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Back in the Hospital. Ugh! so upset need to vent. (sorry a lil long)
So yesterday I woke up at about 5 am I was having cramps (so I thought) I have an in home monitoring system that I where twice a day (day & evening) to check for contractions and I can monitor myself any time I am or seem to be experiencing contractions. So, at 5 am I hooked myself on to the monitor. I sent in my strip 1 hour later and the nurse called me back with in 20 min, told me that my strip looked good no contractions a little irrability only. So I told her how I was feeling that I was cramping. She told me to hydrate by drinking 2-3 glasses of water and empty my bladder within the next 1/2 hour and monitor again. So, I did and again my strip was clear no contractions showing. By then it was 8:30 am so the nurse told me to have protein for breakfast and continue with fluids and if I still felt the same by noon to monitor again. So I did what I was told. The cramping minimized but didn't go away. I didn't monitor at noon thinking since it wasn't as bad as earlier contrax they were starting to go away. About 4 pm they began to get stronger again so I called my OB. She was out on surgery but spoke to the nurse. Every one at the office knows me since I have been such a special case.( Let me recap at 22 wks I came to the hospital for PTL, was dilated 2 cm with a bulging bag. Had an emergency cerclage was in the hospital for 4 wks on Mag Sulfate, left hospital at 26 wks on strict bed rest. Doing really good at home keeping up with appts with my OB and MFM and doing really good at each appt) So, the nurse said to me if I felt they are to strong and consistent to go to L&D not to hesitate. So, by 6 pm I was having them every 5 to 6 min. I called my hubby at work to come quickly because I knew this where contractions not cramping. By 7 pm I was in the hospital being monitored with contractions every 4 to 6 min. LO is doing great he is moving around, good heart beat, so I am relieved to know that. But my contractions aren't going away. Nurse at hospital pages my OB and she orders labs, 2nd round of steriod shots, and the dreadful Mag Sulfate =( I didn't think I was ever going to be put on that after being on it for 4 wks last time I was in the hospital. I was so upset because I was doing so well at home, but all of a sudden from one day to another every thing changed. I am having my crib delivered this weekend, I was looking forward watching having my hubby put it together. I have my Baby Shower next weekend really looking forward to that but now who knows what will happen, most likely it will be postponed. But above all I just want to keep LO cooking a lil longer so he doesn't have to go to the NICU or have any complications. I've been on Mag a few hours now and I a still feeling contractions =( not as frequent as before but still having and feeling them. Yesterday I felt so frustrated especially after being told I was going to be on Mag I started to cry. My mom and hubby where with me and all I can say to them was "what went wrong? I was doing so well" this morning I can't believe I am here again. I'm so scared for my LO I just want him to be OK! I know the monitor shows his OK, but I still worry. I pray to God for strength and understanding. I know God is with us. As of yesterday I am 33 wks praise God for making it this far and hope I can hold on a little long for my lil guy's sake. Well thanks for listening.
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Re: Back in the Hospital. Ugh! so upset need to vent. (sorry a lil long)
Thoughts and prayers and CTX STOPPING VIBES!!!!
After following all the rules, I had to return to the hopsital this week also -- Stay positive, you have come so far. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
keep us posted!!!
Wow- what a rollercoaster! I am sending you thoughts and prayers.
Can I ask if they did an internal? Or an u/s of your cervix? I'm just wondering if your cerclage is holding strong or what? I'm just curious in case this happens to me.
GL! I hope these contrax go away and they send you home.
So sorry you are back in the hospital. ?Sending positive thought your way.
How amazing that you have been able to hold your LO in for 10 weeks! ?Don't blame yourself for this. ?You are doing everything you can & I'm so proud of you! ?What a great mommy! ??