38 hours of contractions..... help

[elvis4nuts]

I've now been having contractions for 38 hours. I'm exhausted.

I went into hospital last night but was sent home because I was only 1cm dilated and contractions became very irregular.

I am in agony and I don't know how to get through this, but hospital said not to come back until I have 3 in 10 minutes, regularly.

Any advice gratefully received.
I'm losing all hope. And my marbles.

Oh god that sounds awful ❤️.

Can you go up and down the stairs or bounce on an exercise ball to get the head pushing on your cervix some more?

I seems if I leave the comfort of my bedroom the contractions stop!

Also no stairs, but I am trying to regularly sit on the ball.

I phoned the hospital again and they said I had a sweep booked for Tuesday and that should help. TUESDAY? Surely I cannot wait that long....:

Call the maternity ward and tell them what’s going on. Would you have a c-section/epidural if offered? Your labour sounds like my first labour … irregular but painful contractions for hours and hours with no progress. Ended up having an EMCS - turns out he was facing upwards with his arm in the way. Call them and say you are exhausted and finding it hard to cope. They may well tell you to come back so they can offer you support /alternatives.

If you've had enough, you can request a CS if you want to. You must be absolutely exhausted.

I agree with Paripale , ring them and say you are totally exhausted and can’t cope anymore.

Had this with DD who was brow presentation and I didn’t get the regular contractions they asked for. It gets to the stage where enough is enough and you need support. I rang and was told I wasn’t ready to go in as had talked to her on the phone for 7 mins , take some paracetamol and have a bath.

Did as told, waters broke and shortly after community midwife turned up and I was nearly 8cm dilated.

Really appreciating all your support girls x
Thank you x

Hang in there and good luck 💐
Mine is 22 and back home for weekend - totally worth it 😀

I don’t know why they’re so adamant on ‘3 contractions in ten minutes’ I didn’t reach that at all even when I was DS1 and you could see his head 😂.

Nah you can’t wait until Tuesday like this, you’ll have a baby plonked in your arms and you’re going to want to be as rested as possible. I agree give them a ring back. At least with epi you could sleep

I had over 60 hours of contractions in the end and they never got to the 3 in 10 mins point. After 24 hours I begged to be admitted for stronger painkillers and the last 6 hours I had an epidural and ended up on the hormone drip because the contractions just weren't getting there even though I was 10cms. So definitely go back in, if you're not coping refuse to leave until you get some pain relief or even request a section if you feel that's the way to go. Good luck!

49 hours....

The football did not help!

Going to try and get some sleep and if all else fails call the hospital in a couple of hours and tell them enough is enough x

I’ll be thinking of you. I had similar for several days and I couldn’t eat or sleep, and yes I tried to go to the hospital twice. I remember thinking if they said ‘try a warm bath’ or ‘you’ll be more comfortable at home’ one more time I was going to lie on the floor in the corridor and let people walk over me whilst the misery overcame me.

That doesn’t sound positive enough (sorry!) but you’ve got this and keep going as best as you can. I found watching easy watching programmes helped like Friends - something to mark another half hour passing, and another etc

How are things this morning ?

Went into hospital at 2am. By that my contractions had really ramped up. But still only 2cm 🤦🏼‍♀️

Made it absolutely clear I wasn't going home and they were ok with that.

Had some pethidine which made me feel stoned but did nothing for the pain.

Had a bath (we don't have one at home) and that was great relief.

Contractions were 3 in 10 minutes easily but slowed down again. Waiting for the doctor.

One way or another this baby is coming out day!

60 hours and counting.....

So sorry it’s still going on but glad you are in hospital now. Fingers crossed for appearance of this baby very very soon.

So sorry OP, that sounds awful. Glad you’re in the right hands now and look forward to your baby update!!

Good luck OP! My DD is now 6w. I went into hospital on the Wed night with contractions every 6 min and was sent home, 1cm dilated. Hung on Thurs-Fri, it was horrible! Arrived at hospital for booked induction on the Saturday morning, with contractions only just ramping up. Induction cancelled, DD born after the rest of labour went ridiculously quickly!

Good luck @elvis4nuts ! I went from 2-7cm in 4 hours! It can happen.

Same! I think I'm on day 5 now! But I've demanded to be taken into hospital now as wel so just waiting on the ward. How's your labor going ?! Must be popped by now!

Oh bless you OP! I was 39 hours all in and was so exhausted by the end of it I can't remember anything about that night. Had a lovely nap once my epidural was administered though so would definitely recommend that!

How are you doing now?

You must be exhausted. Hoping you’re holding a lovely squishy baby now.

72 hours of contractions
1 failed epidural
6 hours at 9cm
1.5 hours of pushing
Second degree tear

But I did it 💛

@elvis4nuts

72 hours of contractions 1 failed epidural 6 hours at 9cm 1.5 hours of pushing Second degree tear

But I did it 💛

Yay!!!! Congratulations ❤️

Enjoy your beautiful little human 💐

Brilliant, congratulations!!!

Awww congratulations 🥳