I went into labor last night...

A contraction woke me up last night at 1:44. I timed them for two hours, thinking that it was false labor. By then, they were 6 minutes apart and hurting pretty good, so I went in. My doctor recently quit, but she just happened to be the on call doctor at the hospital, so that was cool. She said that she didn't want to take the chance with Tyler. If she could slow my labor, she'd rather see him born in another week or two. They gave me shots twice to stop the contractions but they wouldn't stop. They eventually got down to 2 minutes apart and there was talk of flying us to a hospital that specializes in Intensive care to be safe. Then they gave me a pill and the contractions finally slowed down significantly. I'm still only dilated to a 1, so she sent me home. My water wouldn't break and I didn't dilate until late into labor with Jaden too, so I guess that is common for me. I am on super duper bed rest for the duration of the pregnancy and I have to take these pills to slow the contractions every 6 hours. I'm still feeling them but they aren't nearly as painful as they were.

So...if I disappear, you know why!

Its getting close! I'm so excited for you! Good luck and take care of yourself and baby Tyler!

I am so excited for you Tonya...I hope your labor is an easy one.

That is exciting!!! Good luck to you and to your new baby!

OH!!! How exciting!!! I can't wait. He is coming a bit early, isn't he? I hope he is born healthy! :) BTW, the 21st is the day before my dad's birthday! :D Take it easy Tonya!

Oh Tonya you take it easy and my thoughts will be with you and Tyler!!!:D

wow, I'm excited for ya! Can't wait!

YIPPPIE how exciting!!!!!!!!!! Take it easy get to bed!!

I hope Tyler is born healthy sending positive vibes your way that he doesn't come too early :)

Tonya,

I'm so excited for you! Did the doctor say anything about Braxton Hix contractions?? That's usually what happens just before the real deal. But you already know that, right??? :p:p

Keep us posted!

We'll be waiting!

Oh my! You stay in bed and don't come out till that baby is cooked all the way. ;)

You'll be in my thoughts.

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Tonya,

I'm so excited for you! Did the doctor say anything about Braxton Hix contractions?? That's usually what happens just before the real deal. But you already know that, right??? :p:p

Keep us posted!

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Yeah, they weren't braxton hicks. They hooked me up to the belly monitors that show the contractions. They were strong and regular, and haven't quit at least since 1:45 am (it's 4:20 pm now). The Braxton Hicks are inconsistant, they don't have a pattern.

This medicine that I am on is normally for heart patients. I don't care for it, it gives me a headache and makes my heart beat fast. I almost feel like not taking it and just having the baby, but I know I need to stick it out at least another week.

Take it easy; we'll wait. We'll miss you at the cat show this Sunday.

Take it easy Tonya!! I know it is hard staying in bed like that especially when you have Jaden wanting his mum. I spent the the last 3 months of my second pregnancy on bed rest but he was well worth it! Good luck and hope everything very smoothly and easily!

Oh my god, how exciting, scary, crazy all wrapped up in one!

Sending lots of good thoughts to you and Tyler :)

Yow. Take care; you and the little guy are in our thoughts and prayers!

Oh boy! :D Take care Tonya, we're all anxiously awaiting the birth of little Tyler!

Hold in there a bit longer if you can, baby Tyler!!! Good luck, Tonya .. how exciting!!!:D

Tonya, take care. We all want you to have a healthy baby boy.:)

Tonya, I am so very excited for you! I cannot wait to see this precious little boy of yours. Such a sweet little man he is going to be. Stay strong and try to hold on for one more week. We are all praying for you!

~Cass

Good luck Tonya!!! Can't wait till your precious baby boy arrives!

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Originally posted by Tonya
Yeah, they weren't braxton hicks. They hooked me up to the belly monitors that show the contractions. They were strong and regular, and haven't quit at least since 1:45 am (it's 4:20 pm now). The Braxton Hicks are inconsistant, they don't have a pattern.

This medicine that I am on is normally for heart patients. I don't care for it, it gives me a headache and makes my heart beat fast. I almost feel like not taking it and just having the baby, but I know I need to stick it out at least another week.

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What is the name of the meds? (if they are with in arms reach to read, wouldn't want you to get out of bed to read them :)) I had to take Procardia, with Christian. At around 30-32 weeks, i had excessive Braxton Hicks, like 8 an hour (at one point), they weren't painful, just uncomfortable...so they put me on Procardia until i was 36/37 weeks...thay also gave me a shot to slow them, in the hospital, and then the meds were for home...i ended up having Christian 10 days early.

Anyway, prayers for you and the baby that he stays in there as long as possible. Put those feet up and rest, b/c once he is born, you will wish for that extra sleep ;) Congrats, can't wait to see pics, once he is born!

Robyn

Tonya - keep in that bed young lady!!! xxx

All the rest and sleep you get now is going to be doing you so much good. Tell Tyler to hang on in there just a tad longer - he's not finished yet!

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers {{{Hugs}}}

Lynne

Do what the doc says....we want him to stay put as long as he needs to!

Good Luck Tonya, I'll keep you and the baby in my prayers.


Boy Jaden must be getting really excited now.

Maybe Tyler "saw" what his room is going to look like and got all excited ;) you can still read to Jaden and tell him magic stories I guess so let him help you by bringing you some of his special "stuff".

WOW ... how exciting..

Not much longer till baby boy Tyler is here....

stay in bed and take care....:D :D :D

How exciting :D

Get lots of rest ;)

Ahhhhh!!
Take it easy Tonya!!!

How exciting! Now you just take it easy. :D

Jonah says,

STAY IN BED! I WANT BABY TO BE B-I-G! LIKE ME!!!

:D

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Originally posted by Christiansmommy
What is the name of the meds? (if they are with in arms reach to read, wouldn't want you to get out of bed to read them :)) I had to take Procardia, with Christian. At around 30-32 weeks, i had excessive Braxton Hicks, like 8 an hour (at one point), they weren't painful, just uncomfortable...so they put me on Procardia until i was 36/37 weeks...thay also gave me a shot to slow them, in the hospital, and then the meds were for home...i ended up having Christian 10 days early.

Anyway, prayers for you and the baby that he stays in there as long as possible. Put those feet up and rest, b/c once he is born, you will wish for that extra sleep ;) Congrats, can't wait to see pics, once he is born!

Robyn

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The shots were something that starts with a T. The pills I am taking are called Nifedipine. I've got "stuff" coming out of me now though. I just called the doctor again, he wants me to come in and check my cervix. I don't think that medicine is slowing the contractions enough.

Oh Tonya!! I wish you all the best...