I know there was a thread commenting on this recently, but have you guys found cervical exams to be painful? Are they comparable to the pelvic exams they usually do after a pap? First one today and I'm nervous.
I haven't had a sweep yet, but all my cervical checks have been painless
Was supposed to be induced this morning at 41 weeks by I woke up at 2am with a sever stomach flu. Called and was still told to come in. Ended up on iv fluids and anti nausea meds all morning. Sent home a few hours later. Have to go in daily for monitoring and ultrasound until I'm well enough for the induction. So tired today!!!
Was supposed to be induced this morning at 41 weeks by I woke up at 2am with a sever stomach flu. Called and was still told to come in. Ended up on iv fluids and anti nausea meds all morning. Sent home a few hours later. Have to go in daily for monitoring and ultrasound until I'm well enough for the induction. So tired today!!!
Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Hope you have a speedy recovery for your induction!
@nlwz123 I've only had one so far, but I didn't even know he was doing it (I mean, I noticed he was up in my business, but not that he was at my cervix), I didn't even feel it.
Had another exam today and baby is still a 'little high' but I am 50% effaced and not dilated They are going to do an ultra sound on Thursday to check his fluids, etc. Due date is Friday but it is not looking promising that he will be here then. Getting a little annoyed - More so at people asking me constantly if there is a baby yet. The constant texts/messages are super annoying.
Just curious what has happened since your appointment I am in the same situation at 40+6 and going in tomorrow (hopefully for a plan)...I can't see a date on your post, so didn't know if you had delivered yet.
@nlwz123 is it awful for me to say I did find it pretty uncomfortable? That said, it was so so fast and I was glad to have the information. My doctor did our first one at 38 weeks and told me if I hated it he wouldn't make me have another. It was so quick, I'm totally fine with having another one this week.
@nlwz123 is it awful for me to say I did find it pretty uncomfortable? That said, it was so so fast and I was glad to have the information. My doctor did our first one at 38 weeks and told me if I hated it he wouldn't make me have another. It was so quick, I'm totally fine with having another one this week.
Not awful! I've heard lots of people say they find them really uncomfortable. I have a really hard time relaxing those muscles for any exam so I'm sure it makes it worse. How quickly did they do it?
@nlwz123 it probably took like 15 seconds, maybe even less. And yeah, being told to relax while the doctor puts what feels like his whole arm up in me is not gonna do it for me
Ugh spent 4 hours in labor and delivery yesterday (38w2d) after being 6cm since Thursday. Contractions were very irregular but were getting more intense. After the 4 hours it was determined they were doing nothing, except baby boy moved his head to the "engaged" position. Was sent home and told to take some Tylenol and then they disappeared! At work today just waiting and hoping my water breaks so I don't have to play the "are these real labor contractions or not?" anymore.
@nlwz123 I think they're kinda uncomfortable too. It hurts and is a lot of pressure. Bearable but not something I would choose if I could avoid it. My doc doesn't do them till 39 weeks but I had one a while back to make sure I wasn't going into pre-term labor.
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41+2. Had an afi this morning that said my fluid was 1.3 when it was 5.6 Thursday so they made the decision to schedule an induction for tomorrow morning at 7am. but they wanted me to still go have another NST at my midwifes office. So I did that and my midwife didn't like the results so now I'm going back to the hospital to have an NST there to see if they want to keep me tonight or let me go home and come back for my induction in the morning. Looks like it's about to end really soon for me guys. I'm nervous
Anyone else having constant uncomfortable pain? I've been having nonstop cramping pains since last Wednesday. I'm 38+3, pain has been increasing today but nothing like contractions. Just constant cramps. I've had BH and minor contractions here and there but nothing long enough and no broken water or bloody show. Just feel so pregnant and stretched, can't wait for her to get here! I feel like everyday is a tease of pain so far!
@StephEppie, I'm right behind you at 38 weeks, 2 days and I've been pretty crampy too. A few times I thought I got the "wrap around to the back" sensation too but they don't seem to ever fall into a pattern or get closer together. I have an appt Thursday but I'm pretty sure the doc will say the same thing they always do: could mean we're close, could mean there's still a week or two to go... *siiiiiigh* I just want one good sign that the end is in sight!!
@babybluu, good luck! You've definitely put in the time! you deserve to snuggle that baby and SOON!
Thank you ladies! I'm trying to be optimistic for a quick/easy labor and delivery. And hopefully we will have our babies at the same time @EmmyMommy123! What's the latest with you?
