WTF is wrong with my body :-(

D&D4Ever7 · July 2011

Last night, I had contractions again at 7pm. Although not strong but 2-3 minutes apart. I could not breath through them properly so I had shortness of breath for about 3 hrs. When I could not sleep, I called the emergency # and the doctor asked me to come to L&D (this is my 3rd visit to L&D this week). I got there and they gave me meds to relax my uterus and at 2:30am sent me home when my contractions slowed down to 4/hr. The doctor did not give me a reason why this is happening. He was very short and quick. I am still having about 4 contractions/hr and very confused and stressed. I wish someone could give me an explanation of what is going on. I have slept for 2 hrs and at work and in tears. This week really sucks.

kathymarie · July 2011

((HUGS))

Maybe you should go home and lay down. Keep drinking as much water as you can choke down... don't be afraid to call that Dr. back!

uterusdreams · July 2011

I'm so sorry to hear this!! Were the contractions painful at all? Sad

I'm sorry the doctor wasn't very helpful or friendly... hopefully your uterus calms down soon and the contractions stop. Are you able to go home from work and just take it easy?

D&D4Ever7 · July 2011

kathymarie:

((HUGS))

Maybe you should go home and lay down. Keep drinking as much water as you can choke down... don't be afraid to call that Dr. back!

I am drinking a lot of water maybe like 3-4 gallons a day. My job is pretty flexible and I can work from home, but I was having panic attacks so decided to come here to be a little distracted. I am calling my ob as soon as their office opens in few minutes. thank you for the hugs, I really need them today.

Karen1998 · July 2011

(((Hugs))) I agree about going home and calling the doctor. Hopefully things will calm down.

D&D4Ever7 · July 2011

myfirstdueinfeb:
I'm so sorry to hear this!! Were the contractions painful at all? I'm sorry the doctor wasn't very helpful or friendly... hopefully your uterus calms down soon and the contractions stop. Are you able to go home from work and just take it easy?

The contractions are uncomfortable (like mild period cramps) but not painful. They were just so frequent that I literally could not breath for 3 hrs last night. I will probably call my ob and go home for half of my day.

PrincessDi80 · July 2011

((hugs)) I am so sorry you are going through this

rguinn75 · July 2011

((HUGS)) I have had an irritated uterus most of my pregnancy and would get contractions all the time. Mine were not painful though mostly just really strong consistent BH. Doctor told me unless they hurt like hell not to bother coming in. Keep your chin up go home and rest and drink lots of fluids!!!!

camdenfaithful · July 2011

(((((HUGS)))))

Definitely take it easy and push lots and lots and lots of fluids.

I know I have a lot of strong ctx (real, not BH) when the baby gets into a strange position so I try and change positions while I'm laying to get the baby to move.

EricaK28 · July 2011

I hope your contractions stop soon for you and your Dr. can help you out. Hugs

allybaby85 · July 2011

I think you should go home, get some rest, and call your doctor and demand you be seen and get some answers. You have a right to know what's going on.

mrs.tashnash · July 2011

Is there anyway you can leave work early? That sounds just terrible. FX that the contractions stop.

NY-allie · July 2011

<Hugs> I'd also call your ob and maybe see about being written off work until this passes.

bryanandkatrina · July 2011

Oh hun, I'm so sorry that you're going through this ((((hugs)))) I hope that you get some answers real soon! Take care of yourself in the mean time!

D&D4Ever7 · July 2011

I called my ob's office and apparently there is no doctors working today......WTF is that. They told me to go to L&D again. I am at the same point where I was last night when they sent me home, so I don't see a point of going back to L&D. They are going to probably monitor me again and send me home after 4hrs. Plus my baby doesn't like the doppler and contraction device hooked to my body. He goes crazy when they attach me to all that stuff. Would you go?

samm1983 · July 2011

I'm sorry you are going through all of that. It's easier said than done, but I would demand that your doctor discuss this more with you. I hate going home after talking to the doctor and still not really knowing what is going on. I also think you should go home and lay down today if you can. I hope you are feeling better soon!

kymberleyd22 · July 2011

I'm sorry! I can imagine how scary that must be.

ambs21 · July 2011

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Big, big hugs to you. I wish you could get some answers about what is causing this. I'm sure it's even more stressful not knowing. Hang in there and try to get some rest if you can.

martinimomma · July 2011

kathymarie:

((HUGS))

Maybe you should go home and lay down. Keep drinking as much water as you can choke down... don't be afraid to call that Dr. back!

