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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
"False Labor; Braxton Hicks Contractions; Exhaustion"
I am 38 weeks and 4 days pregnant with baby number seven and seven of the past ten nights have been full of regular, very uncomfortable contractions that keep me from sleeping. But I am not in "true labor" as they do not get closer together or more painful, and they eventually stop altogether for a while. Each night that I wake up with these so-called "false contractions" I am certain I am in early labor. So I get up, get the last-minute items in my labor bag, and get dressed. Then I watch a movie and time contractions for a few hours, with sporadic attempts at going back to bed but to no avail because the contractions wake me up.
It's VERY strange that after all this I am only 2 cm dilated. It's tiring to not have had a solid night's sleep in many days. We're trying to be thankful for each day we have to get more projects done before the baby arrives. If only I had the energy to work on them! |
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About Me
My faith teaches me that the calling of Christian homemaker, wife, or mother is just as holy as one to "full-time ministry."
I am a mom of seven children ages nine and under (plus one on the way!) seeking and sharing helpful tidbits learned during this season of life. May we glorify and enjoy Him each day!
:o),
Moms4Psalms
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - I feel for you