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Sent home from L&D again (long vent)

david_n_coledavid_n_cole member
in February 2011 Moms

I called  my OB yesterday after hours of super strong and very consistant contractions the evening and night before and the resurgance of them yesterday at noon so bad that I had to slow/stop moving and was panting.  My ILs finally made it to our house 7 hours late so that they could watch our boys and we could go to L&D.  She offered to let me come into the clinic and be checked to see if any progress had been made (lost my MP earlier in the day too) and I said that would be fine.  Then she changes her mind and wants me to go to Triage (again).  I assume so they can monitor me and baby.  She said they can do an inital monitoring and then have me walk (which doesn't help) and then she would be in after clinic to check on me. 

Nurse wasn't getting hardly any of the contractions, which the residentl OB had to mention to her since he could see I was visibly in pain and they were long and frequent.  No change from day before (still 4 cms, 50% effaced), but I kind of know there wasn't going to be much change since my other two labors stalled at similar points.  I ended up needing an epidural for both to dialate me further even afterhaving my water broken and being on pitocin for 12 hours with zero change.   I was hoping since my OB was already in hospital inducing a patient, that she may take pitty on me (been having contractions for almost 2 months) since I met the requirements for hospital admittance to the L&D deck; 4 cms and frequent contractions (mine are 3-4 mins apart) that lasted atleast 1 min for over 3 hours and to be full term. 

Nope. She read an article in the recent issue of an OB Journal spouting the statistics of increased rates of NICU and oxygen usage for babies that were induced prior to 39 weeks.  Both my boys were induced at 38 weeks.  I was sent home with my name on the elective induction list and an offer for a Morphine shot to help me sleep.  WTF?  Both DH and I thought that was insane and wouldn't do much to help me deal with the next week.  I also had an offer for an anti-nausea med, but it gives me the shakes for hours so I don't feel comfortable taking it. 

So the fun of this is I am contracting so much I can basically do nothing because the second I try to move they get beyond intense.  And my DH is trying to help me through all this like a champ and I can do is yell and/or cry and then apologize to him for being a raging lunatic.   I am now experiencing shooting pains down my femurs from my hip sockets to my knees that are so intense I can't even bear my own weight.   I am so over this. 

 I know many of us are in this position, but I think the OB profession has forgotten that this sort of stress cannot be good for baby or mama. GL to all who are still playing the waiting game.  I know it has to end, but it's hard to remember that when in an endless cycle of contractions that seem to have to no resolution other than pain right now. Rant over. Thanks for reading and commiserating.

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Re: Sent home from L&D again (long vent)

  • Buckets of MoonbeamsBuckets of Moonbeams
    Woman up, go for a walk, twiddle your nipples, have sex.  Your OB doesn't owe you an induction because you're tired of being pregnant.
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  • MarriedWriterMarriedWriter member
    I'm sorry -- that all sounds terrible! Hope your LO decides to make an appearance soon.
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  • david_n_coledavid_n_cole member

    In response to Buckets: I must of stumbled across the 3rd Tri boards...I think your comments were uncalled for.  I have been walking like a mad woman and they actually think for some women that it is not helpful way to induce labor only exhaust the body. 

    It's not like I am sick of being pregnant, rather sick of having so many contractions I cannot take care of my other children or my DH.  My body has done as much as it has ever been able to do (and even a little bit more)  without medical intervention which is why they are going to do an induction (as was necessary for my other two children).  It is sad that all you can offer is harsh judgement and negativity  about my womanhood when what most of us seek on this board is helpful advise and others' understanding during a challanging time in our lives.  I would hope that you would think of what you would want to hear if you were in this situation and respond in accordance.

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  • tarynkimtarynkim member
    I will never be able to understand the harsh comments that some people make on these boards.  You are absolutely correct that most of us are here for comforting words, advice and understanding during these times.  I'm sorry people are such a-holes, and also for the pain you're in!  Good luck with everything, and stay positive that maybe this will be the time you can get past your 4cm block!
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  • Pennilyn NovusPennilyn Novus member

    Ugh, I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing such misery.  I think you should take a break and stop pushing yourself to care for everyone else when it is obvious you are in a lot of pain.  Get someone to come and stay with you and the little ones during the day if DH has to go to work, and only do what you are capable of doing, and don't beat yourself up that you can't do more. 

    It sounds like it could be another long few weeks if things don't progress for you, but the best thing you can do is relax and try to take it one day at a time.  Every day gets you one day closer, and at the end of that time, you'll have a baby.  I am thinking positive labor thoughts for you. GL!

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  • RumbleLinaRumbleLina member

    imageBuckets of Moonbeams:
    Woman up, go for a walk, twiddle your nipples, have sex.  Your OB doesn't owe you an induction because you're tired of being pregnant.

    Hmm

    She wasn't complaining that her OB owed her an induction and this post is clearly not about her being "tired of being pregnant".

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  • azgrlbrideazgrlbride

    imageBuckets of Moonbeams:
    Woman up, go for a walk, twiddle your nipples, have sex.  Your OB doesn't owe you an induction because you're tired of being pregnant.

     Wow, someone is hormonal today. I am sorry you are so miserable.. It can't be easy for you right now. Hang in there!

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  • TempusTempus
    I am so sorry you had to go through this.  And others have no right to be so harsh towards you. You are in a lot of pain and have every reason to rant about it. DS#2 was induced at 38 1/2 weeks and was fine(other than a slight case jaundice). And just because you're done being pg(which most of us are) doesn't mean you aren't "womaning up" as she put it. 
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