Called my doc a while ago...was having painful braxton hicks contractions, and I'm only 15 weeks. Something just didn't feel right, I felt super nauseous and couldn't shake my bad feelings. So anyway, she called me back (she was in labor and delivery) and talked to me for a couple minutes. She then said "I think you're fine, but you wanna come up here and listen to your baby's heartbeat? Would that make you feel better?" "YES" I said. So we went and got admitted into labor and delivery triage. They are technically not supposed to let someone who is less than 16 weeks come in, but my wonderful OB called up front, told the girls I was coming, and they were all super nice. (OK, except for the woman who checked me in...she was a dumb ass.)
My OB actually came in, finally got the heartbeat on dopplar, checked my cervix and uterus and reassured me that everything is perfect. She is absolutely the BEST doctor!! EVER!! Most docs would have just sent their patient to the nearest ER, or told them "just try to relax and not worry about it, I'm sure it's nothing." But boy do TJ and I feel SO much better after going in. I had been crying, and it was pretty obvious to see it on my face. So after she checked me out, and told me she would love to do a sonogram but to bring that team in (since it was 9:30 at night) it would have to be an emergency. I told her that she already did so much for me, and I thanked her over and over! I said "Man, I just love you! Thank you so much for doing this for me!" And she gave me a big hug, said she'll see me on Wednesday for my normal follow up appointment.
I'm still having some cramping, and still getting BHC, but they aren't regular whatsoever, and it's not as painful as earlier. (Which they aren't supposed to be painful at all...) But, I'm just so thankful that the baby is fine and we heard his/her heart beating nice and strong. Thank you, Lord!
Those kind of scares are aweful! So glad everything is okay & you got to hear the heartbeat! Yay for great doctors!
ReplyDeleteThanks girl! I really felt kind of stupid by the time we left, but better to safe than sorry...and to have to peace of mind I guess!
ReplyDeleteI felt really stupid the whole way to the hospital the night I had Rylee. I was crying hysterically, but just kept thinking, "this is going to be nothing, just like last time." Man, was I wrong! The doctors told me that if I hadn't "listened" to my body, Rylee would have been stillborn. Sometimes I feel like doctors & nurses make pregnant women feel like they are overreacting, but I say SCREW THEM! I will never worry about what a doctor thinks again.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you & baby are healthy!