Sunday, March 2, 2008

NOT WORKING!!!!

So.... I'm still here! It didn't work. No picture of Elsie! I am getting REALLY frustrated! I took castor oil thursday night and I contracted all night. Fell asleep and unfortunately woke up the next morning NOT contracting. I had an appointment at the hospital for them to check my amniotic fluid level. It of course looked fine so they sent me home. I thought they for sure would help me out and start my labor back up. NOPE! Decided to try again on Friday night. Couldn't sleep all night. Contractions were every 3-4 minutes apart and were uncomfortable. I was trying to make it to 4 am before we called Jasons mom to come over and watch the girls. I called Carrie to ask her what to do and she advised me to not get in the bath because it possibly would take the contractions away. Me, going against her advice decided to get in because they were painful. Got out at 2:30 am. Laid on bed with pen and paper and clock. Fell asleep! Woke up at 4:30 am. Still contracting but not as hard. I thought, "maybe she was right, it kind of took them away." But i was still contracting hard enough to be uncomfortable and not able to sleep. Got in the shower to wash hair, blew it out so I didn't look like a total mess while I was pushing! Gathering all my stuff and placing it by the front door. All the sudden.... they slow WAY down by 6 am. Went on a walk to try to get them to come back. Rubbed belly with olive oil and did other things that was suppose to start labor. NOTHING!!!!! My dad had decided to stay in town in order to be there for me so I really wanted this baby to come because I felt so bad that he was waiting around. I want her out too! So, on Saturday I told him to go back. I get a call from my Dr. saturday evening and he advised me to stay down and not encourage this labor because he got called on a family emergency OUT OF TOWN! WHAT???? So..... he will be back tomorrow morning. I am thinking about castor oil AGAIN tonight. Third time could be a charm? Any thoughts or ideas for me??? I'm just trying to avoid that c-section that he would like me to have. Feeling really nervous about that! She just needs to come naturally! I want to see what she looks like!

16 comments:

Nichole Barney said...

Tiff I have been asking Tracey all weekend how you are doing. I cant believe you still didnt have her. I'm so sorry! Know we are thinking of you and can't wait to hear that she is finally here.

Heather Jeppsen said...

Tiffany,
I found your blog on Audra's. I haven't tried this, but my two sister-in-laws swear it worked. Eating a thing of raspberries or something with lots of raspberries in it. I don't know though. Good luck with everything. I hope things go well for you. You have cute girls. Did Ava get her curly hair from you?
Heather (Alexander)

Anonymous said...

WOW....I can't believe it's time for delivery...I haven't been paying attention to your little baby at the top of the page. VERY EXCITING! Sorry you've been so miserable...I hate the last couple of weeks....unbelievable torture...I remember taking castor oil and walking the neighborhood until I thought my legs would fall off. I hope she comes naturally for you. I have never had a C-section, but I have friends who have and it is a long healing process. Good luck...can't wait to see her pictures!

Heather said...

I can't wait to see a new baby on your blog! Hoping it's real soon!:) The "On the Border" restaurant worked for me when I was pregnant! I can't remember what I got.. but it was spicy and it worked!:)

A day in the life of the Campbell's said...

What? I told you last night! That baby better come today!! SHe must be stubborn and very comfortable in there. We are so anxious to have her here. Good luck Tiff!

Webb Family said...

Sorry you have not had Elsie yet! Good luck with everything.

A day in the life of the Campbell's said...

nothing yet? I haven't heard so I am assuming you are still prego!

AudyCamp said...

no matter which way Elsie comes into this world, I just hope you guys will both be safe..!!

Kim said...

ugh tiff, i totally thought you'd have her by now!
i hope 3rd time was that charm!!
good luck!
you're so funny about blowing out your hair.. lol

Lydia said...

She'll come when she wants to. Good luck with your labor and delivery. I'm excited for you.

Erin said...

I am so excited for you. I'm starting to wish I was pregnant. Please let me know when you can. If you get bored in the hospital please call me. 208.681-6909. Or email me your telephone number and I will call you. March Birthdays are great! Do you have a name for the little lady yet? I love you! You have been waiting a long time for this little spirit. She will be here soon!

Heather Jeppsen said...

Sorry it didn't work. I have no clue what will. With my first one I jumped up and down and went into labor that night and tried it with the second one, but no luck. I've been waiting to see an update on Audra's blog. I thought for sure you would have had her by now. Are they not going to induce you? Good luck with everything. We're hoping and praying everything goes well for you and her. We can't wait to see pictures.

Erin said...

Any News Yet? WAITING!

Steph Wallin said...

Tiffany
Castor oil is the worst! I feel your pain (just not right now). I swore I would never do castor oil after my third- yucky. But at the end of pregnancy I would have done anything... I RAN 10 flights of stairs and jumped on a trampolin...kookoo, I know. I'm so excited for you and Jason, though. At least you know it can't go any more than a couple of days longer... Elsie WILL come out, and you'll be so relieved! Good Luck- let me know if you want me to jump on the tramp with you! ha. Steph

A day in the life of the Campbell's said...

I am still waiting to hear. I know you must be sooo frustrated! I heard you were getting your water broke on Mon. Then your dummy Dr. came 7 hrs later! BY then her head had gone back up? I just feel for you and am praying that all goes well. It can't be much longer. Weird how your baby counter is going backwards now. It says 6 now. Is that because you are 6 days overdue?

Kim said...

thinking of you tiff....
hoping she is here soon... i dreamed about you and a tiny baby with a button nose, she was adorable. :)