Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Baby Update

I've been getting a lot of phone calls lately and I'm kind of just waiting around anyways so I thought I'd post a short little update for anyone interested.
Well, still no baby. I had false labor on Monday and got all psyched up to welcome Gwen into the world only to have the labor stop after about 10-12 hours. It wasn't horrible labor, just a bit painful so I guess I should expect a bit worse for the real thing. It's hard to have a clear concept of what it will really be like since Lincoln was induced and the induction didn't work for a while so when I went into labor, I was already in the hospital, pumped full of pitocin (that didn't work) and given cervidil (awful!).
I went to the Dr. today and she stripped my membranes a little more. She also told me I was still dilated to a 2 and about 70% effaced still.
I think the false labor was started by the castor oil I took. It worked for several of my siblings, but apparently not for me. Anybody else have any luck with castor oil? I was really reluctant to take it, but eventually did. It didn't do much for me. It didn't even do what it was intended to do. It was as if I hadn't even taken it. That is until about 2am when I started feeling those contractions.
So, to end this post, pretty much nothing is new, still no baby, but I know she'll have to come soon- the Dr. told me she wouldn't let me go past 41 weeks. Plus, I'm not really feeling miserable. On the bright side, I'm still getting excellent sleep because I don't have a newborn waking me up all night. And, I can still go the store easily because I only have one child to fit into the cart.
By the way, I'm not annoyed with the phone calls, if you're someone who has called me. It's actually fun to talk to everyone, I'm just sorry to disappoint you all with no baby news.

5 comments:

i said...

i was never in too much of a hurry to get baby out...but the wonder of how it would happen since my first was induced consumed all of my brain power...it will be fun for you to see how it all happens! :) enjoy.

Stacey Kirchner said...

Well with Will I tried caster oil...NOTHING. I also tried several other things, but none worked. I also had the cervidil, which burned like nothing else. Still nothing. Pit for 12 hours, nothing. I guess he didn't want to come out until his due date. Aiden was much easier. Just went in to be induced and three hours later, bam...baby! I hope little Gwen comes soon.

HammondFam said...

Wow, 1 day to go! Well, hopefully you are in labor right now, and you will soon meet your beautiful baby girl face to face...so exciting. I pray all goes well!

Teresa said...

Keep us posted. Can't wait for the news!

The Kodak Moments of our Life said...

We are anxiously awaiting baby Gwen! Can't wait to meet her! Nikki- I am coming to Vegas on Jan 22 and would love to see you guys. It will just be me with the kids (sorry Zach), but let me know. I know you will be busy with a new baby, so I understand if you are too busy.
Jen
jenmarie15@gmail.com