4 days overdue....so uncomfortable and in pain :(?

Question

I'm four days overdue and I feel totally miserable. I've been having nothing but diarreah and when I try to eat, I get so nauseated that I throw up most of the time (praying to the porcelain God at 5am was no picinic.) I am dialated, but everytime I go to the hospital they send me home. Even when I lay down I can't get comfortable because it hurts so much. The baby is basically beating my pelvic bone to death and I get sharp shooting pains throughout my tummy when he bangs against that area. I would take a bath, but last night when I was taking one, my vaginal area felt strange and it was as though I could feel the water getting inside of it. My water hasn't broken yet, but I have been getting a lot of thick discharge lately. I also had an asthma attack last night bc it's still hard to breathe even though the baby has dropped. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can get comfortable? I've been having strong contractions but they're scattered.

Answer 1

Oh you poor love, it sounds like a nightmare. I'd go back to the hospital and tell them just how much pain you are in. Doesnt sound like it will be long now. Good luck.xx

Answer 2

I'm sorry you feel so bad right now. I know you are worried and tired. BUT...You are really OK, it's not fun, but you ARE OK. I promise. Most of us feel like you by the very end of the pregnancy. I really think you are close, I had some of the same stuff a day or two before real labor. If you know anyone who has a water bed, that is one of the few comfortable places at the end, it cushions all the pressure.

If you can't sleep, try to keep pacing, then rest and sit, the go back to pacing. It will help get things moving along (at least some). I went to the hospital and they made me and my husband walk for hours. It's better to walk at home than some old hospital.

You will get through this. It will be worth it. I just wish I could give you a back rub and a hug.

Do you pray? I mean not just to the "porcelain god". ( lol ) I believe that God is real and cares very much about you and your baby. Praying might make you feel calmer.

I will say a prayer for you, too. All the best ,kiddo.

Answer 3

I am sorry you are feeling so horrible but believe me it is all worth it. I was 5 cm dialated and didn't deliver until 42 1/2 weeks cause the hospital was so packed so i know how you feel. All I can tell you to do is walk walk and walk some more. I know it isn't fun when you feel the pelvic bone pressure but it will help move you along. Try putting a pillow under your stomach when you lay down on your side that seemed to help me. If that doesn't help try sleeping in a recliner or chair (a few pillow stacked to prop you up will work too), If you are really worried just keep going to the hospital they will eventually get tired of seeing you and they will just induce.

Answer 4

God I hate it when doctors send women home when they are clearly not in the best of conditions! It really does sound like labour is just around the corner so unfortunately you are going to have to hang in there a bit longer. If the diarreah continues and you start to get dehydrated that would not be a great thing as well as the vomitting so drink plenty of fluids. If you want to bring labour on regularly, try having sex and lay down afterward with a big fat pillow under your butt for at least 30mins as the semen can help to soften the cervix further and bring on steady regular contractions. Try walking when you can as no movement will slow down any contractions that may start/ed. It might tire you out but its worth it to get into established labour. A chair or stool in the shower is more comfy that the bath usually (for me anyway) and often heat packs or a rolled up damp towel heated in he microwave can ease discomfort in the back, tummy or pelvic area.

I really hope that things get moving and over soon! Fingers crossed, just try to hang in there, all these awful things are actually a good sign. In a few days it will all be a distant memory.

Best of luck

Answer 5

Most of the advice you have already recieved is correct. However, you CAN have a bath at any stage, even if your waters have broken, just don't add anything to the water, there is no risk of infection. I deliver lots of babies in water and it is quite safe. Sex and nipple stimulation as already mentioned. TENS if you have one; Paracetamol is safe but no more than the recommended daily dose. Ask the hospital if they can do a membrane sweep, if you are already dilating this may well just get you going. Try to distract yourself, do you normal daily things, go for a gentle walk somewhere nice. Massage is also nice, get your partner to firmly massage your back or you can gently massage yout tummy. Lavender oil is safe to use in labour unless you have an allergy, dilute 3 drops with 15mls of a carrier oil such as grapeseed or olive and use it for you massage, or dilute the same quantity with milk and put it in your bath, (this is o.k.) It should be good quality oil though, cheap ones aren't as potent, you can also use chamomile. It is important to eat litlle and often, particualrly carbs such as wholegrains to keep your energy levels up, oats are brilliant, also lots of fluids. Remember to empty your bladder regularly, every 3 hours or so, sounds funny telling a pregnant woman to do this put you may not get the same sensation to pee and a full baldder will add to your discomfort and may slow progress. Good Luck, you will soon see your baby.

Answer 6

You can still take a bath if anything use a towel to add a barier between you and the water. the bath will help lift the baby and will also loosen your muscles up. As long as your water has not broke you are ok just do NOT use bubble bath or soap. Also you may want to try nipple stimulation that will encourage contractions and relaxation. soft caresses, rubbing of the breasts even a nice massage of your lower back may help. Try to get up and walk around, squat you need to get the baby stimulated to move out lol Good Luck and best wishes

Answer 7

Ohhh you poor thing. You are suffering. Eat little and often if you can - need to keep your strength up. Try sipping milk - good food in a fashion! Can you prop yourself with pillows somehow to make lying down more comfy? And remember once you have had a show, don't bath because of the risk of infection. Good luck - it will all be over soon I promise.

Answer 8

you are so very close!! days away prob. Lay on your side and get a pillow and put between youe knees.



have sex!! and let your man come inside you, that should help the baby come

Answer 9

Hang in there. It's only a matter of time before you'll deliver and have other things on your mind! Good luck:-)

Answer 10

Go back to the hospital and explain that you are in unbearable pain. Tell them you are not leaving and that you want them to call your Dr immediately.

And good luck. Best wishes to you and your new arrival.