BOTB is in need

Ace1599

Hello ladies,

I was hoping that I could reach out here again to get some support for a BOTB-r who was taken into the hospital last night at 22w. Her cervix is to far gone for a cerclage, but they are hoping bedrest will keep the babe baking long enough to lower the risks. They are trying to get to 24w right now so they can start the steroid shots. 

If anyone has any stories they are willing to offer up about how they managed to get even just a little longer by being on hospital bedrest we would greatly appreciate it. 

Unfortunately, this is not her first encounter with the scary-ness that is prematurity, so thoughts and lifting her in prayer is also appreciated. Thanks!!!!! 

ShannonSky

Sorry, I pPROMed at 34 weeks, so I don't have any experience with bedrest, but I did want to offer T&P. 

Ace1599

Thank you for your thoughts/prayers.

 I would like to add that I hope I didn't come across as insensitive asking for help when so many ladies here are struggling. I just know how supportive and uplifting this board is, and BOTB is in a frenzy right now and are reaching for any and all the support we can get for TimsWifey.

I just thought if maybe one person had a story of getting to 25, 28, 30, 32 or even 37 weeks on bed rest after a complication like this it would help.

Kate621

I only managed to last a week on hospital bedrest but my advice would be to do EXACTLY what the doctors tell you. I insisted on getting up everyday to shower and even though I had bathroom privledges, I always wonder if Jack would have waited a few more days if I would have just stayed in bed. Bedrest sucks, but a sick baby sucks more.  I'm sending lots of t&p's to your friend! I hope she can hang in there until she's able to get the steriod shots.

sdtchica13

I was only on strict hospital bed rest for about 24 hours, but I was on modified rest for about 8 weeks before that. Any kind of enforced rest is NOT fun, but I agree with PP's advice to listen to the docs. I mnaged to make it to 29w, 5d on modified rest (started bleeding due to placenta issues at 20 weeks) and got one steroid shot in the hospital before I went into labor at 29w, 6d after only 24 hours of hospital bedrest, but the one steroid shot definitely helped. Tell your friend to hang in there and try to move as little as possible so she can cook that baby until at least 24 weeks! T & P going out to her!

ijack

I was admitted to the hospital at 23w and didn't leave until I delivered 6w later. I'm not going to lie, it sucked and it was a very scary time, but obviously I'm so grateful I made it so far.

I hope that she can stay PG for many, many more months

KellyMichelle

I was admitted at 24 weeks, dilated to 3 cm.  I was on hospital bedrest for 2 weeks and then delivered at 26 weeks.  I met many women along my journey that were able to hold on longer than I did.  Thoughts and prayers to her and her family.

LuckyMom0203

She has every reason to have lots and lots of hope.  My water broke and I made it a week on bedrest (delivered at 27 weeks) but my sister-in-law had issues with her cervix and was put on strict bedrest at (I think) 20 weeks.  She made it to 42 weeks and they had to induce!  Also, a friend of mine's water broke at 22 weeks, they hospitalized her for a week, the hole in her membranes healed on its own and she was sent home.  She carried the baby to term.

These things are so, so very scary but there are so many stories that turn out wonderfully.  Tell her to hang in there, follow the doctor's orders and whisper encouraging words to that baby to stay put!

Good luck and big hugs~

Sweets2005

I agree, do as the doctors say. I was on hospital bedrest for 17 days and it sucked not being able to get up to shower/wash my hair, pee (bedpan!) or even really sit up besides eating- but it was worth it to bake those babies longer! I will be praying for this girl!!!!

kkh2002

I lost ALL of my fluid and went on hospital bedrest at 23w1d.  I wasn't in active labor and lasted until my placenta began to abrupt at 27w3d.  NO ONE thought I would last that long...least of all me.  We had a long road in the NICU but 14mos later, DD is doing better than we ever could have hoped.

Best of luck to your BOTB friend...I'll certainly add her to my prayers!

lax15bsu

Clayliover was in a similar position to Timswifey. She had cervical shortening at 21 wks, went on modified bedrest. A week later, had even more cervical shortening and when on strict bedrest. And then was admitted to the hospital on absolute strict bedrest (in the tredelenburg position - head tipped upside down) for about two weeks. She made it through two rounds of steroids for her baby girls and then delivered at 25 wks.

Her girls are over a month old now and doing very well in the NICU. One has been breathing room air for most of the time, only occassionally on the cpap.

Clayli isn't on the bump much lately, but if you'd like I can get you her contact info for Timswifey. She's an awesome lady. She's been my inspiration for getting through ptl at 33wks. (Which is awesome of her, b/c I'm no where near in the danger zone she was in).

bkjcwedding

I had a thinning cervix and Baby A's water ruptured at 27.5 weeks.  By being on strict hospital bedrest I was able to make it to 32 weeks. Both boys were born fairly healthy and strong and are doing well.

Will keep her in my prayers!!!

bedebum13

I went a week and a half longer on hospital bed rest but had a girlfriend who went 6 weeks on a strict at home bed rest.  It's just important to listen to and follow the directions of the doctors.  Best wishes to her and her LO:-)