So, yesterday we thought Kyle was ready to make his first appearance into the world. My contractions were terrible all night and the brethine did nothing to stop them. At one point I was even in tears and breathing through them! I called the Dr. on call at 1030pm Monday night and he said don't come in..just keep drinking water, being on bedrest, and taking my meds. Which I was already doing. Then he said "but, if I had more than 6 contractions in an hour then come in"...which made no sense because I have been having that (more than 6) for the last four weeks and I had just told him I was having them nonstop for the last four hours! Then he said--your a nurse, you know what labor is and what those women look like when they come in! It is up to you. Ok, that ticked me off! I have never been in labor before..how do I know what it feels like??!! It also made me feel guilty though...like I should tough it out for the baby's sake until I am atleast 37 weeks so his lungs are fully developed. Also, I didn't want to look stupid in front of all the people I work with if it wasn't real. So, I went to bed and just toughed it out.
The next morning I knew my Dr. would be at the hospital so I called and talked to her. I was still contracting alot (some painful and some not) and not feeling quite "right." She decided to have me come in and check my cervix and monitor the baby and contractions to be on the safe side. I was having contractions every 5-7 minutes and Kyle was very active and tolerating them just fine. She checked my cervix and said......it was still long and only dilated to a 1!! I couldn't believe it. They sent me home and told me to keep taking the meds. I don't plan on going back now unless my water breaks or a head is hanging out! I felt so dumb....but I guess it was better safe than sorry. So...now I am back to bedrest and "speed pills," a great combination for my sanity....but I will do anything for my little man! My next appt is December 6th and if he hasn't decided to come before then, then they will schedule my induction for the next week! YAY!!!!!
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Don't feel stupid! I would be SO mad at the on call doctor. What the hell does you being a nurse have to do with anything! Your going to be a first time mom and with that comes lots of questions - that start WAY before you actually deliver!!! The night before I had Aiden I was having contrations 3min apart. They weren't too painful, just made me feel like I was going to pee on myself. I stayed at the hospital for a couple of hours then sent me home - we've never felt any of this before - it's okay to wonder. You've got to do whats right for the baby.
Take care and keep us posted!!!!
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