Tuesday, October 12, 2010
MIDWIVES LIE:
Thurs: I had a check up and was pleasantly surprised to find out that I was closer to having this baby than I thought. She said labor could begin at anytime and she thought that the baby would come this week.So Exciting! Thurs: Night I had been having lots of contractions and they seemed to be about 3 to 4 mins apart. We headed to the hospital. They checked me and said I was 100% effaced and a little over a 4. One of my midwives came in and checked on me and said that she thought "real" labor would most likely start 6, 12, or 24 hours and again I had hope that the baby would come over the weekend. Let's just say it was a long weekend. Each day I would wake up sure today was the day! Today might have been the hardest for me since I really wanted our baby to share her birthday with her cousin. I finally broke down and had a good cry. I feel much better now. I know that I might be one of the unlucky few who stops progressing for a few weeks. Anyway we will let everyone know when the big event does happen via facebook,text, meibos email chain, and probably a blog update.
I learned a lesson here don't let a medical professional give you a dead line...no matter how good that deadline is.
5 comments:
I'm sorry Casey!! I know waiting for that baby to come is awful. She'll come when the time is right for her to make her entrance. (Not that it will make it any easier to wait!) That beautiful little girl will be in your arms before you know it.
Oh, I'm so sorry! I was really hoping for yesterday, too, but I know I wasn't hoping as hard as you were! Waiting is so, so hard, especially when people keep telling you the wait is almost over. And especially when you're up all night dealing with B-H contractions. But hey, maybe all this false labor will get you primed and ready to go so that you'll have a faster active labor.
I'm sure you're sick of hearing this, but just try to enjoy the peace and quiet of a baby-less life while you still can. As Sarah said to me when I was still pregnant with Isobel and cranky about it: "they're a lot easier to care for when they're in than when they're out." I'll be thinking about you!
I know it's hard to wait. It is so exciting to finally meet that little one. Keep enduring. She'll be here soon :0)
ah! i'm so excited for you! seriously. go get a pedicure while you wait. and a manicure too because why not.
i miss you!
The Waiting Game is the hardest...I am so sorry!
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