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Radler
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Dr. SAIF-- what do you think?
Radler
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I had my 36-week appointment today, and the doc sent me to L&D because baby girl's heartrate was dipping lower than usual. I went upstairs and the NST was totally normal, but I was contracting every 5 minutes. I've been having tons of Braxton-Hicks contractions some days and really just ignoring them, but the last couple days some of the contractions have come with mild cramps.
The doctor did an internal and I was only 1 cm, so they sent me home with instructions to come back if the pain with the contractions got worse. Did not seem worried that labor was imminent but said it could happen any time at this point.
Um.
So DH is supposed to travel out of town overnight on Monday. Would you be worried? We are planning on having family drive into town if I go into labor early, but the closest person is 2.5 hours away. Not ideal, but neither are our other options for child care.... I sort of thought I was safe at 36 weeks, but after today I'm worried. I hate the thought of being alone with DS overnight now. 
Also, has anyone had this kind of experience at 36 weeks and gone on to deliver closer to 40 weeks? My mom's not supposed to arrive for another 3 weeks so it would be nice if baby girl would hold out until then...
After 7 failed IUIs, IVF w/ ICSI worked!!
I am thankful every day for my miracle after infertility.
And thrilled to be pregnant again after FET!
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Re: Dr. SAIF-- what do you think?
That would make me anxious as well. I agree based on what has now happened that you should reconsider him traveling. How far away will he be?
So is the plan when you go into labor to call family member and have them come to watch your LO? Is there any way to have an 'emergency' alternative plan - like a neighbor or ? I know you might not be that close to them but it would stress me out if I have to have 3 hours notice - esp with #2. I would also worry that I was jumping the gun and calling to early - then what? I just hate that you have to worry about all this.
I know!! I was living alone until 38 weeks during my first pregnancy (DH was deployed) but I lived 10 minutes from the hospital, and didn't have a 2-year-old to worry about. And even that was kind of crazy in hindsight.
I bet DH is trying to get out of the trip even as I type this. He was freaked out when I called him from L&D. And if not, I can talk to him tonight...
I am thankful every day for my miracle after infertility.
And thrilled to be pregnant again after FET!
I am thankful every day for my miracle after infertility.
And thrilled to be pregnant again after FET!
I hear you. We don't have any family close and that is rough. We had a neighbor move next door and she was 8 months preg - she was scheduled for a c-section but I was like 'what happens if she comes early' - she was def freaked out about it and didn't have a good plan in place. I offered and she was thankful - but honestly I felt really good about being her contingency plan - and it really built up our friendship. I always say don't miss the opportunity to allow someone else to be there for you! In regards to them being comfortable with babysitting I would just have everything set up ahead of time, maybe a little cheat sheet of things your LO likes, etc. and try to spend a few hours with whoever the contingency is - that way you and they will be comfortable. Hopefully you won't need it but it would certainly take the worry out of it!
I am thankful every day for my miracle after infertility.
And thrilled to be pregnant again after FET!
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