Joining the bedrest train

JennyS86

We are 25.5wks with di/di team green twins.  I went into the hospital on Monday with preterm labor and quickly/painlessly dilated to 3-4cm and 80% effaced.  Its been a whirlwind since then, but things are looking better now than earlier.  I got moved from labor and delivery last night to the floor, and things have been quiet today.  I haven't been checked since yesterday morning, but I don't want to be due to the added stress and irritation to the cervix.  So its just day by day, my new "apartment" has been set up by DH, my mom flew in, and my ILs have been wonderful: visiting and bringing snacks. Each day that passes is a victory!  I will stay here for 9+ weeks with my legs crossed if it means they can cook longer! 

Angelahelena

Hang in there. Prayers n thoughts w u

whitehousem

Ugh, I'm sorry. Hope they stay put for much much much longer!

mer313131

Wow, how scary. T&P the babies stay put.

legaleagles

Hang in there. I'm glad you had an uneventful day today. Sending so much dust those babies stay put and keep on baking. 

SandraPB1220

Hoping things stay calm. Stay in there babies!!

jocie2581

Load up on trashy magazines, good books, and mindless tv. Hopefully you will be there for a while. Sending T&Ps.

nblondheim

Hospital bed test isn't fun but soooo worth it!!! Find things to do to hereto yourself occupied...TV, books, internet, painting, crossword puzzle books, coloring, magazines, etc. I learned how to make baby hats on a loom and it became my new addiction! Thoughts and prayers being sent!!

kdarden15

Sending you good thoughts and I hope those little ones keep cooking!

Brummy14

You are absolutely right -- every single day you are in that bed is a huge deal. Every. Single. One. Keep cookin'! PPs had great suggestions for things to keep busy. I just found playing on these message boards (and stepping away from the Google) or online shopping/browsing helped keep me centered/distracted/less worried. DH came to visit every night after work, and my parents would show up randomly during the day, which really helped break up the time. I only lasted 5 days in the hospital before DD1 decided she was over it, but truly, the more creative things you can come up with, the better! I've found stupid apps on my phone a great time killers (I use them now when I'm pumping all the time...ones like the Sims Freeplay, Hay Day, Candy Crush or Candy Mania all have been excellent time drains )