Since I found out that I was going to have a scheduled C-section this time around, I've comforted myself with the knowledge that I don't have to go through the pain of labor. Yet, here I find myself timing contractions and breathing deeply every 7-10 minutes. Because I'm terrified of accidentally having a baby at home (I personally know two people who have experienced this) - and my doctor's office gave me a paper instructing me to call if I have contractions that are 10 minutes or less apart for more than an hour - I had my doctor paged this morning. As I explained what I was experiencing to her, I had a contraction and told her I was having a contraction. Do you know what she said to me?
"Well if you're talking through your contractions, they can't be that strong."
So it seems that until I'm rendered mute, I am not in labor enough to merit a trip to the hospital. At the risk of sounding like a child, I find this all very unfair. Aren't I supposed to be avoiding the discomfort of labor?
2 comments:
Sounds like she was WRONG! I can't wait to see pictures of that sweet pea!!! I hope all is well...love you, Becky
My nurse told me my pain goal should be a nine before my epidural. I felt the same way!!! Pain avoidance, people!!! It's a conspiracy. xoxo
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