even have to go back at all.

4. I can handle the idea of being pregnant longer-just not pregnant with crazy contractions. Maybe if I just let myself be-and get away from my crazy life with work pressures-either the contractions will stop-or I'll be relaxed enough to have this baby.

Induction is so a last resort. I am trying to see last night as a wake up call to relax. This baby will come when he's ready. Right now I just need to listen to my body, rest and stay positive. I am going to do everything in my power to stay sane before I resort to being induced. I will only do it IF these changes don't stop the contractions, or gets this baby out. However, at least if I don't have these crazy outside pressures-maybe I can deal with the contractions with some more sanity!!

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Back labor is a b****

Turn that baby!

Here are some more resources in case you need them:

Posterior Babys

http://gentlebirth.org/archives/posi...ml#Alternative

[ivymae]

Rest, relax, and keep up the positive thinking. Soon you will be looking at your son and know that you would walk through fire for him, and all of this will feel like a lifetime ago.

[kittywitty]

Sounds like a good plan! Do you have a birthing ball to rock on or lean on? They are life savers. You should be able to find a cheap one at Walmart or something.

[mom2liv]

I think you're doing the right thing. Rest and relax, and baby will be here before you know it!

[Momma2DoubleCuties]

Good luck. You've got a great head on your shoulders. Your going to do wonderfully!