Wasted Days and Wasted Night

Published on July 29, 2006 By JillUser In Blogging

Well I just got back from spending 11AM Friday-3PM today at the hospital. No, I didn't have the baby. I spent that time being "observed".

I went to my OB checkup Friday morning and my BP was 162/92. I have a track record of preeclampsia with my first and high BP with my second so the doctor sent me to the hospital for a non stress test. I figured they would monitor me for an hour or so and send me home...wrong.

I guess my consistently elivated BP along with headache, dizziness and occasional blurred vision caused concern so they admitted me for 24hr observation. I was told that if my BP didn't get better, they would probably induce me. It didn't get better after 24hrs but I guess they decided it wasn't bad enough to induce so they sent me home on bed rest....yay.

I am really not a happy camper. So not only am I uncomfortable 24/7 but now I can't even keep myself busy and distracted. I'm supposed to just lay around with nothing on my mind except "when am I going to have this baby?!" Oh, I can also think about this, that and the other thing around the house that I should be doing. I hate this!

I sincerely hope the next time I am in one of those hospital beds it is because I am in labor. It was total torture being in that room with all of the baby care stuff hearing babies crying and being born. Meanwhile I got to lay in bed wondering if I would be having a baby before I went home or not. She will be coming within the next couple of weeks though so I should just take comfort in that knowledge.

So here I am on the couch, hoping to go into labor. I am not a patient person when it comes to this point in pregnancy so the thought of going on like this for weeks is not one I enjoy. I hate not being able to do the household stuff I am used to doing. It seems crazy to be hoping for the pain of labor but I sure am.

Comments (Page 1)

Texas Wahine

on Jul 29, 2006

Awww, Jill.

I can't believe they decided not to induce you!

Do your babies usually come early, on time, or late?

InBloom

on Jul 29, 2006

I really hope your labor comes VERY soon. Sorry for your discomfort (to say the least).

Tova7

on Jul 29, 2006

Hope she comes fast so this part is over and the real fun begins.

Be good to yourself.

terpfan1980

on Jul 29, 2006

Babies work on their own schedule, both before and after birth. While I know the male side of the impatient waiting game, and can't speak directly about the female side, I would still say let nature take it's course as best you can. Having to wait and take it easy may not be fun, but it is in your best interest, and in the best interest of the little one that is waiting for the right time to arrive. Try watching a movie perhaps, listening to some music, reading a book or just about anything that you can use to take your mind some place else for now. Soon enough the little one will make the grand appearance and be smiling back up at momma and da-da letting you know it was all worth it.

JillUser

on Jul 29, 2006

TW: They induced Alex at 39 wks due to full on preeclamsia and they really waited too long. He had almost no fluid left around him and I was very sick and continued to be for quite some time after delivering. Ryan was a week early. I started having my BP go up so they checked me and I had already dialated to 4cm so they went ahead and broke my water. That was a wonderful experience that I am kind of hoping for again.

Inbloom & Tova: Thanks a lot. I just know how much better I will feel both physically and emotionally once I have the baby. It makes it hard to wait around feeling crappy.

Terp: I know what you're saying. It's an easier said than done situation though. I know a couple of weeks is nothing in the bigger scheme of things but right now it seems like an eternity.

Dr Guy

on Jul 29, 2006

Best of luck! It will be soon! (I know not soon enough!).

Cordelia

on Jul 29, 2006

Gah, I hate waiting too! It must be much worse waiting through the last stages of pregnancy. I have full faith that everything will go ok. I was actually pretty sure I'd see an e-mail or call telling me the baby was coming this weekend. Try and use the time to catch up on some light reading or movies you've been wanting to see? Yeah, I'm sure that's useful advice!

JillUser

on Jul 30, 2006

Dr. Guy: Thanks!

I have full faith that everything will go ok.

I appreciate that. My boys are taking good care of me. It's just frustrating not being able to take care of them. I feel my main value in life is taking care of my family and I'm not even able to take care of myself right now. It really isn't good for my mental well being.

I slept pretty well being back in my own bed last night. I am showered and downstairs on the couch for the day now. On with the waiting!

KellyW0498

on Jul 30, 2006

Take care of yourself. I know it is hard to do nothing. Hopefully Ashley will make her appearance soon. The last part of the pregnancy is hard to wait under the best of circumstances. So, I feel for you. I hear July 31 is a good day for a birthday! Maybe even the 30th!

At least you have a lot of blogs to read thanks to your husband.

foreverserenity

on Jul 30, 2006

Oh boy, I'm sorry, I know this is the part when it gets really difficult because you're so anxious. Hopefully the next time will be a birth day. Good luck!

Cordelia

on Jul 30, 2006

I feel my main value in life is taking care of my family and I'm not even able to take care of myself right now. It really isn't good for my mental well being.

Sometimes it's ok for the caretaker to get a little rest, especially when you are almost ready to give birth! don't be too hard on yourself and try to have as much fun as possible.

JillUser

on Jul 30, 2006

The last part of the pregnancy is hard to wait under the best of circumstances.

Very true Kelly. Thanks.

Hopefully the next time will be a birth day. Good luck!

Thanks foreverserenity.

don't be too hard on yourself and try to have as much fun as possible.

I'm trying. The boys are pretty good entertainment. I just feel like time is standing still right now. I hate seeing stuff going on all around me without being able to do anything about it other than complain or ask for help.

Question of the Day

on Jul 31, 2006

Sometimes it's ok for the caretaker to get a little rest,

I agree with Cordelia and think that all experiences in life teach our children valuable lessons. Your boys will learn to be caring and considerate boys/men through experiences like this. Try and enjoy the downtime as much as possible. Your boys and family will be better for it.

Take care and best wished for you and your new baby!

jennybean

on Jul 31, 2006

Awww, Debbie i feel for you. We are all thinking of you here and hope you are as comfortable as possible until the big day! Any day now!

JillUser

on Jul 31, 2006

Take care and best wished for you and your new baby!

Thank you very much.

Awww, Debbie i feel for you. We are all thinking of you here and hope you are as comfortable as possible until the big day! Any day now!

Thanks Jen. I've had a headache for going on 4 days now. The dr said it could be from the high BP or it might be from the weather. Tylenol doesn't touch it and that's really all I can take. I really can't get comfortable but I'm minimizing my discomfort as much as possible.

I hope you are right about any day now. I doubt I am any fun to live with this way. Heck, I don't even like myself right now.

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