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Joining best rest and high risk mommies.
I am currently pregnant with two little boys. I was about 27w5d when I ended up going into the hospital. My water broke on baby A on Monday morning but baby B is still intact. Both of the babies have something called velamentous cord insertion. Which was a concern from the beginning. I have been put on bed rest at the hospital and I am not allowed to go home as of now. Since the babies could be here any minute. But they are hoping that they can keep them in until at least 32 weeks.
I have been in the hospital for about three days now. The last 24 hours have been the hardest. Last night about 11 pm I woke up with contracts that were making me sick to my stomach and they continued for about an hour. I ended up have an axniety attack about 3 in the morning that took me 2 hours to calm down from. I have been up since about 7 am and I had contractions all until about 6 pm. I have felt so overwhelmed today because I have been told so many things and been told that I would be able to talk to a doctor but I have only talked to nurses and residents and haven't felt that my questions and concerns weren't being answered. Do a lot better now.
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Re: Joining best rest and high risk mommies.
Oh wow, it sounds like you were very overwhelmed. It happens so easily. If you feel your questions aren't being answered you need to make sure they know you are paying for your questions to be answered. It is their job to explain everything to you.
It sounds like you feel better now. Honestly rest assured that the hospital is the best place to be right now. It may not be the most enjoyable place to be but it is for the sake of your precious little ones. Do you know if you will be on hospital bed rest until the babies arrive? Either way one of the best things to do is to join the Daily Check in. It is a sanity saver. Also I don't mean to be a self promoter but there are some really good links in my blog. Good Luck!
I'm so sorry you're joining us on bedrest but like PP said, you are in the best place for the LO's. The hospital can be tough day after day, but your LO's need every day of cooking they can get - stay strong for them and as hard as it is to do, try to stay calm and reduce stress as much as you can. Hoping the drs will be able to address all your concerns and help you rest much easier.
Lisa
Being stuck in the hospital can be very stressful, but try to reassure yourself that you are in a place where you can get help at a moment's notice if you need it. I am 3 weeks into a 4-week hospital bedrest stint (very short cervix, funneling, preterm labor symptoms), so I know where you are coming from. A few things that have helped me deal with it are: bringing in a lamp, photos, pillow, blanket, and air freshener from home to make my room more cozy; having a laptop with Skype so I can see my hubby and dog on the days when he can't make it in; and taking advantage of things the hospital offers to help pass the time, like prenatal education classes and art projects. It might also help you to keep a pen and paper by your bed to write down all your questions and concerns so that you remember them all when you do get to speak with a doctor. Finally, this board and the Preemies board have lots of helpful advice.
I honestly think that doing all this has helped extend my cooking process. I hope this helps! Just know you are not alone and good luck!
Thank you everyone. I am sorry that I haven't been on in about a week. I ended up having the twins the next day via c section. They are both in the NICU right and doing well. Thank you for the support =].