I believe I'm in labor! I woke up at 11:30 with contractions but didn't start timing until midnight. When i started timing they were only 4 minutes apart and extremely strong! Ive only been timing for 1/2 and hour so far but they're definitely getting closer together and stronger! I hope this is it!!!
I believe I'm in labor! I woke up at 11:30 with contractions but didn't start timing until midnight. When i started timing they were only 4 minutes apart and extremely strong! Ive only been timing for 1/2 and hour so far but they're definitely getting closer together and stronger! I hope this is it!!!
It's now 5am and I've been on the moniters all night, my contractions are 3 minutes apart and 1.5 minutes long. I haven't dilated at all. They're sending me home with an ambien and said that hopefully if I get some rest and relax so the contractions will dilate my cervix. Now I feel like we just wasted a trip to the hospital during a blizzard. I'm in early labor which could last up to 16 hours, so hopefully we will be back up there today in full blown labor!
@babybluu I'm losing track of what I've posted where so forgive me if I'm repeating myself... *long*
Had acupuncture and a third sweep yesterday at 41+4 and was devastated to find out I hadn't dilated more, but that my cervix was at the very least a bit stretchier/softer. She reeeeally got in there but it stopped hurting after a while and I've had no blood and she confirmed my plug is totally gone. She didn't seem too optimistic about my cervix being ripe for labour yet. We decided to leave the induction list until Wednesday and try the midwife cocktail (yes it's has castor oil, the other ingredients are supposed to counteract the effect on the bowels, yes I've done my research) Wednesday morning and then go back to see her Wednesday afternoon whether or not labour has begun. At which point I'll either go ahead with a last acupuncture appointment, be in labour, or will take a second dose of the cocktail and wait for either labour or a call to be induced.
So I had a real good cry after the midwife feeling like my body has just betrayed me not doing what it's supposed to and that I have to resign to the fact I'll be induced and all my fears of cascading interventions that go with it. I know they're all worst case scenario, but I felt like if I didn't mentally accept those things happening, I'd have a melt down in the hospital if I was faced with those things actually occurring. We went to the fetal assessment and I calmed down (everything is perfect with baby - truly what is most important), did some grocery shopping, and then I went to the chiropractor.
At the chiropractor she introduced me to a patient that was waiting who is a L&D nurse at the hospital I'd be induced at and who had done lots of midwifery care and home birth. We talked about my fears and options and she was really encouraging about where I'm at (she said for induction the fact that my cervix is softening/stretchy is more important than getting hung up on dilation) and gave me some ideas to talk to the Drs about if it comes to induction to make it still the most gentle and intervention free birth possible. It totally eased my fears!
Today 41+5 Decided to relax and stop thinking about induction all together and just enjoy today for me - I'm getting a massage and putting some things back in order around the house that I've been neglecting thinking he would be here any minute so I should just wait. I spent some time refocusing on what's most important - BABY - by looking through his clothes and sitting in his room.
I've had mild but noticeable contractions all night but I'm not timing them or caring until they're clearly not going away and getting stronger/timetable (it's happened this way before). Not holding out any hopes or expectations until then.
Ever since yesterday I've been getting these small little pains that remind me of mittelschmerz pains that I'd get around the time of ovulation. Anyone else?
Ever since yesterday I've been getting these small little pains that remind me of mittelschmerz pains that I'd get around the time of ovulation. Anyone else?
Yep. Have no idea why! Probably ligaments and stuff moving around again as our babies start moving down the chute.
Ever since yesterday I've been getting these small little pains that remind me of mittelschmerz pains that I'd get around the time of ovulation. Anyone else?
Yep. Have no idea why! Probably ligaments and stuff moving around again as our babies start moving down the chute.
So strange. For a second there I forgot I was pregnant and I was like...I must be ovulating/ovulating soon....
At my appointment today I was told I hadn't made any progress since last week. If I don't go into labor by Monday (39+5) I will be induced due to my sugars increasing with my hormones at the end of the pregnancy. I have an acupuncture appointment today so I'm hoping that helps. Got a second membrane sweep today so I can only hope that combined with the acupuncture will do something. I really wanted a natural birth so the idea of being induced has me really upset but I'm trying to stay positive because I know stress won't help the situation. Fingers crossed that this works!
@nlwz123 same! I've had them on and off, once when it was really bad earlier on my dr said the baby most likely had shifted herself into a strange position and gotten stuck which caused soreness for me. After going to an ultrasound we found out she actually had flipped head down. So when she did she just got a shoulder stuck for a bit but wiggled herself out (that was the plan from the dr to not interfere). But lately! Oh my goodness! I've had that feeling nonstop since Wednesday. Contractions thrown in only twice though. I see my OB today and I'm going to see what he says, and I'm getting my first cervical check today too. So I'll update what he says about it this far along!
