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.

Anyway 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"...

Definitely 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 environment 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 experience 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.

Joe

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! :p

Anyway 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.

Hey,

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 all right now. It is definitely more difficult to keep that balance situation under control in pregnancy, but from the sounds of it, you and your little one will be just fine. If I didn't wear tennis shoes all the time I was always tripping and stuff. Doctors can have a world of experience, but when it is their own child, it's 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! :p 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 little 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. Anyway thanks for pointing it out. Thankfully there's not many stairs in this house, but I will definitely be more careful from now on!

Well, they should have told you that, its fairly important. Usually they caution you to be careful in the shower and stuff esp because its so easy to lose your balance. Of ocurs eit also varies with how many previous pregnancies you have had, and how far along you are/how big you are. Perhaps they thought you already knew because you have two kids? Whoknows. Shoes with good traction are the best. And shorter heels on high heeled shoes

Well thanks very much for the info. I haven't been told anything about the shower, either. I was told not to ride my bike, and also about the shoes, but no one mentioned why that I can recall. The last few months have been quite hectic in a lot of ways not relating to the pregnancy, so it could be that I'm just having a mind block here... but I will be more careful from now on. This is actually my first pregnancy, my other 2 children are adopted.

So I am really being spoiled.
Dear Cava!
And so you shouldQ!
When are you most entitled to be spoilt than now?
All the best, and let us know how you're doing.
Take care,
Millie

Oh well then , congratulations! Very exciting time for you, your hubby and your children. I hope all goes smoothly for you the rest of your pregnancy. Its nice to have family around to help you. I use to wear those gippy socks. The ones with the stuff on the bottom to help prevent slips haha. I am sure youwill be fine though. Every pregnancy is different and every day as well. Congrats again! (I'm playing the waiting game myself)

Dear Cava!
And so you shouldQ!
When are you most entitled to be spoilt than now?
All the best, and let us know how you're doing.
Take care,
Millie



I'm not used to being spoiled... I'm used to taking care of everyone else, although Alex is pretty good at helping. But it is great, the spoiling, hope I don't get too used to it!

Orange,
I'm sorry to hear of your fall. It is true that when you are pregnant your center of gravity is shifted. I too had a problem with this when I was pregnant, and I am sorda clumsy as it is :) I fell on the ice but luckily didn't go into early labor. THe best thing you can do is stay off your feet AS MUCH as possible, and let everyone else take care of you for a while. It sounds boring, I know, but it IS the best thing. When you are on your feet a lot is when early labor can occur. You and the baby will be fine, REMEMBER, stress is also a factor in early labor, and I know you have been under a lot of this lately, so try to relax and enjoy all of the help! You deserve it, and besides you will need the rest for the time when you won't have any (after the baby is born :)) Hang in there, Orange!

Sorry to hear about your fall... just remember to milk all the relaxation while you can... lol... I know that premature labor is scary and I'm glad that they got yours to stop. My oldest was a premie and yes it is very scary and the twins promise to be too but that's because of what it is. Take some time and enjoy all the kicks and punches cause after you deliver your going to miss them lots.

Thanks Myth. Yeah I'm actually really enjoying all the attention and rest lol. I need it though; I seem to be more and more tired all the time. In fact, tonight I have lots of messages to answer on the forum, and usually I love doing that, but I am just sooo tired that I think I'll leave them until morning. How are you doing by the way? I hope well. :)

Doing OK... have a raging bladder infection but got antibotics now so hopefully that will help... just remember that when you start cleaning like a mad woman let us know so we can place bets on how soon the little one will arrive.

Ugh sorry about your bladder infection. I really hate those.


just remember that when you start cleaning like a mad woman let us know so we can place bets on how soon the little one will arrive.

LOLL really?? Is that some kind of nesting instinct? I will let you guys know for sure haha. In fact I told Alex he has to hurry and get his own username and password to the site so he can come on here and tell you guys when I go to the hospital and when the baby is born. Could your boyfriend do that for you too?

Btw... what happened with the dog you were going to get? Did you end up getting that cute Chow mix?

And the relaxin your body is producing can wreck havoc on your hips... but its needed to loosen up your ligaments... just makes it no fun. My wife had some hip and back issues during the last month or so of pregnant.. . we even went out and bought a recliner chair because some nights it was the best way for her to sleep. Oh, and a body pillow. That helped too.

Docs might not have also told you about squatting and lunges. Most know about the walking to induce labor thing, but also thing like squats and lunges can stimulate and start labor. We delivered in a hospital but had prenatal care through a midwife, and one of the exercises that she had my wife do the day she delivered was to walk up the stairs with deeps steps, and kind of bounce up and down her bottom and side to side... reminded me of the jungle book cartoon dancing. It was so silly to watch. But it did help get things rolling. So careful with those stairs and deep steps...

As for having a preemie... yeah. You know the risks... but every day is a little closer.

My mother had me 3 months early. 2 lbs 2 ounces. Was the first baby in our town to use the isolet (spelling?) and survive. I guess there was a pic in the paper and everything. Spent 2.5 months in the hospital, and for years we used to have a 2nd "birthday" for me, celebrating the day I came home.

I guess my point was to state that you are further along than my mother was, and the technology is a couple of decades better... so don't fret too much.

