The nurse called me back about an hour after I left a message for her. She asked me all of the important questions like if there was any cramping, bleeding, extra discharge, contractions, and/or pain. I told her that there was none of those symptoms, but an uncomfortable feeling in my lower pelvic region.
She asked if I had felt the babe move and I told her that I had. She said for me to start paying attention to his kicks, flutters, etc after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She also told me that my OB is on call this weekend, so if any of the above symptoms happen I need to call immediately.
She said that it could just be the baby down there, my uterus stretching and putting extra pressure down there, or a urinary tract infection. She put in orders on the computer for me to drop off a urine sample to be cultured at the lab. I don’t know if it sounds weird or not, but I’m hoping that I just have a UTI because then I’ll take something to get rid of it and feel normal again.
Of course I won’t know those results for 72 hours, which translates to Monday since the office is closed on Saturday. :(
In the meantime, she told me to rest on my left side and drink lots of water.
I haven’t posted this update earlier just because I’m nervous about the whole thing. I think it’s just because I’m “resting on my left side” and my mind is getting the best of me. I’ve cried so many times just because I’m scared. I don’t want anything to be wrong.
So far my pregnancy has been stress-free and worry-free. I never had to worry about bleeding early on or cramping. I was confident that me and my babe were safe and healthy. Until this…
Now I’m a nervous wreck about it all. Part of me wishes I was a few weeks further along so that in the case that anything happens, he will be more strong than he is now.
The craziest thing about it is that after Tarzan and I ate lunch we sat on the couch and felt him kick. Then Tarzan put some music from the radio on my belly and the little babe kicked like crazy a few times. (In case you were wondering, his favorite seems to be classical music.)
So while I did get reassurance that he is moving just perfectly in there then, now I’m nervous again. I don’t know why. I’m just a basket full of emotions right now.
Oh, and the feeling has drastically change from being uncomfortable consistently to feeling a little something only once and a while (which I attribute to the fact that I’m resting).
Tarzan and I decided to take our dog for a walk, but when I got up I felt funny. The feeling was extremely present so we figured that the nurse probably knows what she is talking about when it comes to resting. So from today until Friday or Saturday or whenever I feel better, I’m putting myself on a sort of bedrest. Maybe it’s totally unnecessary, but I do notice that I feel better when I am not up and about, so that’s my plan.
And if you are still reading, I would really, really, really appreciate some prayers and good, healthy vibes sent my way for me and the little babe just so everything is fine and starts to feel more normal soon. Thanks everyone.
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I do hope you and baby are well!!!
Hi Jane, I always read your posts, and also i follow you on twitter, but I’ve never commented here, because i don´t speak or write english very well, it´s not very easy for me.
But this time, i will do my best, because i want to tell you that i have the same thing in my both pregnancy. It was an uti, and i have to rest a lot, drink a lot of water and also take some medicine, but the babies were fine, in both cases. So, dont worry a lot, but you should rest, and drink a lot of water until you see the doctor and the results.
Everything is going to be Ok, you´ll see, and all of us will be wishing all the best for you and the baby. Good luck, and keep updating us. Sorry for my english…
Happy & healthy vibes and prayers from Fort Worth, TX! Everything will be fine! You should take it easy as much as you can because once he gets here…well…there ain’t no slowing down!
Good luck and prayers from Ohio
I’m glad you called your doc. Take it easy miss momma!
Lots of prayers and good wishes headed your way. I know there is nothing scarier than those moments when you aren’t sure if things are ok. My thoughts will be with you.
I had multiple UTIs while pregnant with Adia. The only one I knew I had was the first one. It was textbook. The last 2, I was clueless and one of them caused preterm labor. Drink lots of water, rest as much as you can and if you start to feel “weird” call your doctor again. I had felt “weird” all day with Adia. My lower back felt kinda funny and then the pain radiated around to the front.. lo and behold, I was in labor at 29 weeks! You can never be too safe.
I posted this on twitter too, but don’t know if you are checking. Most drugstores have strips you can use to determine if you have a UTI. It might relieve you mind some if you could test before Monday. I used them last summer when I had symptoms and they worked for me. I wasn’t pregnant then so I was able to take a pain reliever before I could get into the doctor.
Sending lots of good thoughts your way – I’m sure you’re doing all the right things and it will all work out
I have the same problem and if I’m going to be up and around and walking I wear a maternity belt and it helps SO much with the pressure. Babies R Us carries one by Medela but it was kind of big and bulky so I also tried the Prenatal Mini Cradle and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I5W7FI
So if it’s not a UTI then that will probably help relieve the pressure you are feeling. A lot of women feel pressure like that, just read the reviews on the maternity belts and you’ll feel better. I’m sure everything is fine, it’s perfectly normal.
Good Luck!
You got it! Sending thoughts and prayers your way. It is so normal to feel the anxiety you are feeling. It’s amazing how quickly we become attached to those little ones in our bellies.
You are in our prayers from Schenectady, NY.
My wife and I are pregnant with our first child and she is experiencing some similar uncomfortable feelings. I’m going to go get that belt, so thank you Amy. I also didn’t know the drug store sold test strips for UTI’s and I’ll be picking those up too.
Congrats on your blessing Jane.
I am 26 weeks today, and i was just in the emerge last wednesday with very sharp pains in my lower abdomin and pelvic area. It hurts me to walk, stAND UP and lay down. the only time i feel comfort is in the bath, does anyone else feel like this? i know when i went to emerge i was told i have a bladder infection and am now on antibiotics. but now the pain has gotten worse since the antibiotics ? they also gave me two shots of steroids just incase i go into preterm labour? i feel like no one is being helpful that i know of and maybe one of yous that read this can help me. its like never ending pain? plus this might be TMI but anyone else getting lots of discharge when walking or standing ?? there is so many things im nervous about and want some help with thanks!
hey girls.
but thanks to you all for the great encourgement & words of knowledge.
i have read your posts, this is my first time reading through this website. i am 28 wks prego and have just not been feeling well today. towards the end of the night started having some lower abdomen pressure.. so dont wanna freak out or get way too concerened. baby kicks well. maybe too much.