preterm labor

aliehoward

Hey moms to be...I'm just getting out of the hospital, was in there the last 2 days!! I have a positive FFN and had regular contractions. I dilated 1cm but my cervix looks great at 3.8cm so still pretty thick. They had to give me a shot in my arm to stop the contractions and also 2 steroid shots 24 hours apart to mature his lungs in case he came early. I'm now on strict bedrest with no exceptions...this is really hard for me. I have 2 children and they were full term this is my 3rd. But with this pregnancy im having complications due to my PCOS and type 2 diabetes. Anyone else in the danger of preterm labor?? I'm so nervous.

JennaLee1486

Yes! I think we're in the exact same position. My contractions stopped on their own but I'm being closely monitored. My cervix is 3.8 and I also had a positive FFN. Steroid shots too. I'm 31+3. How far are you?

aliehoward

I am 30 +3. It's pretty rough!! Were you also put on BR?

hmarz77

Hey ladies, I am actually confined to a hospital bed until this little bambino is born. I'm 33 weeks and three days and they are hoping I can make it to 35. Had two steroid shots already to help the babies lungs grow faster and am on antibiotics due to my water already breaking. Just trying to bake this little one a bit longer. Good luck and stay positive

Aliemarie29

I am 29 weeks with twins and had a positive FFN last week as well, was given the round of steroid shots and cervix is 2.9 cm, but so far no dilating. My doctors have not put me on bed rest though, but I wish you all the luck! I have to two toddlers and I know how difficult being on bed rest would be!

rw3190

Had contractions start at week 26 and have been told to ease up. No more working out. Nothing. Sit at my desk at work and straight home.

They said if I come back to the hospital again before she's due they're keeping me.

 

Take it easy and rest up mama!

claudia3059

Yes!!!! I was in the hospital last week for contractions and have been on MBR with an irritable uterus ever since. I'm 32 weeks today 31+1 when I was diagnosed.

It's hard not being able to help around the house and the first thing you notice is everything that needs to get done but you will fall into a groove after a while. I try to remind myself that sitting around the house doing nothing (and feeling bad about it) is far better than sitting in the NICU wishing you could do more to help your baby.

Also on the high risk pregnancy board there is a weekly bed rest check in. I highly encourage you to check it out!

Good luck momma, you can do this!!!

JennaLee1486

Yes, I'm on bed rest as well

jennaleigh23

Are your contractions like Braxton Hicks or do they feel more like labour contractions? I'm a FTM and have been having tons of BH but just thought they were normal. They're starting to get a bit stronger though and I'm starting to worry that I won't know the difference if something was wrong!

smccall3838

@jennaleigh23, you'll know! They're much stronger than period cramps, and you may have to brace yourself. I've been experiencing BH the past few days. They make me slow down, and make my hubby take pity on me :-D

claudia3059

jennaleigh23 said:

Are your contractions like Braxton Hicks or do they feel more like labour contractions? I'm a FTM and have been having tons of BH but just thought they were normal. They're starting to get a bit stronger though and I'm starting to worry that I won't know the difference if something was wrong!

I went in because I was having pain in my lower abdomen. I had no idea I was contracting...just random pain.

aliehoward

Thanks everyone. @jennaleigh23 no they are labor contractions..and yes u will most definitely FEEL the difference. I'm hoping lip baby stays put for as long as he can. @claudia3059 yes you are absolutely right...I'd rather sit and watch my husband rustle everything around the house then watch my newborn in an incubator. .it's pretty scary. Thanks for putting it that way so straight forward!!