Stalled Labor

[faerymom64]

So, after 7 hours of intensifying contractions - real, hard, have to sway and focus through it, contractions - my labor just stopped.

I am so incredibly frustrated, partially because I'm overtired, partially because I'm so anxious to be done with this pregnancy and get on to loving my little girl, and partially because I feel like I did all that work for nothing.

I have no clue as to dilation, as my midwife doesn't check until you're in transition, so I don't know if it was somehwat productive. I'm just sad and disappointed and intensely frustrated. Then, of course, as silly as it may be, I feel stupid for dragging my midwives and mom out of bed at 4:30am and for alerting all of our friends to the imminent birth. I dread having to tell everyone that I was wrong, it's not time, and sorry for getting you all excited for nothing.

This sucks.

[~Megan~]

I'm so sorry!

Sometimes labor stops because baby isn't in an ideal position. Have you looked at http://www.spinningbabies.com before? You might get some good info there.

[Kidzaplenty]

So sorry. I had this happen with my first son, twice. Not at all fun, and I felt very embarrassed to have called everyone.

Take the opportunity to sleep! You will be happy you did later.

[FiberLover]

Hopefully soon, for real!

[faerymom64]

I will check them out. Thank you!

I've been wondering for a while if she might have a hand up by her hand. My midwife has estimated that she's LOA, but for weeks now, I get what feels like a 'punch' or a pop every single time I pee, and afterwards I'm able to pee more. So I wonder if maybe that's what's going on...

Anyone ever get that sensation before? Know what it means?

[ekblad9]

That happened to me this time and last time. It's very frustrating. I hope labor picks up again soon!!

[Veritaserum]

I'm sorry! I just went through this on Friday. You can read my birth story here:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...50&postcount=6

For me it was a positioning issue. My baby turned posterior. After doing some exercises to encourage her to turn back anterior, having a good cry to release my frustrations, and some alone time with dh things picked up again. ((hugs))

[faerymom64]

Originally Posted by Veritaserum

For me it was a positioning issue. My baby turned posterior. After doing some exercises to encourage her to turn back anterior, having a good cry to release my frustrations, and some alone time with dh things picked up again. ((hugs))

You give me hope! And my DP thanks you

Fingers are crossed.

[Spark]

Oh, I hope it's soon for you!

My first two births, I had SO many "false alarms". The MW trekked out to my house so often... for nothing!