I went into labor last night...

**Tonya** · 01-05-2005, 04:14 PM

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!

**catnapper** · 01-05-2005, 04:20 PM

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

**caseysmom** · 01-05-2005, 04:26 PM

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

**cookieluver7** · 01-05-2005, 04:34 PM

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

**Miranda_Rae** · 01-05-2005, 04:42 PM

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!

Take it easy Tonya!

**Jadapit** · 01-05-2005, 04:52 PM

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

**petslover** · 01-05-2005, 05:24 PM

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

**Jods** · 01-05-2005, 05:30 PM

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

**luvofallhorses** · 01-05-2005, 06:01 PM

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

**moosmom** · 01-05-2005, 06:10 PM

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???

Keep us posted!

**Karen** · 01-05-2005, 06:12 PM

We'll be waiting!

**NoahsMommy** · 01-05-2005, 06:20 PM

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.

**Tonya** · 01-05-2005, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by moosmom
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???

Keep us posted!

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.

**RedHedd** · 01-05-2005, 06:28 PM

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

**Lilith Cherry** · 01-05-2005, 07:53 PM

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!