I vote with Kathy on this one. If that was the on-call Dr and not your regular Dr., I would call your regular Dr. asap this morning and see if you can be seen (or at least have a quick visit or consult withhim to make sure there is a plan in place for you!).

((Even More Hugs))

pennynjon · July 2011

I am so sorry. I think you should be at home on bedrest! I would leave work and lie down or call the doctor and ask for a better explanation. ((hugs))

LifeInANutshell · July 2011

Oh D&D I'm so sorry.

Try your best to relax (although I know its pretty impossible).

Also, don't for a second hesitate calling a different doctor, even if its a new one, or going straight into the hospital for help.

xoladiebug · July 2011

I vote calling the docs office again and demanding to talk to your doctor. Having no resolution and continued issues is only going to make your BP go up and cause stress. I wish you all the best and I hope you get some answers and rest.

jertie · July 2011

I hope that the contractions stop soon - that has got to be really scary. Feel better soon and thank goodness the weekend is coming up so you can hopefully put your feet up and rest a little. ((HUGS))

uterusdreams · July 2011

D&D4Ever7:

myfirstdueinfeb:
I'm so sorry to hear this!! Were the contractions painful at all? I'm sorry the doctor wasn't very helpful or friendly... hopefully your uterus calms down soon and the contractions stop. Are you able to go home from work and just take it easy?

The contractions are uncomfortable (like mild period cramps) but not painful. They were just so frequent that I literally could not breath for 3 hrs last night. I will probably call my ob and go home for half of my day.

I'm glad they're not painful, but wish that you weren't so uncomfortable! Also, I don't understand how no doctors are working today - what the heck, doctor's office!... shouldn't there at least be one you can talk to?? Is there at least someone on-call you might be able to talk with a bit before making the decision to go into L&D again? On the one hand, I understand not wanting to go back to L&D if you feel like they'll just do the same thing again... but on the other, it might be worth going back just because maybe you can talk to a different doctor at the hospital and try to get some more answers/relief? Stinks that LO doesn't like the monitors, but at least if you're hooked up to the monitors and they're showing that LO is doing okay, it's worth it - even if he gets annoyed with you for a little bit. Smile

JayandTay09 · July 2011

(((((HUGS)))))
Maybe you should take the day off, go home and rest...Drink lots of water and get as much rest as you can...And I would call your dr and get some answers...

VeilSdeGTO · July 2011

I'm so sorry you are going through this. Is there a way for you to leave work today? It must be so frustrating to not know what is going on. I hope you get some answers soon.

D&D4Ever7 · July 2011

myfirstdueinfeb:
D&D4Ever7:

myfirstdueinfeb:
I'm so sorry to hear this!! Were the contractions painful at all? I'm sorry the doctor wasn't very helpful or friendly... hopefully your uterus calms down soon and the contractions stop. Are you able to go home from work and just take it easy?

The contractions are uncomfortable (like mild period cramps) but not painful. They were just so frequent that I literally could not breath for 3 hrs last night. I will probably call my ob and go home for half of my day.

I'm glad they're not painful, but wish that you weren't so uncomfortable! Also, I don't understand how no doctors are working today - what the heck, doctor's office!... shouldn't there at least be one you can talk to?? Is there at least someone on-call you might be able to talk with a bit before making the decision to go into L&D again? On the one hand, I understand not wanting to go back to L&D if you feel like they'll just do the same thing again... but on the other, it might be worth going back just because maybe you can talk to a different doctor at the hospital and try to get some more answers/relief? Stinks that LO doesn't like the monitors, but at least if you're hooked up to the monitors and they're showing that LO is doing okay, it's worth it - even if he gets annoyed with you for a little bit.

Yeah, I find it rediculous that there are no doctors in the office today. My regular ob is actually in L&D. At this point, I think I am going to do what I think is right for me. I am continue to chug water and have been monitoring my contractions. If things don't settle down, I will walk into L&D and see if I can talk to the doctor without them hooking me up to the machines. I doubt they will allow this.

