Contractions Suck
I spent the majority of the day yesterday in bed. It couldn’t entirely be blamed on being a lazy ass, either. I haven’t been feeling right since Sunday. I’ve been exhausted. Eating puts me to sleep immediately and I’m hungry all the time. It’s been a mess.
So, I had a major intestinal freak out in the AM, followed by an hour of painful (!!) contractions coming about every 7 minutes for an hour. I followed the midwife’s instructions - lay down, drink water for an hour and if they’re still close together, call. They went away but I felt light headed the for rest of the day.
After I spoke to my mom and she flipped out, I called. The midwife says, “Lay down, put your feet up, drink more water, eat some protien and call back if you have more contractions, double vision or pass out.” Well, alrighty then.
I’m not feeling much better today. I’m tired and incredibly hungry. Ben’s been quiet, which is scaring the crap out of me. I have an appointment tomorrow, and I sure don’t want to be that crazy lady who calls every ten seconds, but if he doesn’t wake up and shove me in the bladder soon, I may just have to do it.
I have to say, those contractions were eye opening. I have no idea how self-hypnosis is going to help when the time comes but I’m going to hope. Suddenly the needle in my back doesn’t sound so bad.
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(as someone who wanted nothing more than a natural birth…. the needle isn’t bad at all… in fact- it was a blessing)
But I am certain you can do it! I hope you get to feeling better soon.
BE that crazy lady and call every 10 seconds if you need to. That’s why they are there!
I hope you are feeling better soon and those nasty contractions go away (at least for another few weeks!)
I had the needle, I needed it. My labors were so hard and fast… while I know you can do it without, don’t be to “big” to take the pain meds you need…. either way you still are giving birth.
Hugs and hang in there.
I had really bad Braxton Hicks contractions, and they made me think I was actually going into labor. Could it be those? Just a thought - I’m sure you’re inundated with suggestions. Hope all is well now!