Milo and I showed up at labor & delivery this morning at 7:45am. They acted like they didnt understand why we were there... almost like they didnt receive the heads up. They immediately had us hooked up to the machines but my blood pressure was normal and Blakely was doing fine... this probably prompted more confusion on their part. I guess they finally realized I was told to be there after my doctor showed up (she was on call). I saw my doctor about 9:30 or 9:45am. She said everything looked good and she was going to go ahead and have them give me the steroid shot and I could go home. (WHAT?!?!?) She proceeded to tell me that she doesnt like to induce and will not let me go another week but that she still didnt want to induce today. UGGGHHHHHH!!! At 11:15-11:30am they finally showed up with my shot and I was sent on my way. When they gave me my discharge papers they told me my doctor scheduled for me to be induced on Wednesday, January 14th @ 4am. That is a WEEK AND A HALF away!!! I was upset. Not only do I want to see my daughter (I could be patient for that), I am MISERABLE with this rash. Milo and I went and had lunch then stopped by the new Fort Worth Branch of Burnett's where he needed to work on their computers. At about 1:00 or 1:30pm I had a mental/physical breakdown. At this point I had been itching like crazy, cranky because I was up all night with contractions (which were consistent from 2am - 4am), my skin was on fire and I just didnt understand why they wouldnt put me out of my misery. I broke down, tears streaming/ me screaming... I was just standing there sobbing while Milo rubbed my belly and legs thru my clothing to try to help ease the itch.
I dont get it. I just dont get it. I guess I'm not mean enough, not adament enough with my doctor. I guess I dont portray enough how miserable I am to her, because I'm too darn polite and friendly. (by the way, I love my doctor... I'm frustrated at this situation, but I LOVE my doctor)
I just woke up from a nap, which is my only relief from the itch. The shot isnt working. My skin is still on fire. :(
I have so many calls to return. Sorry if you have called or texted. I feel like I'm on the verge of another breakdown if I start to explain the situation to anyone.
2 years ago
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Hang in there, Karen!! My prayers are still with you daily!!
Oh my goodness. Like I said on the message, I am praying for you! I was seriously feeling your pain so much...that I started crying while I was praying for you when I was driving. Seriously. I hate this for you, but you are about to meet your daughter and NOTHING will beat that!! Ill keep praying, and crying Im sure.
i am so sorry about today and that you are so miserable! i was induced. i went in to see my doctor at 39 weeks and 3 days and my blood pressure was up so she sent me over to the hospital so they could monitor kynli and my blood pressure. my blood pressure was actually a little worse at the hospital so they induced me right then. i was actually scheduled for an induction the night before that but they were full when i was supposed to go in. so i saw my doc the next morning and she was induced anyways. so it all worked out. hopefully blakely will decide to come on her own REALLY soon, but if not, hang in there. look on the bright side....it wont be longer than a week and a half and then you get to meet your precious baby girl! i will be thinking about you!!
Oh Karen,I'm crying for you, I'm so sorry. I know you are miserable. I just caught up on your last posts since New Year's. I had been told bits and pieces, but wanted to hear your recap. You are on my mind and in my prayers ALL THE TIME. I wish I had the perfect words, but all I can say is I'm sorry you are so miserable. Big Hugzzz to you....D
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