I have plenty to do, but instead I am refreshing b.org obsessively.
And checking crack ebay. I do the same thing--even when I'm not spending, I'm looking on ebay.
JZ's water broke last night, correct? And she started contractions around 9ish? I hope she's not in labor too long.
I was just glad she didn't think I was being weird and inappropriate.
As long as she's not in pain, she's probably amused by our interest. Honestly, if you're not in pain or sleeping when you're in labor, you're usually bored.
Whenever I read "Matilda," I'm hopelessly earwormed with either "Waltzing Matilda" or "Matilda" ("Matilda, Matilda, Matilda
she take me money and run Venezuela.").
GAH! BATTLING EARWORMS! One in each ear and they're going to duke it out in the middle of my head.
Jen, are they putting her on the clock for 24 hours post-break, or no?
I didn't ask, but that's pretty much SOP. I'd be surprised if they didn't. That said, I really hope they just do what IMO is more sensible, which is to monitor her temperature and the baby's heart rate frequently once 24 hours have passed, if she's still pregnant 24 hours from now, and let her continue to labor as long as she doesn't show any signs of infection.
Jen, is it SOP to cath a woman before an epidural or even during?
I say 3:00.
Not that I really know how long it takes...just wanting to feel part of stuff.
I didn't ask, but that's pretty much SOP.
Yeah, that's what I figured. (AKA, why I wouldn't consent to bag breaking during labor.)
That said, I really hope they just do what IMO is more sensible, which is to monitor her temperature and the baby's heart rate frequently once 24 hours have passed, if she's still pregnant 24 hours from now, and let her continue to labor as long as she doesn't show any signs of infection.
Me too.
And checking crack ebay.
Ain't it the truth.
let her continue to labor as long as she doesn't show any signs of infection
That would be good, if they can. The less interference the better, I always say.