Wow kp you were really an early birth! And yeah haha after reading that and before I even got to the next part in your post, I was thinking phew at least I am at 7 months now lol.

I really don't want a preemie!! One of my friends just had one 3 months ago... I think she was also at about 6 months, as her baby was only 2 and half pounds at birth. Anyway she JUST brought him home from the hospital this week, and they think he might have cerebral palsy from being born so early. So that's very sad. And since it happened to a friend it really hits home to me that it CAN happen.

But yeah I am trying not to worry. And after eating too much at the Passover Seder tonight and feeling my baby pushing against my full stomach, I'm thinking him coming out soon might not be such a bad idea after all!! :p

Thanks so much for your help in any event. I think I will try those Jungle Book moves lol (when the time comes of course). It was my favorite cartoon movie as a kid.

Nope didn't get him... they never responded... I think he will more than likely do that... I go in to find out the sexes in three weeks... I really can't wait... I don't think I'm gaining enough weight though. I've only gained 6lbs (already lost a pound) and I don't think the dr is too happy about it. I don't know though. It's starting to get to be in the eighties here, and it's making me tired and thirsty. It's usually hotter at work... I do hope to be put on some bed rest soon. Somehow I doubt that will happen.

Oh that sucks about the dog, Myth. I hope you can get another one! :(

I know what you mean about the sex! I was very anxious too. Of course all I want is a healthy baby, but still it's fun to know that it's going to be a boy. I haven't gained much, either, but apparently it's just enough for the baby and placenta... I'm 19 pounds heavier than my not pregnant weight.

Wow that's HOT! Here in northern Canada where I live the last of our snow JUST melted on the weekend, and while we hope not, there is always the chance of more snow, up until May, and even June in a freak year. We only get temperatures like you're describing in July and August.

Dear Myth
Good luck to you too.
It is a nesting instinct - when I worked in the lab. There were times I needed to know the exact time the mice were born, and they too begin to shuffle around things in the cage and mane a real sawdust nest! That's how you know delivery it's a matter of hours!
With us it still takes several months!
Kicks are the thing I miss about my pregnancies.
Myth, will you have enough help?
Good luck to both of you,
Millie

I have a very supportive network of family and friends that will help me. I'm sooo exhausted right now I'm not sure I'll know what to do when the twins get here. I'm already nesting off and on when I have the time and the energy. I hope another dog comes along too but I really don't have the patience for a puppy right now. I think I'm going to head for bed soon too. I worked today and spending hours on my feet feels like corporeal punishment. Lol. Well I'll check back tomorrow and see how everyone is.

I have a very supportive network of family and friends that will help me. I'm sooo exhausted right now i'm not sure i'll know what to do when the twins get here. I'm already nesting off and on when I have the time and the energy. I hope another dog comes along too but I really don't have the patience for a puppy right now. I think i'm going to head for bed soon too. I worked today and spending hours on my feet feels like corporeal punishment. lol. well i'll check back tomorrow and see how everyone is.
It's really though,
And with 2!
You spend hours on your feet: what is ti you're doing? Can't it be done sitting?
I must say I admire you, your attitude, your spirit.
If you stand for hours on end with 2 embrios and a kid at home, no wonder you don't gain weight!
I hope you a safe delivery, and I really hope you'll get enough help.
In any case, all we can do is virtual help!
I know it counts, but some ti,es it's not enough
Sweet dreams to you too, and GOOD LUCK,
Millie :)

doing ok... have a raging bladder infection but got antibotics now so hopefully that will help... just remember that when you start cleaning like a mad woman let us know so we can place bets on how soon the little one will arrive.

Sorry about the bladder infection myth! I hate those! Seem to love those preggy ladies, darn things. Get well soon!

nope didn't get him... they never responded... I think he will more than likely do that... I go in to find out the sexes in three weeks... I really can't wait... I don't think i'm gaining enough weight though. I've only gained 6lbs (already lost a pound) and I don't think the dr is too happy about it. I don't know though. It's starting to get to be in the eighties here, and it's making me tired and thirsty. It's usually hotter at work... I do hope to be put on some bed rest soon. Somehow I doubt that will happen.

When I was pregnant, I was terrified I wasn't gaining enough weight. I didn't even start showing till I was in my fifth month. I had terrible mornign sickness for the first 5 months. BUT by the endof my pregnancy I had gained 35 pounds more then my pre-pregnancy weight, and I was about to burst at the seams. MOST of the weight I gained was in the last three months. It comes on real fast at that point, because your baby is done deveolping mostly, and mainly focuses on putting on weight. SOOOO Don't worry about your weight too much ladies, it'll catch up to you soon, and you'll be thinking " wow.......I feel so heavy! why did i want to gain weight so badly!" hahahh it's definitely worth it though. Got my fingers crossed for you ladies!

SOOOO Don't worry about your weight too much ladies, it'll catch up to you soon, and you'll be thinking " wow.......I feel so heavy! why did i want to gain weight so badly!" hahahh it's definitely worth it tho. got my fingers crossed for you ladies!

Oooh boy I can hardly wait! :p

Thanks for your encouragement, buggage!

Maybe this heaviness has a point: to make us wish to give birth, and get rid of this heavy feeling?
Millie

No problem sweety! Happy I could help. If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll try to help if I can. Sometimes you just need a reasuring conversation. ;0)