Dilated at 33 weeks...
On Monday night I started having bad cramps. I just thought they were, I actually don't know... I wasn't thinking "contractions.". They were contractions like I had never felt. All in my lower abdomen and lower back - they ached like crazy and never let down. It was a consistent 15 min. + of intense hurt. I just sat there on the couch thinking... what on earth is this?!? When I went into labor with Hudson his contractions felt more like braxton Hicks... these were nothing like that... so I wasn't thinking that they were contractions. But after a while I thought this wasn't right. I stayed on my left side and drank some water and they somewhat let up... but if I got up they would come back. Anyway - I had a doctors appointment the next morning, so I just went to bed... I went to the doctors and he checked me... and I am dilated to a 1 (and he has some fat fingers... so who knows?). Not that it is something to worry about... considering probably a lot of people are dilated to 1 with 7 weeks to go, they just don't know because they are not checked until 36weeks... or more. So, I wasn't too worried but my doctor was not about that dilation. He had me come in today and have some test done, forgot the name. It is actually a pretty cool thing. This little swab checks for a protein in your "woman part" that is only there when you are in minor labor or when your body is 1-2 weeks away from going into labor. Who knew?!? I never knew that they had these tests available. So, I haven't heard from the doctor - but am guessing that because I didn't hear today that it is a negative - which is really good. I am all about 1-2 weeks early - nothing earlier... she can stay where she is for the time being thank you. So when I find out I will "blog" it.... otherwise I am doing good. My doctor has me staying put, not "doing" too much. Which is really really difficult when my bed isn't made all day - since that chore has to do with lifting the HEAVY mattress. But, it is all for a good purpose.
.... And I KNOW... NO lifting Hudson.
5 comments:
You bake that baby as long as you possibly can! I'll most definitely be checking back to see the updates!
Well, obviously I don't want you to deliver this early, but I can't help but be a little jealous of your dilation. I am only 5 days from my due date with NO dilation and NO contractions. I would pay good money to convince a doctor to induce labor at this point...
Take it easy as much as possible!
Yikes Whinny! Early is good, but not that early, I agree with you. Stay rested and have fun at your shindig this weekend. Wish I could be there. Your gift is sitting here ready to be shipped. Love ya...
Whitney,you are so very right early babies are scarey my little alexis was 7 weeks early and very tiny,however I had no choice at that point my amnio fluid was very low so they took her c section very quickly. I remember my Dr said that 35 weeks was the ultimate goal for me but Alexis had something else in mind!!
NO LIFTING AND STAY OFF YOUR FEET WERE POSSIABLE.. GOOD LUCK :) My sister Jessica has justmoved into your parents ward,fun to see some familure faces!!! Kelly Sims -Max
Whitney- can't wait to see your little one- I'm sure she will be gorgeous... just like her mommy! You keep taking care of yourself and stay of those feet!
Post a Comment