Last night I had my first real taste of non-forced labour. The kind that just comes on all on its own, the kind I didn’t get to experience with my first son because he refused to make any movement toward being born. We really forced him out.
On the way home from my sister’s wedding reception (yeah! I made it to the wedding!), I started to get contractions. Hard and heavy contractions. They radiated right into my back, which was exactly what my labour was like with my son. They were happening every few minutes and, to be honest, I kinda thought it was the real thing.
Hubs, totally convinced we needed to run to the hospital, was anxious to get me out of the car. I was anxious to get home because I knew (from “A Baby Story” of course) that you could labour for hours and I’d rather be at home for that. Also, I hadn’t even packed a bag for the hospital yet. I hadn’t even thought about it.
Long story short, we got home, I packed a bag, walked around and lay down for a bit. And the contractions stopped.
False labour is no fun!!! I was so disappointed to realize that the pain I had just gone through wasn’t going to end in another baby yet…I know it will happen eventually but what a buzz kill! But I did manage to get a few hours of sleep, some really yummy breakfast, and a taste of what I’m in for if this baby decides to make it out on his own schedule and before the doctor books an induction.
Many people will agree with this article.
I’m glad/sad so many have felt my pain! It’s the meanest trick to think you’ve reached the finish line and find out you still have another mile to run!!!
Feel your pain – literally and figuratively! I’m 39 weeks and 3 days…thought it was ‘go time’ on Friday night, but things stalled out by Saturday afternoon. Baby is bouncy but seems content to hang out awhile longer. Sigh.
Sending you positive momma and labour vibes! Hang in there!!
Ack. But, you’ll be ready for the next time… and it’s sooooooo sooooooooon!!! xox
Woohoo you got to the wedding though!!!! Next time that baby is coming – I know it!
Hey! At least you got that bag packed! 😉
You’ll do great. God bless.
Ooh, disappointing to get all excited and then have to switch it off and wait!
I hope once it gets going for good, it goes easily – good luck!
False Labor sucks! I had it with my first. For two straight days before the doctors got it going…(his heart rate dropped) I was so heartbroken when I got sent home from the hospital (3 times). Good Luck! I hope the next time it happens it’s for real!