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Ugh I slipped and fell down about 4 stairs last night, didn't really hurt myself badly, but I went into early labour!! (I am just at 7 months right now) So, Alex rushed me to the hospital and they were able to stop the labour. I am apparently fine, although I am supposed to take it easy now, and rest a lot more. Alex's mom has been looking for any excuse to visit, so here it is, lol. She's flying in tomorrow to help look after things while I basically rest.
Anyways I am all nervous about this fall and going into labour. I don't want to have a preemie baby, and even though the doctors have reassured me that both myself and the baby are doing fine, I am really nervous about it. If anyone knows of a good website about falling when you're pregnant or early labour please share it with me, thanks! I looked at Google for a while but it seems I have no patience right now lol.
I am one of those who will always say "don't worry unless you have reason to worry"...and even then, not "worry", but "plan for the possibility"...
Definately do as the Dr. says; and hopefully they will see you sooner, because of this, than they normally would have...and of course, be sure to report any irregularities to your Dr. in the meantime.
Sorry, to hear about your fall. I know pregnancy can be an anxious time and trying to make sure that there is an good enviroment for the baby always and yes, worry comes with it as well. I am glad they were able to stop the labour. There are different websites talking about trauma in pregnancies but there are no definant answers, just that it is common to have accidents while pregnant because of the changes in the body. Like you for my wife and I we check out different websites on google about different pregnancy stuff. In my experiance though sometimes you can look up too much and make you even more nervous and worked up which is not good for the parents or the baby. Just take lots of bed rest. Do your best to relax and take the doctors advice. Our prayers are with you all.
Thanks so much Joe. Tried to leave you a comment and couldn't. Sigh... I guess I must give out way too much reputation or something!
Anyways yeah I am sure I am worrying WAY too much, and probably going to the websites will just make me worse. Although, I am the type of person that, the more information I have the less I worry. But it's a good point you've made, that every pregnancy is different. Alex and I will have to try to remember that. He's worried too, and he's a doctor. I think seeing a doctor being worried makes me worried, lol. Although he also human and it is his baby, so I'll have to cut him some slack there.
Sorry to hear about your fall, but I am glad that you are okay!
It might be comforting to know that my mother took a steep fall when she was pregnant with me and I stopped kicking for about 1 hour. And with that having happened, I think I turned out okay.
Sorry to hear about your fall. Glad everything is alright now. It is definitely more difficult to keep that balance situation under control in pregnancy, but from the sounds of it, you and your lil one will be just fine. If i didnt wear tennis shoes all the tiem i was always tripping and stuff. Doctors can have a world of experience, but when it is their own child, its a whole different story. ;0) Good luck, and keep us updated!
Dear Chava!
Sorry to hear about your fall.
First of all, try to take it easier, And I'm happy Alex's mother is coming.
Next thing, rest,rest rest,and lie down .
I know it's almost impossible with the 2 kids around and Pesach at the front door already, but please do!
I'd also like to tell you, that pregnancies differ even for the same woman, I could tell you the stories of my 3!
It's more apprehensive when it's the first.It always is and it's only natural.
Don't get worried about Alex being worried - i'm not saying to overlook the whole thing, but remember his worry is derived from his being the FATHER and not the DOCTOR.
So I wish you all the best, and a healthy and safe delivery at it's right time!
I keep my fingers crossed for you and your baby,
Good Luck,
Millie
Thanks Millie! Actually my father-in-law is also coming now too! They decided to have Pesach with us. Not sure if that's bad or good, LOL. I'm sure it will be fine though. I get along well with them, and with my mother-in-law around, I won't have to do ANY work. She's generally up at all hours cooking and cleaning and bossing everyone around, which is fine with me! Alex took 2 days off from work as well, so that he can chaffeur the kids to their activities. So I am really being spoiled.
oh yes, balance is a very tricky thing. your center of gravity shifts forward, and your hips are usually a lil softer, so its easier for you to lose your balance. just try to hold onto to something sturdy while you go down stuff like that, hahah
I'm a little annoyed now that the doctors didn't tell me this. I guess maybe they assumed I knew? Maybe it's general knowledge and I am just really stupid or something lol. Anyways thanks for pointing it out. Thankfully there's not many stairs in this house, but I will definitely be more careful from now on!
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