This is definitely the least fun thing I have ever had to go through!
The contractions I faced yesterday lasted pretty much all night. I slept for about 2 hours and then was up til 3am. Finally I called the24-hour nurses line and the nurse was wonderful. I was basically worried because though I was having all the contractions, they weren't producing anything (tissue, clots, etc.). I was bleeding, but that was it. Also the pain was getting more and more intense (probably a 6/7 out of 10). She basically told me that if the pain got any worse, or if I became feverish or lightheaded, I should go to the hospital. She also told me I could take ibuprofen (I had only taken extra strength tylenol). That did the trick. I finally fell asleep and slept through till morning.
Pretty much all of today has been spent in bed. I had to call my RE this morning and he told me that he would like me to take the misoprostal to get things moving along. So I took the first dose this morning and will do another one this afternoon. That was super gross, but anyways... moving along. I don't think it has really helped yet. I am bleeding more but still not passing the tissue that I need to. Hopefully this second dose will really get things going. I am so tired of the constant pain all the way from my uterus to my lower back. My body is tired of going through this. I can barely eat anything because food makes me feel super sick. DH looked at me and said I look so haggard, haha.
I just want it to be over soon. I feel like I'm ready, but obviously my body does not. Maybe there are some deep seeded emotions not wanting to let go of this little life and my body is holding on for that. I don't know. All I know is that I can't wait till this is over and life can resume to normal once again. I really don't wish this experience on anybody!
That sounds terrible! I hope this all passes quickly and the pain eases up.
ReplyDeleteIt's no fun. I know. :-(
ReplyDeleteFrom my experience though, you'll probably pass most of the tissue sometime in the next 24 hours and the pain should stop around then. From what you're describing you're probably getting the one-two punch of the uterus shrinking while expelling the tissue all at once. That's a biyatch and a half.
Just keep an eye on the bleeding. If you're soaking through pads too quickly (as in having to change them more than about once every two hours) then get thee to the emergency room!
Take care of yourself, and hang in there!
Hang in there sweetie. Thinking of you. You're being incredibly brave.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to see your post. I am thinking of you and hope the pain is minimal and you are able to get some rest tonight.
ReplyDelete(((hugs))) I'm thinking of you girl, you are a trooper. When I took my misoprostal, I took all 4 at once... it did the trick. Sending lots of Love your way, have you tried a heating pad??
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