So you know, we were doing really well.
I had stopped stressing; we had gone back to discussing ‘when the baby comes in January’ rather than ‘if I’m still pregnant for Christmas’ and I was content that the little one was going to remain where he belongs.
Then I spent 2 hours having painful contractions today. Sure they weren’t that regular and I could still talk through them, but they were happening and they were painful.
But I figured, as long as we don’t see any blood and they stop, we’ll be fine. I rested, I drank lots of water and they stopped.
Then I started to see small amounts of blood streaked mucus. (Only very small amounts of blood mind you)
It’s fine though, because now the contractions have stopped.
[Aside from the one right after dinner, where I had to breathe and concentrate and just ignore Amy screaming at you, because breathe dammit. The good thing? It wasn’t followed by any others]
So random painful contractions and a little staining. Can we say stress?
Now before you start to worry, I’m not in labour. I’m probably not even in prelabour.
This is exactly what happened a fortnight ago when I headed to the hospital and look what happened. I spent 3 days there without even a baby to show for my efforts!
[Thank god]
[And a fortnight ago I wasn’t having any kind of painful contractions; any I had didn’t hurt, but details details.]
To be fair though, we did spend yesterday doing alot of stuff. Sure I didn’t lift anything, or carry anything or even do that much, but we walked lots and I pulled all the weeds out of my garden (slowly; relaxingly; grumblingly) and we were busy. So I suspect that doing too much *may* just bring this kind of thing on. (We were quite busy the day before this happened last time too)
So here we are again. Waiting and watching to see what happens. Resting lots to make sure that I’m not putting any stress on myself. Drinking enough water to float a small boat. All the things I should be doing.
It’s just – I didn’t want to have to be doing this again, you know? One bout of stressing about preterm labour is MORE than enough to see me through to January thankyouverymuch. This baby has already sent me more than grey enough and he isn’t even here yet.
It’s enough to make me realise that I really don’t need anything to go wrong. I want this pregnancy to go full term and to deliver a healthy baby more than anything right now. Dammit, it took us long enough to actually fall pregnant, it should all get to be smooth sailing after we saw those 2 pink lines.
Sigh.
Let’s just get through this again and everything will be fine. 27w1d so far. Still far too early for this.
And don’t worry, if it continues or if I feel we need to, I will head on down to the hospital to make sure everything is okay. At this point in time it has been a few hours since I had any kind of contraction to speak of and I *think* the slight staining is settling down. We’re going to see how I go overnight.
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28 responses to “Stress”
Yes. Please , please rest. Make sure hubby does EVERYTHING! So sorry you’re having this stress. I’m sending lots of “stay in there” vibes to bubs.
Alis last blog post..Ten
resting means no busy days either you know?
Don’t force your body to make you slow down. It ain’t pretty.
Bettinas last blog post..Fraying
Get Nathan to handcuff you to the bed, or tie your ankles to the chandelier – either way you aint doin’ nothin’ but rest
Jaynes last blog post..Trivial History October 24
Oh, no!! Hugs! Prayers! Let the weeds grow and see what they look like when they’re three feet tall in January. :]
Mrs. Cs last blog post..Bug-Catcher.
thinking of you..
sure its not braxton hicks?
Tazs last blog post..Happy Birthday Baby Girl.. 52 Weeks Old..
I may have to let my hair grow out just so I can go grey over this.
lceels last blog post..Wordy Wednesday – as if …
Dude. Don’t make me come there and smack you.
Rees last blog post..Three – Past in Polaroids 11
Just try to take it easy. It’s not easy with an active toddler, this I know. You’ve had more than enough bumps this pregnancy then anyone should have to deal with. I will be thinking about you.
The breathing that helps with the pain and fear of contractions will also help with the stress. So breathe, darlin, breathe.
witchypoos last blog post..Road Trip
Sounds like you’re being really sensible, so I won’t give you the midwife lecture THIS TIME!!! 🙂
M & Bs last blog post..Dressing up
Hope the resting helps hun. ((hugs))
Marylins last blog post..There’s something I have to tell you.
It’s all so nerve-wracking.
My sister just had a minor pre-labor scare and that was nerve-wracking.
Pregnancy is so damn stressful.
Dinas last blog post..I Can Watch It!
Hope you get the rest you need and that that boy stays put till January.
Megans last blog post..Novel
Thanks for keeping us posted – sending “white light” and totally expecting this to be nothing whatsoever. Imagine all the thoughts worldwide on your side!
Cats last blog post..The Trouble With Smoking
Im so sorry this is so tough. Hang in there
I hope everything is ok and for land sakes no more pulling weeds!
Jenns last blog post..Favorites !
You are hereby ordered to SIT ON YOUR ASS UNTIL DECEMBER. Have a Christmas baby; fine. You will eat Bon Bons and watch soap operas and color in coloring books and do NOTHING until that baby comes out, DO YOU HEAR ME????
Don’t make my come tie you to something. 🙂
Mr Ladys last blog post..I Still Wish I Had, Just A Little.
Forget sitting on your ass, it’s time to flip over and sit on your head…
Xbox4NappyRashs last blog post..On, off, on again
Yeah, what Mr Lady said!
Hyphen Mamas last blog post..Bullet Point Friday
it’s a wicked cycle, isn’t it? everytime the midwife takes my blood pressure i start stressing out over what might happen if it doesn’t go down, which probably gives me a higher reading.
Memarie Lanes last blog post..Guns n’ Baseball
It sounds to me like a little self imposed bedrest is in order. ???
I hope all is calm and healthy for you and baby this weekend (and after).
Hang in there!
Kats last blog post..Birthday Blessings
Please take care of yourself and your baby. What they all said up there above me – you need REST.
((((hugs))))
Barbaras last blog post..298/366 – Autumn
Bedrest sucks babe, but it’s worth it in the end. Maybe we should all mail you our favourite books…just to help you pass the time until Christmas?
badness joness last blog post..I feel the Crazies coming on….
Oy. Please…take it easy. As much as possible. I’m crossing my fingers all contractions and spotting stop…at least for another 2 months.
Momisodess last blog post..A Bit Mushier Than Usual
Thinking of you, V.
Jennis last blog post..Well on His Way
NO more weeding! Let your garden go straight to hell!!!
Kats last blog post..I Was Featured on Bilssfully Domestic!
You’ve had this twice now, so the message should be pretty clear. Put your feet up and don’t do anything. January is not so far away now. Everything can wait.
I’m new here and I love your blog (found another of your posts by searching for chocolate chip biscuit recipes and have been reading for about 20 minutes now)!
Please, please, speaking from experience … rest. Two of my four pregnancies required “almost bed rest” and our first was born at 32 weeks after I began to leak. Thankfully, all four of our kids are healthy and are growing up nicely, but please don’t take any risks. The garden will still be there after the baby’s born.
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