What is it about the night that makes my uterus want to work? I was up all night again. The contractions became more intense and eventually I got out of bed and headed downstairs with a couple of pillows and sat on the recliner part of my couch. I had the heating pad on, which did wonders for my back, but these contractions were definitely doing something. I could feel the tightening sensation work its way down, and while painful, I have to admit there is something powerful about being able to feel this muscle work from top to bottom. There was no talking through these, just focusing on relaxing and breathing!
I had the tv on when I first went down and ended up flipping to that reality show with Tori Spelling. It caught my attention and I was able to pause between contractions so I could keep up with what is going on in the show. I have to say that I got a good laugh when she was waiting to see her OB and freaking out about her baby possibly punching through her placenta and uterus and damaging vital organs (therefore drowning itself in her own blood). Oh my gosh. What a way to lighten up (false) labor! Her husband tried to rationalize with her that she has nothing sharp to puncture through the uterus with, but Tori said, “Hello! She has nails!” As she held up her hands with her neatly manicured (probably fake) long pink nails attached to her fingers. Just what I needed to lighten up a long, exhausting night!
Finally, I moved off the recliner and lie on the couch where I was able to sleep for 2 hours with a few contractions waking me up in between. They apparently spread out after I stopped timing them, but I’m stilling having a few every hour! This could go on for days, folks. I guess I’ll deal, because I know I’m getting closer to having this baby!
I’m off to attempt to take a nap now. I don’t know why I’m even trying. The contractions are starting up again, but who knows, maybe I’ll get lucky!
Praying for you as I type! Hope you & baby will be home safe and sound before you know it!