Got the steroid shot - OUCH!

Soap1 · December 2013

I'm 3cm, 70% effaced, and +1 station, so the doctor wanted to do a "just in case" steroid shot series for the baby's lungs (I know, he could stay in there weeks, but it was the doctor's idea)

Those steroid shots HURT! Anyone else want to commiserate??

Soap1 · December 2013

TyrannosaurusLex said:

They suck! @mamahollywood27 tipped me off on a good trick - rub, or better yet, have someone else rub the area where the shot went it. It really reduces the ouch factor the next day.

I hope baby hangs out a while longer, glad to see you're 35 weeks tomorrow! Are you having contractions?

Yes, but not bad ones. My 2nd baby played Labor Fakeout for 4.5 weeks so I have a feeling I have a few more weeks to go. I wouldn't turn down a spontaneous labor at 38.5 though

I'll make my husband rub my butt tonight :P

ziggy903 · December 2013

They do suck! I second tlex- have DH rub it in real good! She told me that trick and it really helps!

Glad you're not having bad contractions- hopefully baby is just playing games on you like your last one did!

RondackHiker · December 2013

I hope baby bakes longer, but I'm giggling at the image of you telling your H, "give me a good ass rub! The ladies on the bump said you had to!"

ehighlan · December 2013

With my first shot the nurse gave it to me and walked away. It was like FIRE. With the second shot the nurse rubbed in a circle for 5 minutes afterwards and it really did make a huge difference.

Hope all our LOs hang out for a lot longer.

djtippietoes · December 2013

I guess I'm just weird because I thought the TDAP shot was way worse for some reason!

ehighlan · December 2013

djtippietoes said:

I guess I'm just weird because I thought the TDAP shot was way worse for some reason!

I have heard that too…haven't had mine yet, but it's coming. The sad part is that TDAP is one of the first shots our babies will have (I can't remember exactly but it is either with the 2 or 4 month shots).

MamaHollywood27 · December 2013

Yup booty massage to the rescue! It really does help... Hope your LO stays for a bit yet! Fx

Beddy13 · December 2013

Oh yeh they hurt ! I got them in my thigh and it still aches !!

Soap1 · December 2013

ehighlan said:

djtippietoes said:

I guess I'm just weird because I thought the TDAP shot was way worse for some reason!

I have heard that too…haven't had mine yet, but it's coming. The sad part is that TDAP is one of the first shots our babies will have (I can't remember exactly but it is either with the 2 or 4 month shots).

I didn't even feel my Tdap!

JackieP1023 · December 2013

Yes, I was surprised at how those suckers hurt! Totally worth the discomfort, though! Hopefully your LO decides to stay put for awhile!

cksmith29 · December 2013

Those muthas hurt, and you'll be sore tomorrow. Definitely rub and get the shot in the other cheek tomorrow. FX baby stays in longer.

PeachLove25 · December 2013

Ouch, ladies!!! I don't mind IVs but shots really freak me out. I had three rounds of something with a T last night to stop contractions- they were in my arm and I had DH squeeze the other arm really tight to help distract me! Maybe he could squeeze the other butt cheek?! Hahah

VeronicaAnn143 · December 2013

I definitely thought tdap was worse! I also take medicine monthly via injection and those mothers sting...or it may be my extra rear end coushion that made me not feel it much? Lol

Hoping your LO stayyyyys cookin!! Having an outside baby is fun but a full term outside baby is even more fun!

Heiditylerg · January 2014

I had the shot in my leg it did burn pretty bad. But thank god for the shot because my little munchkin was born 7 hours later and his lungs were stronger because of it. My munchkin was 33 weeks and is in the nicu getting stonger

. Prayers to you that your baby stays in your belly full term

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