After dealing with a whole lot of crap with this ob office, I made an appointment with a different office to get a second opinion. After all the L&D visit's, I found that every doctor has a little different way of approaching at things. I have an appointment with this new office on monday and I will see what they say.

thank you for taking time to read my posts and replying. I don't know what I would do without the support from all the ladies on this board.

ravenorchid · July 2011

((Hugs)) I am so sorry you're dealing with this. It's not fair that you should be going through this stress. Can you leave early and get some rest? Keep drinking a lot of water (my doctor said 3 liters a day). I would call your doctor and ask for some explanation of why this is happening and what you can do to stop the contractions. I hope they stop soon and you're able to relax a little.

ravenorchid · July 2011

Just reading your update now. I think it sounds like you have a good plan. Sending you giant hugs!

rock-elle · July 2011

That does not sound like a great week at all, I can just imagine how tired you are. I didn't sleep well last night either and have to work this eve. I hope this weekend goes better for you hon..

ColleenS629 · July 2011

I hope they stop soon Sad

itsmegin · July 2011

I am sorry you are dealing with this, it's very scary and upsetting that your doctor isn't giving you answers. Can you get a second opinion?

D&D4Ever7 · July 2011

itsmegin:
I am sorry you are dealing with this, it's very scary and upsetting that your doctor isn't giving you answers. Can you get a second opinion?

I did schedule an appointment for a second opinion on monday next week. Lets see what this doctor has to say.

Fififa21 · July 2011

I don?t have any explanation for you, just wanted to offer up some hugs and say I?m sorry that this week has been so rough. Hope it gets better!

uterusdreams · July 2011

D&D4Ever7:
myfirstdueinfeb:
D&D4Ever7:

myfirstdueinfeb:
I'm so sorry to hear this!! Were the contractions painful at all? I'm sorry the doctor wasn't very helpful or friendly... hopefully your uterus calms down soon and the contractions stop. Are you able to go home from work and just take it easy?

The contractions are uncomfortable (like mild period cramps) but not painful. They were just so frequent that I literally could not breath for 3 hrs last night. I will probably call my ob and go home for half of my day.

I'm glad they're not painful, but wish that you weren't so uncomfortable! Also, I don't understand how no doctors are working today - what the heck, doctor's office!... shouldn't there at least be one you can talk to?? Is there at least someone on-call you might be able to talk with a bit before making the decision to go into L&D again? On the one hand, I understand not wanting to go back to L&D if you feel like they'll just do the same thing again... but on the other, it might be worth going back just because maybe you can talk to a different doctor at the hospital and try to get some more answers/relief? Stinks that LO doesn't like the monitors, but at least if you're hooked up to the monitors and they're showing that LO is doing okay, it's worth it - even if he gets annoyed with you for a little bit.

Yeah, I find it rediculous that there are no doctors in the office today. My regular ob is actually in L&D. At this point, I think I am going to do what I think is right for me. I am continue to chug water and have been monitoring my contractions. If things don't settle down, I will walk into L&D and see if I can talk to the doctor without them hooking me up to the machines. I doubt they will allow this.

After dealing with a whole lot of crap with this ob office, I made an appointment with a different office to get a second opinion. After all the L&D visit's, I found that every doctor has a little different way of approaching at things. I have an appointment with this new office on monday and I will see what they say.

thank you for taking time to read my posts and replying. I don't know what I would do without the support from all the ladies on this board.

Ack - I thought I had replied to this but apparently it didn't go through earlier. Oops. Maybe in my trying to shorten up the quote-chain, I accidentally committed some sort of editing faux pas and it didn't go through.

Anyway... I just wanted to say that I'm glad you're able to get in for a second opinion at a different OB office, and with only a few days notice - that's great! If you end up going into L&D again this weekend, I hope at least you can talk with a different doctor who's able to give you some more information or at least not be so quick as the other one.

I'm hoping that things settle down for you and you have a relaxing, contraction-free weekend! Keep chugging that H20 and keep us posted. I'll be thinking of you!!

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