Just a vent...

Jess.O

I've really tried hard not to complain during my pregnancy. I feel so blessed and I've been very lucky throughout the whole thing. I realize this so I don't feel like I should complain about the little things.  I do have a little vent now, though.

Friday, I had bloody show. Coupled with the progress I've already made, this made me get hopeful that the baby would come soon. Well, last night around 12:30 I started having painful contractions that were coming about every 4 minutes.  (The birthing center says for first babies you come in when they're 3 minutes.)  Over the next few hours, they were anywhere from 2.5 - 4 minutes apart and (to me) very painful.  We eventually called the number and the midwife said that after speaking to me, she felt like we still had time because I could still talk even though they were painful. So, I should try to get some sleep and call when they're more intense.  Luckily, I was able to get some sleep off and on.  They did continue to wake me up in pain throughout the night but not every 4 minutes.  

Today, I've had a bunch more bloody show and the contractions continue (but I'm not timing them b/c that frustrates me) and they aren't quite as painful as last night.Now, I'm also more scared because I was in a lot of pain last night so I just wonder how bad it's really going to be when it's time for me to actually go in. 

Anyway, there's no point to this post other than to vent about being frustrated. If you made it this far, thanks for listening. 

ec3under4

I'm sorry, the end of pregnancy sucks!

At least, you know that your body is doing what it is supposed to be doing!! Maybe it's progressing so that when actual labor kicks in, you will already be pretty far along!! A girl can hope, right?!?!

Hopefully your contractions continue to pick up during the day and you find yourself in the birthing center by tonight!!

As far as the pain, you can do it! Just keep telling yourself that your body IS meant to do this! And, if you get to the point where you can't go anymore, there is NOTHING wrong with that! Hang in there!!! 

BoxerMomma

you can totally do this! yes, it hurts more than you could ever imagine, but there is a definite end to the pain and an immediate reward for all of your hard work. each contraction brings you one step closer to meeting your little one. hopefully, all the pain and contractions last night just mean that things will go quickly when everything gets going in full gear. 

if i were you, i would just try to eat something light and maybe take a walk around the block a few times to see if i could get things going again. lots of speedy labor dust being sent your way! 

angelaggie

You sound close! I'm assuming you still feel baby moving around, I think that would be my only concern. I guess try walks, deep squats( like catcher stance) or other things to help things get moving. 

agran

It sounds very frustrating I don't blame you for venting.  I hope your body kicks it into gear and you get to hold your daughter very soon.  Lots of labor dust and thoughts for you.

SaraLouiseBride08

I have a blog post from about 39 weeks that was a *** fest. I look back at it now and don't remember being that uncomfortable. Labor is the best (and worst, LOL) kind of pain, because you know it ends, and it's the best kind of ending! It sounds like your body is doing awesome. Keep the ending in mind, and you'll do great!

AggieDaner

Vent away, seems like it won't be long before you'll have baby in your arms and it'll all be over! You can do it, you can do it, you can do it!!!!

userdeleted

((hugs)) ugh, that is so frustrating, vent away!

As far as being scared because they hurt so much already - here is my two cents. When I went into labor I had a little freak out at home because it hurt more than I expected for the beginning. I tend to get kind of over the top emotional when I'm stressed, so I was crying and saying I couldn't do it already. BUT, once we got to the hospital, settled in, knew it was the real thing, and started really getting into the labor groove, it became much more manageable. 

((hugs)) again. I hope things start picking up today! GL, and you can do this!!

el_twirpo

SaraLouiseBride08:

Labor is the best (and worst, LOL) kind of pain, because you know it ends, and it's the best kind of ending! It sounds like your body is doing awesome. Keep the ending in mind, and you'll do great!

this exactly. ***smooth easy labor dust*** 

Jess.O

Thanks for the support and encouragement. That is just what I needed today. You guys are great. 

SareBear30

I would be frustrated too! And it must be anxiety provoking, to have a taste of what's ahead but not be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel yet. However, I know you can do it! You are strong, your body is meant to do this, and you are almost there! Big hugs!!!

august8080

Oh, girl! Hang in there!! THe end is hard!!

I feel like EVERY person I hear about whose labor stops/starts or whose early labor is prolonged like yours, goes really fast when the time actually comes, so I hope that happens for you!!

I, too, had the same fears you did--a few hrs into contrax, we were still at home and I was thinking, "how am I going to DO this when this is just the beginning???" You can TOTALLY do it--the contrax will build gradually, your body will produce the hormones you need to deal with the pain and you'll just go deeper into a state of focus. Just relax and breathe, relax and breathe--the more relaxed you stay, the less painful it is!!! 

Best of luck to you!!

fjaril

*hugs* I hope baby makes an appearance soon!

Sinafey

BoxerMomma:

each contraction brings you one step closer to meeting your little one. hopefully, all the pain and contractions last night just mean that things will go quickly when everything gets going in full gear.

This!  Your body is doing it's work, getting things to progress.  Every early contraction you have now is one you won't have to deal with when "real" labor starts.  

You can do it!  We're all pulling for you. 

batsteph

Oh, I remember how frustrating that last bit of pregnancy is.  And no matter how lucky you are and know you are, you still get to complain and vent all you want.

Re the pain and labor and dealing with it and all that, you've got this!  Your brain and your body know what to do, and it's really cool.  Yes, it'll hurt, and yes, it's pretty intense.  But your body is also going to deal with it in a way that you've never dealt with pain or anything else before.  I've done labor and delivery with an epi (the first time) and without (the second time), and the second delivery was by far the best experience of the two.  That's not to say that you should feel bad about getting the epi or any other pain management help if you feel like you need to, because you shouldn't.  Do what you need to do for you and it'll be the right thing.  But just FWIW from someone who's done it both ways, relax (yeah, right!) and know that your body and mind are going to take good care of you.  You have no idea how amazing you are, but you're about to find out.  

I'm excited for you!  You're gonna do great!