F/U to my hypothetical WWYD

ScissorTailedFlycatcher

Well, I was checked today and I am 4cm and 80% effaced. This equals me not having a choice in the matter - I'm staying in the hospital.

Thank you so much to those who responded yesterday. It really help calm my nerves about staying here as your comments really put things into perspective. They are hoping I make it to 35 weeks, but they aren't placing any bets. It really is a "one day at a time" scenario.

And no offense, but I hope I won't be joining you (though it is a good possibility).

Thanks again and best of luck to your little ones!

ijack

I'm sorry that you're progressing. A word of advice... I found it helped my cervix a TON when I was actually on my back as opposed to sitting up a bit and putting pressure on my pelvis. I know it's uncomfortable, but it can really help.
Good luck!!

borc0080

No offense, but we hope you don't have to join us, too!  Good luck!

Sweets2005

No offense taken! LOL

For me it was a relief when the decision was made for me, even though it meant by condition worsened. The fact that it was up to me was way too much pressure!

Good luck and stay flat! 

clyoungsey

To add to what pp said, sorry you are progressing, but you are in the best place...and I remember when I was on hospital bedrest one of the nurses told me they actually had patients they inverted to take all pressure off the funneling cervix...not sure how they did that, but hopefully you don't have to go there...

Here's to 35 weeks...:)

TriciaJoy

No offense taken. We'd love nothing more than than to close membership on our club forever. I truly hope you do make it to 35w.. which is still a preemie and if you have questions then, let us know, too!

franciscaz

Sorry you further dilated.  I'll say a prayer you make it to 35 and I hope you don't have to join us.  I'm glad though you are staying put.  You are in the safest best place when all the crap is hitting the fan.