So I'm in real labor this time

elleswarth

Looks like you'll have your little squishy here for Christmas then!! Hope all continues to go as well as it can, and glad this doctor finally knows what the hell is going on! Thanks for keeping us updated!!

NatureLovers

And for you FTM's, here's a shot of the maxi pad next to a 3 inch long pack of gum for scale. That will be your post delivery pad with a built in ice pack, tucked inside those mesh undies we've all heard so much about.

robsbabygirl08

I feel like if I were NL at this point I would just have to laugh at the change in plan because NOTHING has gone as planned for you this pregnancy. I'm so happy to hear that baby is handling labor like a champ, and that you are off Mg, and that you get to eat!! Hopefully it's nothing but smooth sailing from here on out.

luckylady18

NL - how are your contractions now? Still further apart? I hope you're feeling ok!

NatureLovers

robsbabygirl08 said:

I feel like if I were NL at this point I would just have to laugh at the change in plan because NOTHING has gone as planned for you this pregnancy. I'm so happy to hear that baby is handling labor like a champ, and that you are off Mg, and that you get to eat!! Hopefully it's nothing but smooth sailing from here on out.

Yeah, I've just thrown up my hands and said fuck it. Whatever happens, happens. I just feel a lot better now that Dr. P is in charge of the plan.

southernyankeegirl

NatureLovers said:

And for you FTM's, here's a shot of the maxi pad next to a 3 inch long pack of gum for scale. That will be your post delivery pad with a built in ice pack, tucked inside those mesh undies we've all heard so much about.

Screw the mesh undies, I have heard they leak. I bought Depends. So I will put the padsicle into the Depends. I will be all kinds of post partum sexy!

NatureLovers

luckylady18 said:

NL - how are your contractions now? Still further apart? I hope you're feeling ok!

The mag basically stopped the contrax. The mag has been turned off for about 2 hours now, and I'm starting to see little peaks starting up again, but nothing dramatic. I'm sure it'll take time. I'm not in a rush, they did my Group B strep swab yesterday and we're still waiting on the results.

WillCMyInk

@southernyankeegirl - I have to ask, did you buy a certain type of Depends? I'm in the market and want to know if certain styles are more "discrete" than others...like on the commercials!

southernyankeegirl

WillCMyInk said:

@southernyankeegirl - I have to ask, did you buy a certain type of Depends? I'm in the market and want to know if certain styles are more "discrete" than others...like on the commercials!

I don't know much about them, but I bought these. They looked like they'd fit like normal grannie panties. I sized up as it looks like it goes over my lower abdomen and I will likely still be quite puffy for a week or so down there!

TXUltraRunner

southernyankeegirl said:

@southernyankeegirl - I have to ask, did you buy a certain type of Depends? I'm in the market and want to know if certain styles are more "discrete" than others...like on the commercials!

I don't know much about them, but I bought these. They looked like they'd fit like normal grannie panties. I sized up as it looks like it goes over my lower abdomen and I will likely still be quite puffy for a week or so down there!

I'd rather bleed all over myself and everyone around me than wear an adult diaper. More power to you. 

Lanatir

Glad to hear the contractions have stopped!

And sorrynotsorry, but the ice pack built into the pads is THE BEST EVER after delivering.  At least it was with DD1, I wouldn't think DD2 will be much different.

southernyankeegirl

TXUltraRunner said:

southernyankeegirl said:

WillCMyInk said:

@southernyankeegirl - I have to ask, did you buy a certain type of Depends? I'm in the market and want to know if certain styles are more "discrete" than others...like on the commercials!

I don't know much about them, but I bought these. They looked like they'd fit like normal grannie panties. I sized up as it looks like it goes over my lower abdomen and I will likely still be quite puffy for a week or so down there!

I'd rather bleed all over myself and everyone around me than wear an adult diaper. More power to you. 

I anticipate wearing DH's sweats for the week post partum, and I realllllly don't want to buy him new ones. Plus I never had any shame - if it works well, then that's the solution for me!

kellimark

@naturelovers just wanted to say I'll be thinking about you today. And don't worry about a vaginal delivery. After everything you have been through you will do awesome!!

