Well this was unexpected

TheDairyQueenx3

Bear with me as I am still kind of in shock and my thoughts are going a million miles an hour..... I went in for my routine visit to see my MFM he checked my cervix and was really quiet I knew something was off. He then started the U/S and quickly called in the other dr. They told me I was a CM dilated and baby A was starting to engage. We then found that Colton "baby b" had slowed growth and had not gained anything in a while while Cayden was still right on track. So I'm in the hospital 3 hours from home at a level 4 NICU/ maternity ward where we will soon be meeting our boys if Colton doesn't put on any weight soon. I am on mag. Sulfate and steroids to stop the labor and help their lungs. Everything was going great with them and within a 5 day gap between OB appt and MFM appt things changed drastically. I'm 26 weeks Thursday so I am praying I can keep them in longer. It's terrifying thinking they could be here so soon. I never in a million years thought this was how my day was going to go when I woke up this morning. I'm just doing my best to keep them in and keep calm. Anyone who has delivered around 26 week mark I would love any advice and how things turned out for you!

raraavis28

No advice, but lots of T&Ps and hugs for you!! I hope everything goes well and that your boys will be OK! 

Dragonfly1226

Sending you and your boys tons of thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

nblondheim

Lots of thoughts & prayers!!!!

smscartozzi

T&P your way! I did the same thing yesterday too! Regular MFM u/s at 29 weeks and BAM my cervix is 70% effaced...sitting in a hospital bed, post all meds, praying I have no more contractions! Good luck girl! Our neonatologist had lost of good things to say about babies born 24-30 weeks! They will be just fine:)

matthew24

Thoughts and prayers for those babies to cook a little longer.

Morgan1489

I know someone who had twins at 23 weeks. They are doing great now!

jocie2581

Sending T&Ps.

sushilover0214

Sending lots of t&p.'s for you and your boys!

PurrCrasher

It sounds like you're right where you need to be in the event your babies to make an early entry. I'll keep you in my thoughts! Best of luck!

Mrs. Alice

Praying you can keep them in longer!  I had mine at 28 weeks, and the smaller one was the size of a 26 weeker.  Some preemie moms on the bump put together this blog which is really great if you are expecting a preemie and once they are born.  Here's the link: https://www.preemiemomblog.blogspot.com/

staceymack

Praying they stay put a while longer! They'll do great!

PinkinProvence

Lots of prayers to you and the babies!  I hope they stay comfy inside for as long as possible! Just know you are in the best place possible.  Keep us updated.

kellibelle0417

Sending thoughts and prayers your way!

JuliaAndPete

Wishing you and your lo's the best. Stay positive for your boys. We all will too! Virtual hugs and prayers!

spin25

I hope they stay put a little while longer. It sounds like you are in good hands though!

10-4LilBuddy

Praying they stay in longer! You are in the best place possible!

LiveLaughLove17

Thinking of you and your babies!

mrs_chewie

T&Ps your way! 

Venti29

You're in the right place, I hope your babies cook longer. T&p for you guys.

vegetablegardens

Thinking of you and your babes!

Jfila13

Thoughts & prayers for you and your babies.

YouMe&Bax

I don't have any advice for you - but sending tons and tons of positive vibes and prayers your way!!

JoDoc

Praying for you and your little ones!

macchiatto

Sending thoughts and prayers! I have friends who have had 25- and 26-weekers who are now doing well! A couple of them have needed therapies but they are all happy, amazing kids.

SquishyMine

Everyone is right - you are in the right place and the mag and the steroids are just what your babies need. I was in the hospital for almost 48 hours and got 2 rounds of steroids before my daughters came at 24 weeks, 6 days.  We had some bumps in the road, but the people who work in NICUs are angels on earth.  Our girls are now 15 months, almost 12 months adjusted and doing great.  Sending thoughts and prayers!

(Yes, check out the preemie board!  Those ladies are wonderful!)

g8trbaby01

Hugs kisses t&P going your way keep us posted!

gault530

I delivered at 26w4d due to HELLP and severe preeclampsia.  It was completely unexpected and the babies were born 9 hours after I went to the doctor.  I was on mag and got the steroid shot for lungs approximately 4 hours before they were born.  Baby A (Quinn) was 1 lb 13 oz and 13.5" long, Baby B (Silas) was 1 lb 13 oz and 13.75" long.  They were born, intubated and taken to the NICU immediately.  I was able to go to the NICU after recovery to see them and touch them.  It was a terrifying sight, however they were alive and okay. 

Quinn was in the hospital for 88 days and Silas for 74 days.  I am so happy to say that neither baby has any health issues at all.  We see a physical therapist every week to catch them up to their actual age, but other than that they are treated like term babies.

 

It is a very hard road, however one you can certainly do and manage.  I'd suggest you check out the preemie board as those ladies are helpful too.  Best of luck to you and your babies, I hope you keep them in for a long time.

CaliCarly77

I will be thinking of you - as others said, you couldn't be in a better place for what is happening. Hoping the medical staff can keep those babies in as long as possible. xxoxoxox 

TheDairyQueenx3

Update: first of all thank you all so much for your well wishes thoughts and prayers. They really do mean so much when your on this side if the fence that's for sure. Baby B is in the bottom 10% for growth and baby A is in the 30% so I'm being watched very close for IUGR now I will have an ultrasound tomorrow morning and hopefully have an idea of a plan of action. The steroid shots hurt like hell but are so very worth the pain as is the magnesium sulfate it feels like liquid fire in my veins. Right now we are just taking it hour by hour and monitoring thier heart rates and movements very closely until the growth check in the AM with the MFM doc. I'm still waiting to hear from the neonatologist team but they are coming up with the plan of action for the boys should we be delivering soon. I'm so nervous at the thought of preemies. But I'm resting and doing all I can to keep them in to get a little bigger. Each hour feels like a victory that's for sure. Right now we are trying to figure out what to do with our three year old as all our family is 14 hours from us and my husband has crazy working hours that don't work we'll with day care so that's been a bit of a stress and the hospital I am at is 2 1/2/ 3 hour drive from home. This definitely isn't easy but I know each day counts so much. For those of you who have had NICU stay far from home how did you manage it especially if you had a smaller child already at home?

MuseumMaven

I'm sorry that this is happening. I can imagine how shocking and scary it must be.

We had a MoM in our club go on hospital bedrest at 28 weeks, due to deliver "any day.". She made it to 36 weeks. Anything can happen!

Prayers for you and your babies!

JAck5209

T&P's to you and those babies. Stay put, LO's!