Kind Of Scared

katers1279

I e-mailed this to a few of you, but...

Today I was at work, putitng files in the file cabinet. The file cabinet fell over, right in front of me. My first instinct was to try and catch the file cabinet and keep it from falling. In the midst of that I thought, "Wait, I'm pregnant!!" let the cabinet go, twisted out of the way and let it fall to the floor.

I scared myself to death and my boss sent me home. I've been bawling ever since, and I'm pretty sure I at least pulled a muscle in my side. I've been in bed since I got home and everything, but, I'm terrified. Should I have gone to the ER or something? My OB office is closed on the weekends, but, I'm not sure, there might be an emergency number. Am I overreacting? Should I just keep resting and see what happens? Y'know what it feels like? Like I held my pee for a loooong time and finally peed. Y'know that crampy kind of feeling you get after that? It feels that way only on my left side.

Do I need to do anything else? I feel really stupid asking this, but, I'm pretty scared right now and I don't know if my fear is rational or not.

Mrs.S_0909

I have no idea, but I wanted to give you some *HUGS*! That is scary!

DreamsBride411

I'm sure everything's fine; LO's in the best possible protective place s/he could be in. ((((hugs))) If you're still feeling crummy tomorrow, I'd call the OB to at least just put your mind at ease. It's so difficult knowing that we can't control everything that could possibly happen - if there's one person who understands, it's probably me. The first few days home from the hospital, my SIL literally had to talk me through my fears of everything from even walking theough the house holding Mari. Being a parent, even at only 5 weeks in the womb, is a terribly protective and frightening thing sometimes. Major hugs Katy!!! Rest up and feel better!!! Xoxoxox

MelVic

Oh honey, I am sure you are fine. The cabinet did not hit you, you just moved out of the way quick so you probably pulled a muscle. You are not spotting or anything right?

Remember the baby is protected by tons of layers, it takes a lot to actually hurt....Just relax and get a good nights rest, and see how you feel in the morning....Think happy thoughts  

dani_girl08

I'm sure that scared the crap out of you!  I agree with PP--baby has lots of cushion in there.  It sounds like you pulled a muscle.  If there was something wrong, you would be bleeding.  Try to take it easy & not stress yourself out too much.  I hope you feel better soon!

jcombs

I know how scary it is.  But you did the right thing.  Keep drinking fluids and rest today.  There's no bleeding right?  I know I had some early scares and the RE's nurse kept saying that without bleeding, its OK.

Nonetheless, tomorrow if you still feel unsure, call the OB and see if you can get in.  Sometimes an ultrasound or doppler is all you need to feel better.

sillybiochemist

I can understand being scared but I agree with the rest of the girls, sounds like you just pulled a muscle.  If you were spotting or cramping then I'd be more worried.  You can always call the doc on call (OB's offices usually have one) and when the get the chance they will call you back and give you their feedback.  Otherwise wait until Monday morning and call the office nurse.  They get worse questions than what's going on with you on the weekends (and through the week) and as long as you're not asking them "did I drink enough water today" on a normal day I don't think the docs will mind.

Lots of hugs!  Remember with the pregnancy you can strain a muscle more easily b/c of how you're body is positioned and the fact that your body allows for more movement to allow the baby to grow.  Take it easy, drink lots of water (as usual), and relax.   

Amer19

I know how scary this is, especially after finally getting pregnant. I know the feeling that something is going to go wrong. But I agree with the other girls about a pulled muscle. Just take it easy and have Brett wait on you hand and foot

Ms.Beachbum08

jcombs:

I know how scary it is.  But you did the right thing.  Keep drinking fluids and rest today.  There's no bleeding right?  I know I had some early scares and the RE's nurse kept saying that without bleeding, its OK.

Nonetheless, tomorrow if you still feel unsure, call the OB and see if you can get in.  Sometimes an ultrasound or doppler is all you need to feel better.

I was going to say the same thing.