and so it begins - Preterm labor

Mommy2Isabella wrote: BOO

This morning I started contracting around 8 am. It is now 2:14 my time and I have since been admitted to the hospital for pre-term labor. GRRR I have been having contractions about every 3 minutes.

They have no clue how long they are going to keep me or when I will be able to eat so for now I have my trusty laptop and some stinking ice chips!

coasterqueen replied: Ahh Jessica, I'm sorry. My p&pt's are with you and hoping they can keep that baby in there as long as possible.

Mommy2BAK replied: Oh no! I was just posting another topic about preterm labor. I hope they don't have to put you on magnesium, but whatever it takes to keep that baby in there. Hang in there and keep us posted!

moped replied: Ah I am sorry, please let us know whats happening!

~Roo'sMama~ replied: I'm sorry Jess!

Danalana replied: Awwww man! What are they trying to do to stop the contractions?

A&A'smommy replied: yuck I hope they stop it soon and you get to go home!!!

luvmykids replied: YUCK! I don't even remember what they gave me to stop labor with the twins but I do remember getting steroid shots for their lungs. I hope you're able to get them stopped and go home, and if so do you have some help so you're able to really stay off your feet?

PrairieMom replied: cross-your-legs.

hang in there girl. You aren't progressing are you?

CantWait replied: Oh gosh Jessica hang in there....Keep little baby in there a few more weeks. Crossing my fingers for you.

Mommy2Isabella replied: Thankfully I am home!!

I didn't have any dilation. My cervix is SOFT SOFT SOFT. The did a growth scan on the baby when I was there and good but bad news, he is almost 4lbs. I was sent home with orders to up my procardia to 20mg every 6hours, and modified bed rest < which I was told would be my last stop before being admitted to the antepartum unit.

I have to go in on Friday to have a Fetal FibroNectin test, which if positive means the odds are I will have the baby in two weeks or less. If it is negative we are good for atleast two weeks. I will then go back to the Dr. on wednesday and see my reg. Dr. and she will asses me and then Thursday I will go back down to the hospital and be seen at the High Risk OB clinic where they will together come up with a plan of action on what is the best course for me considering my history.

SO for now, I am hanging out on the couch, "barking" orders at DH < he said it not me.

Really though I am struggling to allow him to take over all the chores, I feel horrible for it. But like he said, it is totally worth it if we get a 35 weeker. We are aiming for 35 at this point.

A&A'smommy replied: ohhh goodness well I hope you make I really do for your sake and that sweet little baby but if not you have God on your side and he will be with you guys just like he always has been!!! KUP and STAY OFF YOUR FEET!!! oh and enjoy your dh doing the chores lol

youngmomofone replied: Hoping that baby stays put until 35 weeks!

ZandersMama replied: good luck, p&pt's

Swood75 replied: Good luck with everything..I know what you are talking about letting your DH or anyone for that matter take over all the chores..If you want to talk,pm me your number and I can call you and keep you occupied for a little while..

CantWait replied: 4 lbs is a good start, if you could make it to 35 weeks you'd have a healthy baby (Robbie was born at 35 weeks weighing 6.5). Take it easy and try and stay off your feet.

Mommy2Isabella replied: Isaia was born at 34 weighing 6lbs 13oz. So I know we won't have an issue in the weight department.

When she started the US she said HOLY COW you have a big baby in there. She said when did you get your due date? I said, I had US determine at 6weeks. She said Oh ok ... he is HUGE! LOL

She was shocked because I am small. DH was 9lbs 4oz and I was 9lbs 8oz. I can grow a big baby, I just can't keep it in long enough for it to be HUGE like that at birth. *secretly I am thankful ... OUCH*

Thanks for all the well wishes ...

I start having contractions about 15 - 20 minutes before it is time to take new meds but the meds make them go away. So we are good in that area. I get my 17P shot today and an appointment tomorrow and then two appointments plus my shot next week I feel like I will be living my remainding pregnant days out in the Dr.s office ...

A&A'smommy replied: yuck and WOW you do have big babies!!!

3xsthefun replied: Hope baby stays in there until at leat 35 weeks.