I'm having a hard time (sort of long)

weelass24 · April 2011

I have a very painful roid and adding that on top of everything else, I am having a breakdown. DH is doing as much as he can to help, but he can't help with the pain, the contractions, my inability to handle Oisin when he is at work. I was doing OK until yesterday when the roid got bad.

These are my options. I can do nothing about it and ask my OB for some more percoset to help manage the pain. I can get the clot removed, which is highly painful for the first day and then difficult for the next few. There are several issue there. MIL flies in Thursday night and Oisin and I have to pick her up. We have to ddrive to the airport during rush hour, which will be awful. Also, I probably cannot get this done until tomorrow, so I'm thinking that is out. The other option would be to do it Friday and then she can help with Oisin while I recover.

Here's the thing. Given my current state, I am 99% sure we will schedule an induction for Monday. I am close to breaking and DH and I had agreed that if things get bad with me, we will induce when safe for the baby. Monday will be 40 weeks, so I am OK with it.

But do I get the roid fixed only to get more when I push? Is it even a good idea at this point? I am going to ask my OB tomorrow, but I am very torn. I don't want to spend my last week with Oisin as my only child in bed, crying popping percoset to be able to walk to the bathroom. I also don't want to do more damage to that area than necessary before labor.

Sigh. I don't even really have a point here.

nlvaden · April 2011

I would get the roid fixed when you have someone to help with your boy. Sounds like you are miserable.

krate24 · April 2011

I don't really have any advice, but I know how painful that can be and that sounds horrible. I really hope that things get better.

(((hugs)))

caffinated_tulip · April 2011

Can you get it fixed after MIL comes in? I'm sorry you're so miserable hun, you're almost done!

boxermama24 · April 2011

I would just talk to your doctor about it and maybe put in a call today so you can know what the decision is (perhaps get percocet for today & removal tomorrow). When torn and unable to decide the lesser of two evils, getting another person's (in this case, your dr.) opinion on the best route to go is what I would do to help me over one side of the fence.

Thusadeedoo · April 2011

If you are just going to have more when you deliver I would get them all done at the same time.

Unwritten524 · April 2011

I am so wee. ((hugs)). I really hope you can a solution. I would think you want to help your pain, but you are right in that you should probably talk to the Dr. I hope you get some relief somehow soon.

+diana82+ · April 2011

I don't know what the answer is, but I hope your OB has some good advice. ((hugs))

Mrs.Wanabe · April 2011

Oh wee I am so sorry! I am not sure what I would do but even temporary relief sounds good at this point. ((hugs)) I hope everything gets better.

cookie_queen · April 2011

Oh hun that sounds awful! I think you should get it fixed as soon as possible and then have MIL take a cab. Dude you are in a LOT of pain. She can help with O when she gets there. I'm sure she will understand.

weelass24 · April 2011

cookie_queen:
Oh hun that sounds awful! I think you should get it fixed as soon as possible and then have MIL take a cab. Dude you are in a LOT of pain. She can help with O when she gets there. I'm sure she will understand.

There's no way. She doesn't have a clue how it works over here.

+diana82+ · April 2011

weelass24:
cookie_queen:
Oh hun that sounds awful! I think you should get it fixed as soon as possible and then have MIL take a cab. Dude you are in a LOT of pain. She can help with O when she gets there. I'm sure she will understand.
There's no way. She doesn't have a clue how it works over here.

Can you have a friend or someone in your family pick her up instead?

Lambie. · April 2011

Can you send her a driver? I am 100% with cookie.

bensbabe · April 2011

Lambie.:
Can you send her a driver? I am 100% with cookie.

Me three. I have hemmies (mine are nowhere near as bad as yours) & could not imagine all this pain.

KKM · April 2011

I am wondering if they will even fix it knowing that you will be giving birth w/in a week?

mrs_b_2007 · April 2011

Wee I am sorry you are so uncomfortable. My God, that sounds awful. I hope that you can get some relief when MIL comes to town. Hugs to you.

LnR70707 · April 2011

I would get it fixed as soon as possible. I hope you get some relief soon.

jCamsquared · April 2011

I'd get it fixed asap. I'm sorry wee :-(

weelass24 · April 2011

KKM:
I am wondering if they will even fix it knowing that you will be giving birth w/in a week?

That's my fear/

BrittRMere · April 2011

No advice here, but I really hope you can get some relief soon. Hopefully your doc will know which direction to point you.

cookie_queen · April 2011

weelass24:
KKM:
I am wondering if they will even fix it knowing that you will be giving birth w/in a week?

That's my fear/

But my god woman, can you imagine pushing with that going on down there?!?!

AHHH!

weelass24 · April 2011

cookie_queen:
weelass24:

KKM:
I am wondering if they will even fix it knowing that you will be giving birth w/in a week?

That's my fear/

But my god woman, can you imagine pushing with that going on down there?!?!

AHHH!

Dude, if you think I am not getting an epi after the monster roids I got from pushing oisin out you are INSANE. This is how i am going to roll. Foley cath, pit, epi.

FutureMrsOKD · April 2011

Do you know anyone (maybe a teenager or college student) who could act as a mother's helper the next 2 days? Maybe they could ride with you or pick your MIL up, help do anything more strenuous with O, etc. Maybe you don't know anyone who could fit that bill, but it's worth a shot.

Either way, I'd get it fixed ASAP. I can't imagine that pain, plus 40 weeks, plus a toddler. I hope you get some relief!

war_eagle · April 2011

No advice. I just hope you are out of this misery soon and snuggling your new little baby and all of this is a distant memory very, very soon.

Excitedtostart · April 2011

I'm so sorry! I wish I could help. I have no advice, but call the Dr and talk with them. I wish I were in NY so that I could help!!

EdithBouvierBeale · April 2011

can you use prep h or nupercainol? can thye fix it at the same time as labor?

greenclown · April 2011

Get the clot removed and hire a car service for you mil.

firsttogo · April 2011

You will have immediate relief if all they are doing is removing a clot. Worry about future roids later! Hire a service to pick up MIL. Get that thing out! Also, call the pharm and see if they can order/have Dibucane. It worked wonders for me when I had my hemmorhoidecotmy. (SOOOOO Painful) it is an ointment, but relieves pain better than prep H, and is OTC. Sorry you are in so much pain!

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