Trek3

Good luck NatureLovers! Thanks for all the updates and I hope that your fave doctor is there for delivery!!!

SpaceGirlSpiff

Late to the party, but I just wanted to send all my good vibes your way..... you've been through so much this pregnancy, you're a warrior!

luciddreamer106

What a roller coaster! I hope at least everything goes smoothly from this point.

NatureLovers

ExcitedMama2 said:

How's your niece doing with all this? Is your hubbie able to be at the hospital with you?

Oh, she's fine. She thought coming to the hospital was an adventure. I sent both of them to school and work today, since the contrax stopped overnight and delivery wasn't imminent.

SRose1005

It sounds like you've had a pretty crazy day! Fingers crossed for the world's easiest delivery for you!

NatureLovers

ExcitedMama2 said:

NatureLovers said:

ExcitedMama2 said:

How's your niece doing with all this? Is your hubbie able to be at the hospital with you?

Oh, she's fine. She thought coming to the hospital was an adventure. I sent both of them to school and work today, since the contrax stopped overnight and delivery wasn't imminent.

That's good!  Did they let her stay overnight?  My son wants to stay overnight with me, I haven't checked with the hospital to see if they'll let him or not.

.......

I didn't want them to stay, but I think they would have let her.

NatureLovers

Mamasaurus15 said:

@southernyankeegirl‌ if I plan to cloth diaper for environmental reasons, is it wrong to get depends? What a conundrum.

@NatureLovers‌ glad everything slowed down and baby has a little more time to grow. I'm unclear if the contractions stopped in the middle of the night or this morning, but either way it sounds like you're in a steady spot now! Thanks for sharing a pic. I always assumed you had dark short curly hair, now I'm thrown for a loop. Good luck over the next few days, hope everything goes smoothly if she decides to make her appearance!

They stopped in the wee hours of the morning. My hair is dark and curly, just long. It's straight since my stylist flat ironed it after my color.

mom2case

Fingers crossed that things slow down!  I was 3.5 cm with water bulging when I went in at 27w3d.  They were able to stop my labor and then I was sent to long term bed rest on day 4 (28w).  I would have made it quite a bit further if my water hadn't broken!  Anyway, the magnesium should help but if not, 35w3d is really good for a preemie.  Another mom here had a 34w6d baby who didn't even need the NICU!  Hang in there, mama!  

moonfaerie

What a whirlwind you've been through! Thinking of you and hoping labor goes well when baby decides she is ready to come out for real. You really are quite the trooper for handling all of this so well!

MKateG

NatureLovers said:

And for you FTM's, here's a shot of the maxi pad next to a 3 inch long pack of gum for scale. That will be your post delivery pad with a built in ice pack, tucked inside those mesh undies we've all heard so much about.

Haha! Oh, something to look forward to! :-) I guess its nice to get visuals for what's to come!

longcat07

HappyMonkey817 said:

@southernyankeegirl‌ if I plan to cloth diaper for environmental reasons, is it wrong to get depends? What a conundrum.

I was wondering this, too. Lol! I have cloth diapers for the baby, Luna pads for bleeding, but what to do about other stuff? Maybe one of us should invent something!

Just wear cloth adult diapers. Problem solved!

Is that a thing?

it sure is.  i saw it on dirty jobs once, when mike rowe did the diaper service thing.  lmao

NatureLovers

HappyMonkey817 said:

irishgrover said:

HappyMonkey817 said:

Mamasaurus15 said:

@southernyankeegirl‌ if I plan to cloth diaper for environmental reasons, is it wrong to get depends? What a conundrum.

I was wondering this, too. Lol! I have cloth diapers for the baby, Luna pads for bleeding, but what to do about other stuff? Maybe one of us should invent something!

Just wear cloth adult diapers. Problem solved!

Is that a thing?

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I think it's called family cloth. Excuse me while I gag.

southernyankeegirl

I think you can justify Depends for a week as a reasonable non-recyclable product, compared to cloth diapers you'll use for 2+ years. 

NatureLovers

papapalie said:

@NatureLovers how are things going? 

I've been having a horrible headache, so coupled with my other symptoms of pre-e, Dr. P ordered am ultrasound and a consult with a wonderful perinatologist.

