Trying to decide if I should go to L&D

[Dorothy Zbornak]

How are you doing?

Gah, I cannot imagine being so pregnant with twins. You are awesome.

[kdrake8]

Any update lady??

Thinking about you.

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So I called and got a hold of the doctor who said I should go in, because there was no way to know anything over the phone. She then says, if there was for some reason something wrong and they needed to deliver the babies, they would have to keep me there and transfer the babies to a different hospital that can handle preemies. The hospital I go to now doesnt take babies under 35 weeks. So she says I can come in, but if that happened I would be stuck there and the babies would go to the other hospital. I thought they would just transfer both of us...

So, I drive to the other hospital which is 45 minutes from me. I couldnt have Bob take me cause E was asleep and Bob is supposed work in the morning. I felt okay sitting down, so driving wasnt a problem really even though I was/am in pain.

I get to the hospital and they are mad that I drove that far. Said I should have gone to the other hospital and they could have transferred me if necessary. I told them they said I would be stuck there. They rolled their eyes.

The babies look great and I'm not having a lot of contractions but a few have shown up on the screen. They arent worried about them. They believe me that I am in severe pain and are STILL in the process of checking my urine to see if I have a bladder infection. They said my other pain is not fixable and there isnt anything they can do for me. Even if it was SPD or whatever. They are waiting the urine result to figure out what to do next. Its 1:30am and I'm exhausted. H is supposed to work and leave at 6 am thats when E gets up. I probably wont get out of here for at least another hour. And then I have a long drive home. This sucks balls

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Its 2:20am and my urine is fine. So all of this pain is just from carrying twins. I am really glad nothing is wrong, but it is frustrating that nothing can be done for me. I have no idea how I am going to last these next 4+ weeks. It is so painful to move. And the nurses sympathetic shrug does not help me. Help me, damnit!!!

[Dorothy Zbornak]

Jul 29, 2013 3:29:16 GMT -5 jnoellee said:

So I called and got a hold of the doctor who said I should go in, because there was no way to know anything over the phone. She then says, if there was for some reason something wrong and they needed to deliver the babies, they would have to keep me there and transfer the babies to a different hospital that can handle preemies. The hospital I go to now doesnt take babies under 35 weeks. So she says I can come in, but if that happened I would be stuck there and the babies would go to the other hospital. I thought they would just transfer both of us...

So, I drive to the other hospital which is 45 minutes from me. I couldnt have Bob take me cause E was asleep and Bob is supposed work in the morning. I felt okay sitting down, so driving wasnt a problem really even though I was/am in pain.

I get to the hospital and they are mad that I drove that far. Said I should have gone to the other hospital and they could have transferred me if necessary. I told them they said I would be stuck there. They rolled their eyes.

The babies look great and I'm not having a lot of contractions but a few have shown up on the screen. They arent worried about them. They believe me that I am in severe pain and are STILL in the process of checking my urine to see if I have a bladder infection. They said my other pain is not fixable and there isnt anything they can do for me. Even if it was SPD or whatever. They are waiting the urine result to figure out what to do next. Its 1:30am and I'm exhausted. H is supposed to work and leave at 6 am thats when E gets up. I probably wont get out of here for at least another hour. And then I have a long drive home. This sucks balls

OK, so first of all, fuck them for being mad at you for driving down there. I can tell you that I was in the hospital when I was 32 weeks pregnant, and they told me that if my water had broken (they weren't sure at the time; I was having a lot of bleeding, and they couldn't read the pH test) and had to have the baby then and there, they would transfer him to a different hospital and I wouldn't be able to follow. So, if I had been in your shoes, I would have done the same thing. So there's that. 

I kind of hope you just have a bladder infection, because that's an easy thing to fix. I know that you're "almost done," but I was miserable and sick the last weeks of my pregnancy, and the days just slooooowly crawled by; I'd hate for you to have TWO things that can only get better after the girls are born. 

And the girls are doing well, so there's that.

I hope you can go home soon!

[Dorothy Zbornak]

Jul 29, 2013 4:17:59 GMT -5 jnoellee said:

Its 2:20am and my urine is fine. So all of this pain is just from carrying twins. I am really glad nothing is wrong, but it is frustrating that nothing can be done for me. I have no idea how I am going to last these next 4+ weeks. It is so painful to move. And the nurses sympathetic shrug does not help me. Help me, damnit!!!

Ugh. You can do it. I remember barfing all the time with H; when I asked my doctor (not my doctor anymore, asshole!!) what I could do about it, he said, "Give birth." 

Yeah, awesome. 

[sunshineluv]

I am so glad you got checked out. Big huge hugs and pain free vibes for you.

[nannerl]

Awwww no! What a ridiculous response from the hospital. You absolutely did the right thing by going in, I just wish they could do more for you.

[mala]

Can your ob give you a referral to a physical therapist who specializes in pregnant women? Physical therapy will help, though it won't be a cure all for the pain.

[Deleted]

So glad that you're ok. You can do it these next few wks!!!

[katfco]

I'm glad you got checked out and that you're not in labor, but I'm sorry you're in so much pain. I hope the weeks pass quickly!

[raynes]

I can't believe that they were mad at you! Seriously.

It sucks that there was nothing they could fix easily.

I hope you can find some relief soon, and that E is very happy just playing quietly by himself!

[laurack]

Ugh this sucks so badly for you!! Those hospital people are jerks.

Cant they give you a safe painkiller? Physical therapy as suggested perhaps? Have you been to a chiropractor or had any prenatal massage?

[vthokie]

Aww. I'm glad that you went in, even though they were douchebags to you. Better safe than sorry, and I don't blame you at all for driving that far. I hope you start to feel better. Could you see a massage therapist, or a chiropractor to see if maybe they could make you feel better. I can't imagine carrying 2 babies for so long. You're a rock star!

[christidee]

Jul 29, 2013 4:17:59 GMT -5 jnoellee said:

Its 2:20am and my urine is fine. So all of this pain is just from carrying twins. I am really glad nothing is wrong, but it is frustrating that nothing can be done for me. I have no idea how I am going to last these next 4+ weeks. It is so painful to move. And the nurses sympathetic shrug does not help me. Help me, damnit!!!

You are a rock star for carrying twins!

[joyhart02]

I'm sorry, I glad nothing is wrong though. I can't imagine the pain you are going through with twins. You are almost there! The end is in sight. Pretty soon you will have your new baby girls and the pain will be gone.

[Deleted]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. They mean a lot <3

They gave me vistoril (sp?) And I took it last night (This morning) when I got home. Knocked me the F out and I could hardly move today- felt like I was on heroin or something. H stayed home from work to take care of Elias so I could lay like the drugged out zombie I was acting like. It still hurts to move or walk, but the drugs made me feel better.

I am going to be counting down the weeks now til the babies come! Only 4/5 more weeks. I. Can. Do. It.... I hope.

[bean47]

You CAN do it! I'm sorry you're still in so much pain though.

[dojo]

So glad everything is ok!

[imimahoney]

Ugh they suck. Hope the pain eases up a bit. You are doing so great!!