This past week has been an interesting one. It started out with--what I thought to be--contractions on Monday night. I rested most of the evening and headed to work on Tuesday. The cramping continued, so I called the doc and headed in for a quick check. After a urin analysis {which is easier said than done--I had peed 10 seconds before I walked back and needed to pee for them--whoops} and a heartbeat {which sounded stellar} I was sent on my way with instructions to come back if the pain/cramping didn't go away or got worse...
So, off to work again on Wednesday--{I'm working way too much :)} and feeling fine until about 3:00, the same thing happened. I got home from work at about 6:00 and by 9:00, decided we'd better head to L&D to check things out. My dad came down to sit with the girls and he and RJ gave me a wonderful blessing, and we headed out.
Everything panned out at L&D. The pain I was having weren't contractions, baby was wiggling and kicking up a storm, and his heartbeat was strong. Dr. Ott walked in after about 30 minutes and told me to go home and come back for an ultrasound on Friday. {I'm feeling a little paranoid and overly-panicky at this point...but sometimes you just have to trust your instincts, even if you look like an idiot}
So today I head in for ultrasound #2--which ended up being internal {a real treat} and my cervix looked LOVERLY! {yay!} and I had her sneak a peak to be sure baby BOY was still baby BOY--
{yay again...we are 2 for 2}
Everything, once again panned out. Baby looks/sounds great. My cervix is holding up under the pressure and I was sent home with well wishes for a Lovely trip to Lake Powell followed by my girls trip to Milly-wak-ee! {yay! yay!}
So, maybe I was being a little paranoid or overly cautious, but how can you not be when it's your baby you're dealing with?? My pregnancy with the girls were both so smooth and simple that I'm kind of new to all this pain, discomfort, and PRESSURE down under! But I'm glad that we checked everything out and I can breathe easy. If I have to deal with a little cramping and pressure, I can. As long as it isn't causing a problem to this future stud muffin in here! So, lets keep our fingers crossed for smooth sailing over the next 18 weeks or so {and as I sit here having--what I thought were contractions--once again, I'll just try to relax and realize that this baby just wants to do things a little differently than his older sisters!}
And here's to a more uneventful 22nd week!
10 comments:
Oh man!! What a scare. You just cant be too cautious when it comes to a baby inside you. I am glad everything turned out good!
I would roll my eyes at you but I can't say I've had anything like that happen to me. I do know about the increased pressure with #3 {like that fact that you think they are going to fall out sometimes} but I would be nervous about the cramping too. Have a fun vacation!
Glad everything is going okay.
Sounds like a great couple of weeks ahead for you!
I feel so bad, I had no idea. I am glad things are okay. That is what I get for not checking blogs as often as I would like.
i love reading your comments on your pregnancy, since we are so close its fun to hear what someone else at my stage is experiencing. i haven't felt anything contraction like, but my uterus is constantly tightening and untightening, drives me a little crazy, i don't remember that happening last time around! that was maybe an overshare...anyways, glad to hear everything is ok!
Oh man do I remember that pressure!!! I hate to say this, but I am pretty sure it will get worse as the weeks go on. I remember feeling like I couldn't even stand up to walk with Roscoe, because I was POSITIVE he would fall right out. It was crazy.
Glad everything is okay
and WAHOO for a baby boy!!
I had the pressure too!!!! I also went to L&D 3 times during my pregnancy because of contractions. I do NOT envy your pregnant state.....although I do wish I was getting a little more sleep these days!! Good luck & keep that baby in for a good while!!!
I have been experiencing the same thing with our #3 so it feels good to know I'm not alone. After some intense contractions and cramping, the dr put me on semi-bed rest, and I looked at him like, "Are you crazy? Do you know what my life is like? How the heck am I supposed to rest with a dozen preschoolers, my own two kids, a hubby, and a house to take care of?" But as I have tried to take it easier, my contractions, cramping, and pressure have gone down. And I feel so much better!
It's worth it Rach! Just put on The Little Mermaid for your girls and go in your room to lie down every afternoon for a little while. What a difference it makes! Good luck with everything.
Oh I am glad that you went in to get everything checked out!!!! It is WAY better to be too cautious when you are pregnant!! Scary!! I have constant pain and pressure from the moment I am pregnant...much more with my girls than with Cam. So, I feel for you!!! I hope everything keeps going well!!
I am glad things are okay! You take good care of yourself and that little peanut!
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