Labor Limbo! (Updated)

yinyang124

Hi ladies,

I went into labor yesterday at my weekly appointment. Dilated to 5cm, but now I'm stuck despite increasing contractions. I've been laboring for 27 hours now. Have tried walking a lot and bouncing on the birthing ball, but they aren't doing anything to help dilate. My doctor says she can't stop labor at this point but also can't give me anything to help progress since I'm not term and water is not broken. She is giving me intramuscular morphine and benadryl at 5 because she thinks my body might be too tired to progress on its own.

I don't think frustrated fully describes my feelings right now.

 

UPDATE: Thank you for all the love, ladies. No babies yet! The morphine and resting has slowed down my contractions, and  I'm waiting to hear word from my doctor about what the plan is. Right now, they are not encouraging me to attempt to labor further, and I'm on strict BR with bathroom privileges. Will update again tonight, if possible. Hugs to all of you!

Rynleigh

 

Hang in there. You guys a sooooooo close. You're going to have two little pumpkins here in time for Halloween. So awesome. I agree with your doc on being too tired.. My labor with both girls stalled for several hours after I reached 3-4 with them, and didn't kick back up until I got epidurals with each and fell asleep for a few hours. I hope the opiates and antihistamines help  

earlyspring1

Sorry you're in labor limbo!! I would say I hope things progress soon but I guess they need to cook as long as they can...what a crappy situation. Best of luck to you.

2moms2b

Hang in there momma!  Just remember that soon you will get to see those two little beautiful faces.  Sending tons of positive vibes for you and the little ones!!!  

Keep us updated if you can.  

raraavis28

O man not fun! Hopefully you will be able to get some rest and your little ones will be here soon after cooking just a wee bit longer! GL!!

karebearmccroar

Will they let you eat at least? I think it is very important to try to rest, and you will need food to keep energy up if this lasts a long time. Sneak food if you have to! Good luck!

LegallyBlonde217

Sorry you're in limbo.  Good luck!  Hope the action picks up and you have two beautiful babies in your arms soon.

wendylaine

It may be the position of baby A stalling labor. I had a posterior and ascynclitic (sp?) baby that cause prodrominal labor for three days! Try getting on your hands and knees a lot especially if your back is hurting and do pelvic tilts. Check out spinning babies for more info. : ) Hope that is helpful I know from experience that labor limbo is not fun : (

Rynleigh

I think she has limited options for labor positions due to a back injury/metal structure in her back.

Nmschultz

I'm only a few days ahead of you and know where you are coming from! I have been at 5 for 2 weeks now, and still in the hospital on bedrest. Although I can get up to shower, I can't walk round at all. My dr is not trying to stop any further contractions, but not doing anything to help get things moving. They want me to try to reach 36 weeks. Hang in there...the end is near

Going_from_Miss_to_Mrs

You poor thing!! Sending you good vibes. The finish line is so close.... soon you will have 2 sweet babies to hold! GL!

JennT813

So sorry you are in this limbo with no really good solutions either way! Sending good vibes and thoughts for a healthy delivery - I hope focusing on the amazing outcome helps!!

growbeangrow

How are you doing?? We need an update!!

LucyRicardo3

I hope you are able to get some rest!! My labor stalled around 7 or 8 and it was determined to be "asynclitical" mostly because A's head was off to the side preventing normal dilation, or something like that..Since B then went breech, I chose to go ahead with a c/s at 34w5d.. You're almost there!!

hang in there.. you've done a fantastic job!!!!