night-time report

contractions continued during the night, though neither close together nor in a consistent pattern (fifteen to forty minutes apart as far as I know). I slept in between each one and stayed in bed from about 10 p.m. through 8 a.m. the sleep was great, since I hadn't been able to do much of it in the twenty-four hours before. compared to my other standards for pain (getting tattooed or having my legs waxed) the contractions are much more difficult to manage. I think it's because I can get myself into a place of relaxation for the former activities, but I haven't yet figured out how to relax, instead of tense up, during contractions. it may be easier when I'm already awake and a little more practiced. I'm also not sure why we've had 36 hours of pre or early labor without any progression, but I'm hoping my acupuncture appointment this afternoon can help kickstart things so we don't have to spend another few days like this. one sort of sad thing is that I've kind of lost track of the baby (she's fine--I can feel her moving--but I mean in an emotional way). the discomfort is so consuming that I kind of forget that she's in there, too, and that I'm doing this for her. my acupuncturist told me to get out a little baby sock and look at it to remind me, so I'll probably try that today. we'll keep you posted!