The worst f-word you'll ever hear...

FALSE LABOR



ughhh



So, here's a n update for any of you who are curious what is going on and what is taking so long.


Tuesday - had an appointment, was still only 2.5cm dialated. This appointment was with Vivian, a nurse practitioner at Dr. Kacenga's office. She was pushing for an induction, but I told her no (repeatedly), so she backed off and told me to get an NST (non stress test) done on Thurs.


Thursday - had contractions all morning. Went to my NST at the hospital, baby is fine, contractions were strong enough to register on the monitor. Still a 2.5cm. After the appointment went to my appt with Dr. Silva, he told me to get an NST and BPP (Biophysical Profile) done on Monday, and meet with him on Tuesday. I had contractions, ten minutes apart for a full 24 hours after that. They were strong enough that I couldn't sleep through most of them that night. The next day, about 10am they stopped. They have been on and off ever since, varying in frequency and duration, but intensity seems to be getting stronger. I can only hope that means I am getting closer. A LOT closer. :)


On the bright side, this time has given me the chance to recover from a seriously rotten cold I've had for like three weeks now. I finally have my voice back, and I'm not coughing all night. (Yay!!) So, now that I'm feeling better, the house is getting back into shape, and I'M READY TO GO!

I have my NST and BPP today, we'll see how things go there. They don't let you go past 2 weeks late, which will be this Friday, so I may have to have an induction after all. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I don't have to go that particular route.