So, I said I was going to blog this conversation...it's a funny memory for me so I don't want to forget. As I was going into labor (but still in denial) I started texting Kim for her vast knowledge on...well...EVERYTHING.
Me: What's the "rule of thumb" on how far apart contractions should be before you call the doc?
Kim: Lol are yours getting closer? I called at 8-10 and she said call again if they got closer or more intense. So around 5 I called and they said to come in.
Me: I had 5 in a row (pretty intense) that were all 6 mins apart...but then they stopped for 20 mins. Now I've had a couple more. Who knows...I'm waiting to have some consistency before I call.
Kim: Well mine became inconsistent on the way to the hospital but once I got there are they checked me I was dilated enough to stay. Any other signs?
Me: Just cramps and contractions. Now it's been 15 mins with nothing again. Ugh, I just hate now knowing.
Kim: Where's Mikey? I say if you have another round of close contractions, call and they'll probably ask you to come in.
Me: Ok, good idea. I am at my parents house right now and Mikey just went home to shower and then he is coming over here. We were planning to grill out tonight...not sure that's gonna happen now. :)
Kim: Shower yet? :)
Me: No...I was thinking about it...and shaving my legs. ha
Kim: I say eat something before you go. Especially after what Claire said.
Me: Agreed!
Kim: Eat, shower, and try to relax. How bad are the cramps? Like a normal cramp x 10?
Me: Hmmm, yeah, atleast x10. I have to stop doing anything else and just focus on breathing for the 10-15 seconds, then the pain fades away.
Kim: How long are your contractions lasting? 10-15 sec?
Me: The bad part lasts about 10-15 seconds and the whole thing is over after about 30-45 seconds
Kim: Hmm...ok if they all last 30+ and get closer to 5-7 mins then I'd say it's serious. Even if they become inconsistent like disappearing for 10-20 mins at a time I say to be safe call and go in. Especially if they want you hooked up to an IV. You could go really fast and if you're already at 4cm it's not out of the question that you could get to 10 in a couple of hours or less. Also to help move him down, when you're contracting try to sit kind of Indian style and rock side to side and back and forth.
Me: Ok, I just called the office and they are paging the on-call doc. He should call me back soon. Just had 3 in a row that were 4 mins apart. I'm afraid to get in the shower now. Haha. I'm gonna sit on a yoga ball and rock like you said now.
Kim: NO! Get in the shower, seriously! Even if you just wash your hair and pull back you can blow dry your bangs and still feel clean/decent.
Me: Ok, going now.
Kim: Then rock!
Me: Actually, waiting for doc to call then I will go. :)
Kim: Ok or get your mom to answer while you jump in and jump out. Keep me updated tonight! I'll be your text messaging doula. ;)
Me (actually, Mikey): It's Mikey we are going to hospital in a minute.
Kim: Good!
Me (actually, Mikey): Heading to hospital
Kim: I guess they admitted her?
Me (actually, Mike): baby here
*I love how Mikey's texts are so detailed and informative. ;)
Haha! That still makes me laugh when I think about how adamant I was for you to take a shower. That'll be my advice to every pregnant woman from now on. And yes, Mikey really kept me up to date...
ReplyDeleteha! love this. and mikey was so informative. :)
ReplyDeletei want kim to be my labor doula too next time!! (if i were to actually have contractions, that is!)