Oh my freaking gosh.

kacelle · May 2011

Okay, so these contractions are no joke. I've been having contractions every few minutes for almost two weeks now, but they haven't been painful until yesterday. Yesterday they progressed from every 7 minutes to every 2-5 minutes, and transitioned from uncomfortable to painful. Our doula came over to help us try to progress things naturally since I had an induction scheduled for 7 A.M. this morning that I really didn't want.

After hours of painful contractions that were getting stronger, but not closer together, I decided to try to get some rest in case I did have to be induced at 7. I went to bed at about 1:30, but didn't sleep at all due to the contractions. I gave up on sleep at 4 and let DH sleep a while longer. Finally, at about 6:10, we were getting ready to head to the hospital for the induction and they called to ask us to wait for a phone call rather than coming in at 7. I guess the storms last night sent a lot of women into labour and they're super busy. So, for now, I'm sitting at home on the verge of tears and wishing very badly for an epidural. Bleh.

/rant

kerrbear72 · May 2011

Aw honey, I'm sorry you're in so much pain but YAY for not needing the induction after all!

Good luck today

Lisa Frank · May 2011

Do they know you are in active labor? I mean, if it's real labor you should go to the hospital at any time. I went into labor the day before my scheduled induction with DS. Once triage determined I was in real labor, they just cancelled the induction.

nycteach · May 2011

Lisa Frank:
Do they know you are in active labor? I mean, if it's real labor you should go to the hospital at any time. I went into labor the day before my scheduled induction with DS. Once triage determined I was in real labor, they just cancelled the induction.

This! From what you said, it sounds like you do not need an induction because you are in fact, in labor.

Stephcara · May 2011

arg, hang in there. I said that contrax were the worst pain. i told mh that I would rather someone saw my arm off. but, there is a light, your beautiful baby. You are so strong. I got an epi after 15 min of bad contrax. you go girl!

SLSeibert1 · May 2011

Awwww I'm sorry girl!! I hope though you are able to avoid the induction and the evil pitocin! I went into labor three days before my scheduled induction but still ended up on pit since I was not progressing fast enough.

theaustins05 · May 2011

Good luck honey!

andigurl · May 2011

Wow that really stinks, but at least it doesn't seem like an induction will be needed! Good Luck!

Callidryas · May 2011

I think I would head on in if I thought I needed an epi... call them back and let them know whats going on! Good Luck!

JessicaG56 · May 2011

Awww u poor thing! I would just go in! If ur in labor u shouldn't have to wait on other women in labor! Good luck!

carishabob · May 2011

Good luck today!

aimeecasey · May 2011

Good luck! And I agree with pp's- Go in! It sounds like labor and if you know/wish you had an epi you need to get in and get admitted, especially if they are busy. I had to wait almost an hour after I requested an epi before I could get it and I was the first Mama in L&D that day. Stay strong mentally and we look forward to seeing pics of your LO!