The ultrasound showed the baby is indeed head down although she's sunny side up, which accounts for the back labor I was having. They're estimating her weight at 6lbs 15oz! I'm relieved she's so big!

So the plan is that if at any time my contractions pick back up, they will not stop them and will let me go ahead and deliver.

Assuming my labor doesn't restart, they are continuing the pre-e workup, ie: 24 hour urine catch/testing, and bloodwork. If the workup comes back showing mild pre-e, then the goal is to get me to 37 weeks if possible, and then induce. It depends on how stable I am as to whether I will spend that time at home on strict bed rest, or if they'll keep me here to wait it out.

If the pre-e shows up as severe, then they will induce me ASAP.

jwolf6226

Lots of T&P sent your way!! Sounds like she's a good size if you do have to deliver early, which is great! GL, and thanks for keeping us all updated!

shannjohnston

Good to hear she's so big!

NatureLovers

Thanks so much for all the support! ;;)

MusicFanatic

The headache could also be from mag It's an extremely common symptom and the effects can last near 24 hours after stopping it.  

NatureLovers

MusicFanatic said:

The headache could also be from mag It's an extremely common symptom and the effects can last near 24 hours after stopping it.  

Mag sulfate can go suck a bag of dicks.

NatureLovers

MusicFanatic said:

The headache could also be from mag It's an extremely common symptom and the effects can last near 24 hours after stopping it.  

It's possible, but my headache actually got progressively worse throughout the day once the mag was turned off, so I'd be surprised if they were related, but you never know.

Lanatir

NatureLovers said:

@southernyankeegirl‌ if I plan to cloth diaper for environmental reasons, is it wrong to get depends? What a conundrum.

I was wondering this, too. Lol! I have cloth diapers for the baby, Luna pads for bleeding, but what to do about other stuff? Maybe one of us should invent something!

Just wear cloth adult diapers. Problem solved!

Is that a thing?

...... I think it's called family cloth. Excuse me while I gag.

Not exactly.  Family cloth is cloth toilet paper.  How that works, I don't know.

Tauristar

Whew, I read this on pins and needles! I'm so glad baby is staying in a while longer. Hope your headache eases away. T&Ps for you!

NatureLovers

Lanatir said:

NatureLovers said:

HappyMonkey817 said:

irishgrover said:

HappyMonkey817 said:

Mamasaurus15 said:

@southernyankeegirl‌ if I plan to cloth diaper for environmental reasons, is it wrong to get depends? What a conundrum.

I was wondering this, too. Lol! I have cloth diapers for the baby, Luna pads for bleeding, but what to do about other stuff? Maybe one of us should invent something!

Just wear cloth adult diapers. Problem solved!

Is that a thing?

......
I think it's called family cloth. Excuse me while I gag.

Not exactly.  Family cloth is cloth toilet paper.  How that works, I don't know.

.......

They keep the cloth next to the toilet, and drop the used cloth into another bin. It then gets washed and reused by everyone in the family. Let that sink in for a second while I run away screaming.

Reiden

Holy crap I'm super late in actually posting in this.

For one, I'm sorry you're going through this! It must've been super terrifying, as it happened I've been reading and keeping up with the updates, and I'm relieved things seem to be going alright for now

If you do end up delivering, here's hoping it's smooth and effortless, as improbable as that sounds! You certainly deserve it, after such a rough pregnancy.

Hang in there, NL! Finger crossed everything's more or less smooth sailing, and maybe you can go home if you don't start up contractions again!

NatureLovers

I slept for nearly 5 hours straight thanks to finally receiving appropriate pain control. And it was glorious!

soon2bejp

Glad you got some decent rest and there is a solid plan in place!

NatureLovers

Update:

So I am getting induced this morning. My condition has worsened overnight, as my liver enzymes have increased, I have swelling, and my last BP was 158/107. I'm also having hyper-reflexia, which has my OB and the perinatologist concerned about my stroke risk.

So they're moving me to a labor and delivery room, and once there they're going to break my water to see if it gets the ball rolling. I also have to go back on a low dose of mag to see if it'll bring my BP down. If contrax don't start they will put me on pitocin. But the doc warned me that if my condition gets worse then they will just do a c-section.

So holy crap I'm going to have a baby today!