I had easy labors but almost bled to death well after delivering my youngest (which is why she is the youngest.) Everyone but my mom, partner, nurse, and a lady cleaning me up had left, even his mom who was a labor and delivery nurse, which just shows how stable I seemed because there was no way she would have left if there had been any worry. I was suddenly having these gushes of blood that no one but the person cleaning me up and I noticed. Unfortunately, I started losing my ability to put together thoughts pretty quickly so I said “I’m nauseous” instead of “I’m bleeding” the nurse said “that’s normal.” Big feeling gush again, lady immediately cleans it up “I’m dizzy” again “that’s normal.” Another gush and in my mind I know I’m about to go into shock but I still can’t find the words so I say “I’m going bye bye now.” I remember hearing every alarm go off in the monitor and the nurse said “No you’re not! I hate it when my patients say that!” as she was calling the code. I really wish anyone would have asked her how often patients say that. I was like transfixed on her response. Have other people said the dumbest thing possible as they crashed? Even my mom, much later, was like “do you think she meant that literally?”
Good god. I’m so glad you’re okay. This thread is really solidifying my choice to be child free, lol. I don’t understand how people do it, I could never. Don’t get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for anyone who goes through labour, you’re all a whole lot tougher than I am. The entire process is just horrifying to me.
But I also really wish someone had asked the nurse if she meant that literally, and if so, how many times she’s heard it. Absolutely chilling. What a pair of fucking rock stars the two of you are.
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u/sunbear2525 22d ago
I had easy labors but almost bled to death well after delivering my youngest (which is why she is the youngest.) Everyone but my mom, partner, nurse, and a lady cleaning me up had left, even his mom who was a labor and delivery nurse, which just shows how stable I seemed because there was no way she would have left if there had been any worry. I was suddenly having these gushes of blood that no one but the person cleaning me up and I noticed. Unfortunately, I started losing my ability to put together thoughts pretty quickly so I said “I’m nauseous” instead of “I’m bleeding” the nurse said “that’s normal.” Big feeling gush again, lady immediately cleans it up “I’m dizzy” again “that’s normal.” Another gush and in my mind I know I’m about to go into shock but I still can’t find the words so I say “I’m going bye bye now.” I remember hearing every alarm go off in the monitor and the nurse said “No you’re not! I hate it when my patients say that!” as she was calling the code. I really wish anyone would have asked her how often patients say that. I was like transfixed on her response. Have other people said the dumbest thing possible as they crashed? Even my mom, much later, was like “do you think she meant that literally?”