@nlwz123 same! I've had them on and off, once when it was really bad earlier on my dr said the baby most likely had shifted herself into a strange position and gotten stuck which caused soreness for me. After going to an ultrasound we found out she actually had flipped head down. So when she did she just got a shoulder stuck for a bit but wiggled herself out (that was the plan from the dr to not interfere).
But lately! Oh my goodness! I've had that feeling nonstop since Wednesday. Contractions thrown in only twice though. I see my OB today and I'm going to see what he says, and I'm getting my first cervical check today too. So I'll update what he says about it this far along!
Good luck at your appt! Our little guy has been head down but has been pivoting a lot in the last week or so. My first cervical check will be Thursday so I'm crossing my fingers that something is happening!
Just hit 40 weeks today - at appt this morning was told there has been no dilation or effacing they scheduled an induction to begin next Tuesday evening. Dr said my body may not be engaging in labor bc the baby could already be too big so I may have to have a c section if the induction doesn't take next week. I'm pretty bummed about that but trying to focus on the positives and think that in about a week I will be holding my baby! He also did very well on his NST which makes me happy. I know it's all good news and the most important thing is that baby is doing well and healthy, but I can't shake being down about the induction and possible c section. I'm sure once I'm holding him I won't care how he got there, but it just seems like so far away!
I'm getting my membranes stripped tomorrow afternoon- midwife said at my last appointment that my cervix was already very favorable and it worked to put me straight into labor with both my other kids, so I've pretty much convinced myself it's going to work this time too, but I'm curious any mom's had a sweep work well with one pregnancy and then not at all for another?
I believe I'm in labor! I woke up at 11:30 with contractions but didn't start timing until midnight. When i started timing they were only 4 minutes apart and extremely strong! Ive only been timing for 1/2 and hour so far but they're definitely getting closer together and stronger! I hope this is it!!!
It's now 5am and I've been on the moniters all night, my contractions are 3 minutes apart and 1.5 minutes long. I haven't dilated at all. They're sending me home with an ambien and said that hopefully if I get some rest and relax so the contractions will dilate my cervix. Now I feel like we just wasted a trip to the hospital during a blizzard. I'm in early labor which could last up to 16 hours, so hopefully we will be back up there today in full blown labor!
So... Update.... When I woke up I had absolutely no contractions. It's now 8:20pm and I've only had a handful of Braxton hicks. I'm feeling extremely discouraged and hopeless. It's been a long day....
37+4 today and currently in L&D for induction because of high BP and seeing black spots. Been here for approximately 6 hours and cervidil was inserted at 830. Waiting until morning to start pitocin and hopefully I'll get to meet my daughter tomorrow. Good luck Mommas!!!
I spent 5 hours in L&D the other night. Contractions were 3-5 minutes apart lasting 2.5 minutes but there wasn't any cervical change so they sent me home with something to help me relax and told me they were sure they'd see me In the morning. Woke up and spent all day yesterday and so far this morning with sporadic contractions and nothing too painful. I went in to see my usual OB yesterday and when he checked he said my cervix was really soft but still a 2. He said if I were 39 weeks he could just break my water and get things going. I'm 38+4. He's pretty confident that this baby will come on his or her own in the next week. So I'm going to be patient. I have been induced before due to preeclampsia and I wouldn't choose it again, unless there was a guarantee that I wouldn't need pitocin. Hopefully baby comes soon. I have SPD this time and the weight of the baby is making things really painful.
Had a sweep done yesterday and contracted all eve and until 330 this morning, about 2 to 5 mins apart but just weren't getting too painful for me to convince myself it was labor. Fell asleep and a few this morning but nothing major. Such a joke. I am emotionally and physically exhausted.
Anyone else having contractions you can't feel? Had a dr apt this morning and dr said she wanted to induce because of low fluid. Sent me over to l&d (40 wks today) for induction. They hooked me up to the monitors about 5 hours after the appointment and said I was already having regular contractions at 5 min apart! I can't feel them at all though and don't know I'm having one unless I look at monitor. Dr decided to hold off on any inducing meds because I seem to be progressing on my own. Is it normal to not feel them at first? Based on how I feel now, I never would have thought to come to the hospital now.
I went to L&D for false labor few weeks ago. Once I got to hospital I really didn't feel them anymore. They hooked me up and said I was having them every 2-3 mins. I had no idea.
