I learned a lesson today...
3:45 am and I started having literally the worst contractions ever. All in my back. Could barely move. I waited it out as long as I could and called the on call @ 5... She advised I go to L&D to be checked for an infection. I had no bloody show/mucus and water did not break/leak. Went in and spent 6 hours hooked to machines and IV's while contracting to learn I did in fact have an infection. Bladder and BV. These have been consistent headaches for me. The antibiotics I had been taking stopped working so I needed something stronger. The human body is amazing. Baby was perfectly ok, but my uterus acted like a "check engine" light letting me know I needed help. It's so important we listen to our bodies and watch the signs.
While in the throws of the major contractions I had a realization: I am not ready for him yet. Yes I'm 35 weeks and don't have long, but I've been uncomfortable for a while now. I've been going on and on about how ready I am. When the pain really hit and I thought of him needing the nicu if he came now I was literally choked with fear. Not yet! Not ready! No amount of baby supplies and cute outfits could make me feel ready. He's not so I'm not.
I say all that to say this: don't rush them if you don't have to. If they're safe within you, let them be. Be careful what you wish for. There are moms out there right now staring at their precious babies through a glass in the nicu wishing they kept them in one more hour/day/week. We won't stay pregnant forever ladies. Let's try and keep em in!
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