Surprise trip to L&D...no baby Ben, yet.

Denesdia · July 2010

I had a surprise trip to the hospital last night due to contractions 3-5 minutes apart that took my breath away. In short, the cerclage was taken out almost immediately due to concerns that I might tear if I started to dilate. The contractions were intense and consistent for the first hour and a half, and then things kind of spaced out. I got a medication for pain since I was showing no signs of dilating further (I am at 2 cm), so I was told that I am in early labor. I was sent home at 1:00 a.m., and I saw the OB today. She stopped my P17 shots and said that she is ready for Big Ben to arrive when he is. So, now I am just a regular pregnant lady waiting anxiously for labor to do its thing. I feel good knowing that Ben is already almost 7 lbs. (based on growth ultrasound on Wed.). OB is putting bets on the fact that I will have him by next week. I am excited, even though Ben might be technically a preemie if he comes soon. Crossing my fingers.

TriciaJoy · July 2010

holy cow.. I didn't realize you were at 35w already. That's awesome!

*Sweet pea* · July 2010

Your should be very proud of yoursealf. Congrats :+)

Aidge · July 2010

Great news!!!!!!! There's something about our Bens wanting to come at 35 weeks, huh? ;-) Great job, mom!

witt0198 · July 2010

Scary and awesome all at once. I'm so excited to hear about big Ben!! Tell him that we'd all be ok with waiting a little longer to meet him though. You're such an inspiration to me. Awesome work!