I'm not entirely sure there is a whimsical way to introduce this story, so I'm just gonna tell it like it is since basically no one knows...
Saturday night I started having some right-sided abdominal pain (think where your appendix is) and chalked it up to a pulled muscle. I mean after all, I had been super nice and sat in the back of a two-door car - super stupid. Anyway, that pain continued constantly and became unbearable to a mental breaking point for me after going to bed Monday night - so Nate and I called the doctor around 12:30a and they told me to come in immediately.
Once hooked up to all the monitors (which was pretty immediate,) it was very clear that I was having contractions every 3.5/4 minutes. These contractions only hurt because of the right sided pain, but were otherwise painless. The nurses eyes grew wide when they saw how often and consistently they were coming, so my cervix was checked and hallelujah - it was still closed. Everyone breathed a sigh of releif and it was on to the side pain.
Basically, I spent the night in Labor & Delivery and heard two little ones cry their first little cry in this world while being taken to the nursery. It was beautiful.
I was given pain meds for the side and in hopes of easing the contractions. They didn't slow - so I was given a shot which stopped them altogether. I was released about 10 hours after we got there after being re-hydrated and having the pain under control. The side pain is the infamous "round ligament pain." Fine. I suspected that all along, but it was the contractions that were causing it to be unbearable for so long and what were cause for concern.
I can't wait to see my peanut...but not yet! I need him to cook a little longer. I have a new perspective on having him now. I honestly don't see myself making it all the way until February 13, but I will pray every day that he is a healthly strong little boy and stays in as long as he wants!
When the nurse said the words, "we need to see if you are going to be having him within the next few weeks" Nate and I were floored and in shock. We've realized now how much we have to do: birthing plan (wtf is that, really?) we don't have a carseat, not one single bottle, no crib - we're totally unprepared! But, we're not really supposed to be yet! This is not to say that we are planning on him coming early, but all of the sudden the, "oh my gosh we're having a real baby" has hit us and we both would like to be more prepared - at least mentally.
As of today, the right-sided muscle pain is better, but I am still having some Braxton Hicks contractions pretty consistently. Thankfully, I have a doctor's appointment today anyway so I have a list of things to ask the doctor. After my gestational diabetes test...I get to see my peanut!!! Today is the 4-D Ultrasound and I am PUMPED. I haven't "seen" him since September 4th - and I can't wait. I'll try to post some pictures after we get them.
Right now, I just ask for your prayers for little man. He's fine and in NO WAY in distress (he's actually very healthy and active,) I just want to be sure he bakes a little longer :) I also have a lot on my plate coming up as far as cakes. I'm booked until Dec. 19th (the wedding cake!!!!) and am so excited about all of these opportunities - I'm just going to need a couple of prayers a long the way. And no, I wasn't given any restrictions or written out of work, they told me to continue life as normal.
I'll keep you guys posted and will hopefull get some pics up of that ultrasound soon!