@nlwz123 yesterday OB said the pain I was feeling is bc she's dropped herself down and keeps slowly moving lower and lower, the pain is coming from her lil head movements hitting muscles and whatnot down low. Was hoping it was more about starting to dilate...but oh well. He said I've started thinning out at least. 38+5 today
36 hours since I began my induction. Got the epidural this afternoon about 3 1/2 hours ago. No more pain but now I'm just really nauseous which is annoying since I have a huge anxiety issue with nausea. Last I was checked a couple hours ago I was only almost 3 cm. making progress but super slowly. Hoping baby will be born tomorrow (14th) which is my little brothers birthday so that's kind of cool. I'm pretty miserable over here. Just ready for this to be over. I've already promised myself no more babies for me lol
@babybluu I was another one with anxiety over being nauseous-- and of course I was nauseous throughout. What worked for me in the moment was to force myself to throw up. As soon as I would vomit I would have relief for at least a few hours. Vomiting was not nearly as bad as being nauseous. Good luck - it's almost over, soon you will be holding baby!
Re: Official Labor Watch Thread (L&D questions, concerns, and announcements)
I haven't had a sweep yet, but all my cervical checks have been painless
Low progesterone
Baby boy born 01/2016
Currently: NTNP
Low progesterone
Baby boy born 01/2016
Currently: NTNP
@babybluu, good luck! You've definitely put in the time! you deserve to snuggle that baby and SOON!
@Brianna0915 fingers crossed for you!!!
And yay! Fingers crossed this is it @Brianna0915
*long*
Had acupuncture and a third sweep yesterday at 41+4 and was devastated to find out I hadn't dilated more, but that my cervix was at the very least a bit stretchier/softer. She reeeeally got in there but it stopped hurting after a while and I've had no blood and she confirmed my plug is totally gone. She didn't seem too optimistic about my cervix being ripe for labour yet. We decided to leave the induction list until Wednesday and try the midwife cocktail (yes it's has castor oil, the other ingredients are supposed to counteract the effect on the bowels, yes I've done my research) Wednesday morning and then go back to see her Wednesday afternoon whether or not labour has begun. At which point I'll either go ahead with a last acupuncture appointment, be in labour, or will take a second dose of the cocktail and wait for either labour or a call to be induced.
So I had a real good cry after the midwife feeling like my body has just betrayed me not doing what it's supposed to and that I have to resign to the fact I'll be induced and all my fears of cascading interventions that go with it. I know they're all worst case scenario, but I felt like if I didn't mentally accept those things happening, I'd have a melt down in the hospital if I was faced with those things actually occurring. We went to the fetal assessment and I calmed down (everything is perfect with baby - truly what is most important), did some grocery shopping, and then I went to the chiropractor.
At the chiropractor she introduced me to a patient that was waiting who is a L&D nurse at the hospital I'd be induced at and who had done lots of midwifery care and home birth. We talked about my fears and options and she was really encouraging about where I'm at (she said for induction the fact that my cervix is softening/stretchy is more important than getting hung up on dilation) and gave me some ideas to talk to the Drs about if it comes to induction to make it still the most gentle and intervention free birth possible. It totally eased my fears!
Today 41+5 Decided to relax and stop thinking about induction all together and just enjoy today for me - I'm getting a massage and putting some things back in order around the house that I've been neglecting thinking he would be here any minute so I should just wait. I spent some time refocusing on what's most important - BABY - by looking through his clothes and sitting in his room.
I've had mild but noticeable contractions all night but I'm not timing them or caring until they're clearly not going away and getting stronger/timetable (it's happened this way before). Not holding out any hopes or expectations until then.
Low progesterone
Baby boy born 01/2016
Currently: NTNP
Low progesterone
Baby boy born 01/2016
Currently: NTNP
But lately! Oh my goodness! I've had that feeling nonstop since Wednesday. Contractions thrown in only twice though. I see my OB today and I'm going to see what he says, and I'm getting my first cervical check today too. So I'll update what he says about it this far along!
Low progesterone
Baby boy born 01/2016
Currently: NTNP
I went in to see my usual OB yesterday and when he checked he said my cervix was really soft but still a 2. He said if I were 39 weeks he could just break my water and get things going. I'm 38+4. He's pretty confident that this baby will come on his or her own in the next week. So I'm going to be patient. I have been induced before due to preeclampsia and I wouldn't choose it again, unless there was a guarantee that I wouldn't need pitocin. Hopefully baby comes soon. I have SPD this time and the weight of the baby is making things really painful.