In which I reveal two of the worst words in the English language

September 18, 2008

FALSE LABOUR
‘Nuff said.

Ctxns stopped altogether last night around 11. The good news is that I had a great night’s sleep as a result.
In all honesty, I’m totally okay with it. No hormones, no meltdowns, no “GET THIS BABY OUT OF ME!” I’m content to wait until Baby is ready. After all, it’s not really “false” labour as much as it is doing some of the work ahead of time. I’m sure it helped move things along a bit more.
I do have a doctor’s appt this afternoon to check that blood pressure issue thing. If it’s too elevated, they may want to talk induction but I”m plenty against any medical/drug interventions so we’ll have to wait and see (I will only do it if there is a major medical reason). I’ll let you know how that appt goes.
So….as you were.
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    Yep, those pesky Braxton-Hicks. They feel just like the real thing when it's your 2nd time around (and thereafter). But hey, at least you didn't check into the hospital!! (Not that I'd know anything about that…*cough* ROFL) The worst thing is that they can be regular (down to 10, 5, and 2 minutes apart!!), and not necessarily activity-related, like the books say.

    No one told me this when I was pregnant the 2nd time, tho. *whimper* (that B-H are painful)

    Now go rest and put your feet up… *runs away*
    9/18/2008 8:25 AM shegoespublic (message) block delete reply You've got a great attitude! Hope you get lots of rest while you wait!
    9/18/2008 8:28 AM Tasia007 (message) block delete reply Impatiently tapping my fingers on the desk. I just know you'll have this baby this weekend while I'm at a PW retreat and I'll not know because I'll be away from the internet.
    9/18/2008 8:38 AM tuscansun5 (message) block delete reply Its nice to know that they still may have done more work than you realize! I love your outlook! :) Looking forward to your next post…
    9/18/2008 8:38 AM Jemelene (message) block delete reply @shegoespublic – *flip flop slaps Gina*

    YOU put YOUR feet up…preferably on one of those tinies! LOL
    9/18/2008 8:40 AM EmergingMummy (message) delete reply @tuscansun5 – Really? Can you get a cell phone? I'm updating on Twitter so if anything happens you could get the update via text on your phone….?
    9/18/2008 8:41 AM EmergingMummy (message) delete reply Hoping the real thing kicks off soon. I loved having B/H just because I knew it was one less real contrax I'd have to have later. And I was induced the last time because of blood pressure issues and probably shouldn't have been. If you want to hear my story, shoot me an email.
    9/18/2008 9:39 AM midwestmomma (message) block delete reply NO WAY!!! I just popped over to your page expecting to see pics of your new little one and it was FALSE LABOR!!

    Well, sit back and relax, my friend. And enjoy your last few days with only one baby in the house. Two is a WHOLE other ballgame! ;o) 9/18/2008 10:49 AM Dana (site) delete reply Your body is doing all of this pre-labor work so if they do suggest induction, I'm sure breaking your water will be enough to get things going. I'm praying BP stays at YOUR normal. Much love to you guys!
    9/18/2008 11:14 AM scgonzales (message) block delete reply