Hi ladies, I usually post over on the high risk board, but wanted to come over here. Short version of a long story. DD turned 2 in Feb., was born at 33.5 weeks due to PROM and I also had (have) gestational hypertension. I was already in the hospital when I ruptured due to the high bp. I had been showing signs of PTL on and off (mild contractions prior to the rupture) and due to the high blood pressure I had received 2 rounds of steroids. Needless to say, she was born a GIANT 6lbs 4oz (yes at 33.5 weeks and no I didn't have GD -- everyone asks, and yes they think my dates were right...LOL). She did spend a few days in the NICU and was a few more days in the step down nursery and then had to be followed with out patient to the hospital every day. I know I got lucky with her. I am now pg with DS, currently 31 weeks. My bp is medically controlled and I am on the p17 shots (have bene since 16 weeks). This baby is too measuring big (I think I just grow them big). So finally, here's the question.....for any of you who did the p17 shots, how effective were they for the 2nd baby? And when you stopped them, how soon did you go into labor? I did ask on the high risk board, but only got one response. Best wishes to all of you and thanks for listening.
Re: STM Progesterone Question - kinda long - sorry!
My former 26 weeker was also a giant (relatively speaking, of course) at 2lb 8oz. He turned 2 in January, and I'm 34w2d with baby #2. I didn't have any signs of PTL with him (just walked into the hospital and had a baby, more or less). I haven't had any contractions at all with this one, either. And I'm 8 weeks further along than I was with him.
I have 2 more shots left, and everything is looking good for me to make it to term (or very close) with this one.
Good luck!
I was on 17p with my second pregnancy. My first was born at 33w 4d and my second was born at 34w 5d, so not exactly what I was going for, but she did get one more week in the womb.
My SIL was on 17p with her second pregnancy and she made it to full term and I want to say that she had him two days after her last shot.
Just wanted to let you all know I'm pulling for you! keep up the good work ladies.
I'm getting the shots now. My son was born 34 weeks, 3 days and I am currently 34 weeks, 6 days. I have my last shot next week and my cervix is still closed so it looks like I should make it full term this time around.
I got 2 weeks further along this time (33w5d with DD1, 35w5d with DD2), but who knows if it was the 17p or not. Apparently my body prefers to pPROM and then I start contracting a few hours later.
GL and I hope you get a FT baby!
BFP(4) DD2 born 2.14.13 @ 35w5d due to pPROM