Since I lost my mucus plug in one big piece yesterday afternoon, my usual BH contractions have become uncomfortable and, at times, downright painful. Since I got up this morning I've had some that took my breath away, and they've been ramping up since around 2pm. Now they're coming about every 10 minutes and are making me groan and walk my way through them.
I called my birth doula, who suggested I lie on my side and try to rest instead of focusing on each contraction. I did that for about two hours, watching episodes of Planet Earth and trying to nap. But lying down makes them worse and harder to ride out, so now I'm up again and DH is on his way home.
My bowels seem completely empty by now (sorry for TMI) and I'm very queasy. Sometimes the contractions come in pairs with no break in between, which is brutal. When DH gets here I'll try to figure out if I should call the MW or just wait. I really don't want to have her come over unnecessarily.
Anyway, please send some good vibes my way. I think this might be it!
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UPDATE: Post #9
I called my birth doula, who suggested I lie on my side and try to rest instead of focusing on each contraction. I did that for about two hours, watching episodes of Planet Earth and trying to nap. But lying down makes them worse and harder to ride out, so now I'm up again and DH is on his way home.
My bowels seem completely empty by now (sorry for TMI) and I'm very queasy. Sometimes the contractions come in pairs with no break in between, which is brutal. When DH gets here I'll try to figure out if I should call the MW or just wait. I really don't want to have her come over unnecessarily.
Anyway, please send some good vibes my way. I think this might be it!
:UPDATE: Post #9
:call the mw!
