Labour question

Kelly Madonna

So, I haven't heard from my BFF since 9:30am this morning when she was 7cm. It's now 4pm here, do you think she's been sent for a C-section or anything?

beta7

That does seem like a long time to go from 7-10, but I guess you never know.  Maybe she did end up with a c-section and is still in recovery.  I wasn't capable of calling anyone for a long time after delivery. Could you try calling her DH?

marrymemylove

If she's still in labour I hope she's got an epidural. 5 mins at 7cm ain't nice. Hours and hours at 7 or more is wrist slashingly awful. I know, I had a nurse drag her feet so it took 3 hours to get mine (and I was already 6cm).

Kelly Madonna

She had her epidural when I talked to her already. I wish I knew what was going on, I don't have her sister's number to call or I would.

marrymemylove

oh ok. Well maybe it is just taking a while. I know some people who hang around at 7 or 8cm for quite a long time. Then she could have had a long pushing phase. And obviously she might not phone for a while afterwards.

If she's not in pain don't worry, she'll be fine and you'll hear soon!?

Kelly Madonna

I just CANNOT WAIT! I mean, where's her consideration for me in all this?!

emiliemadison

It's hard to know... I stalled at 6cm for 12 hours and didn't have a c-section (but I realy didn't want one and nothing was wrong). You could call the l&d unit and ask if she's taking calls.

brightning

They let my epi wear off for 1 hour, then had me push for 1 hour, before doing a C-section.

rebs

Is this her first?  It could be that they are enjoying the first moments as a family.  It took my DH and I an HOUR after DS was born to call our parents and siblings.  We were just lovingly staring with wonder at our son, and deciding on the name we didn't even notice the time go by!!

Hard to wait though, let us know when you hear!