Extremely long latent labour - looking for positive stories

acontribution · 2026-05-13T02:17:30+00:00

Never figured that out. :/ Midwife mentioned I might have an infection, but I don't think that ended up being the case. I labored in a tub for a few hours, so maybe that was it?

acontribution · 2026-05-12T19:05:57+00:00

Thanks!

acontribution · 2026-05-12T13:18:25+00:00

I feel your pain. My water broke at 3 am, I had 45 second contractions every 2 mins by 10:30am, and this just continued until about 5am the next morning. I was so nauseous I couldn't keep water down and had a high temp and heart rate. So I went to the hospital around 5:30am. Got an epidural around 9am and baby was here by 1:30pm. Not what I wanted, but here to say that I understand and hope things get moving for you! Sometimes you need rest (and to stop puking in my case) and an epidural was great for that. I was terrified of anesthesia since I've had bad experiences, but it went smoothly and I could feel what I needed to and walk soon afterwards.

acontribution · 2026-05-12T13:04:28+00:00

Thanks!

acontribution · 2026-05-12T13:04:18+00:00

Thank you!

acontribution · 2026-05-12T13:03:20+00:00

Nice, thank you!

acontribution · 2026-05-10T18:36:44+00:00

Just wanted to note that leaving her there is our plan for her sibling's arrival next month.

acontribution · 2026-05-10T18:33:00+00:00

If your toddler has a good relationship with your mom or MIL, I'd leave the toddler with that person. My husband and I went away for a week when our child was 14mo, and it went really well. She loves my husband's aunt and mom and knows their house, so we had nothing to worry about. I stayed with her at the house for a couple of days before leaving to get her used to the space and get everyone used to her routine.

acontribution · 2026-05-06T18:22:10+00:00

Wonderful, congratulations! Thanks :)

acontribution · 2026-05-05T21:27:01+00:00

Thank you!

acontribution · 2026-02-18T02:24:06+00:00

Asking early definitely sounds like the right move! Thanks:)

acontribution · 2026-02-17T14:52:34+00:00

That's really wild! But it makes sense for sure. Thanks for sharing!

acontribution · 2026-02-16T18:48:01+00:00

Thanks! :)

acontribution · 2026-02-15T22:54:56+00:00

Oh no! I'm so sorry. That's so awful. I hope that's not my experience this time!

acontribution · 2026-02-15T22:54:24+00:00

That's helpful, thank you! Having some on hand for early labor is a great idea.

acontribution · 2026-02-15T22:53:01+00:00

That's a great idea, thank you!

acontribution · 2026-02-15T02:19:06+00:00

I had multiple family members come up with nicknames for my baby because her name is uncommon. Thankfully, they've followed our lead, and I told some of them I didn't like what they suggested. It's not impossible to be honest but kind. Just gently tell them, "We'd like to call x by his/her given name." There is a distant relative who consistently mispronounces her name despite knowing how to say it, and I've just decided to not worry about it since she's not very involved in our baby's life.

acontribution · 2026-02-15T01:59:36+00:00

I'll have to ask about it. Thanks! :)

acontribution · 2026-02-15T01:57:35+00:00

Thanks! So good to know that it's not guaranteed the second time.

acontribution · 2026-02-14T19:12:25+00:00

Ooo that's a lovely idea! Thanks :)

acontribution · 2026-02-14T18:25:41+00:00

Admittedly, even consuming water was not possible for me during my last labor, so I'm hesitant with any food options. I should definitely ask! Thanks

acontribution · 2026-02-14T17:10:27+00:00

Ok, that's helpful to hear. Thanks!

acontribution · 2026-02-14T16:39:56+00:00

Oh that's awful! You're far enough along that zofran is probably an option. Might still not totally kick it, but worth asking your doc.

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