Contractions at 26 wks... Long

ashleygb

So I went into labor and delivery on Tues. b/c of frequent contractions. They monitored me, and although I am having contractions I was not dialated and everything else looked good. So they sent me home. No real answers. So I saw the Dr. today and she did a follow up, and everything still looks good, but I'm still having contractions, and they are getting more painful. I expected her to give me a No Work order b/c I'm a teacher, and its clear that doing stuff is aggrivating the contractions, but no such luck, she just told me to come back to L&D if I have 6 in and hour. So I go to work, and by this afternoon I have 6 in 45 min. So I go back in and all they do is monitor me and send me home! What do I do? I'll just end up back in there tomorrow, and I'm missing so much work, and loosing money!

mistresscox

Ugh, I'm so sorry!  This must be so frustrating for you!  I would say that if you do have to go back tomorrow to call your doc and tell her that this is not ok and that working is becoming an issue, and that you need a do not work order because it is negatively affecting your work.  GL!

bridetobe05

Oh no!! You poor thing! I can't believe your Dr is taking this so lightly. I would have thought she/he would have kept you out of work, or something. 

Definitely don't go to work tomorrow if you are still feeling this way.  You have to take care of yourself and that baby. You know your body better than anyone. 

Keep us posted.

blairsgirl

That's very scary.  I'm very surprised they didn't give you a no work order.  Is it possible to call in sick tomorrow or take a vacation day so you can rest for three days straight? Take care of yourself.  Drink lots of water too.

grace&ricky

How frustrating!  I'm a teacher too and honestly, it's really hard to stay off your feet on the job.  Well, it's hard to stay off your feet AND be a good teacher.   Some teachers I know sit on their arse for 7 hours.  If you want to go on bed rest with a doctor's note, did you try asking for a note even if your doc didn't offer?  So sorry.  Good luck!

blessed_wife

That is so scary! I hope everything will be okay and I'll definately include you in my prayer.

kayla_lynn

That sucks! I'm curious on why she's taking it so lightly? I would be askin for a no work order, specially if it happens again tomorrow. GL!

MuckDiva

That sucks!  It is so confusing.  Call the doctor and express your concerns again.  Hopefully they will figure something out.

And I hear you about the teacher thing- we do so much during the day that puts added pressure on our bodies.  What area do you teach?  Maybe there is a way to reduce the amount of time you are walking around the room?

PrimaandGee

Demand they take you out!!!!!  If you have to see another doc...ptl is nothing to play with.  I am also a teacher........the job is no joke...I have been off since 14 weeks due to previous issues, but wrking def. has not helped before.

volleydiva

I am so sorry hun, I hope you feel better tomorrow.  Good luck and hopefully they will give you a work excuse.