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F/U to my BH post last week (PIP)

mbh10220mbh10220 member
in January 2011 Moms

Well...

just in case anyone was wondering- 22 contractions in an hour and a half is good reason to call your doctor. 

I got to spend 5 hours at our birthing center on Wednesday, watching the contractions, trying to relax.  I had a test to see if I was going into preterm labor and had my cervix checked manually and via ultrasound (wasn't in labor, thank goodness).  They told me to take the rest of the week off work and just take it easy to see if it would help the contractions.  They're pretty sure I'm going to have to go on bed rest before the end (sounds like they're going to make me either stop working or try to figure out something other than working full time at my office), and we're looking into starting some kind of shots that will develop our LO's lungs faster so when she comes early (not so my an IF as it is a WHEN) she'll have a better chance.  I just have way too much fluid, which is causing the contractions.

But while they're checking out my fluid levels at the ultrasound they think they see something wrong with the brain.  Turns out the ultrasound machine was just too dark and it was nothing- which we discovered at a f/u ultrasound at a larger hospital on Friday.  But it was two days of worry that our child was going to be born with brain damage.  Ugh. 

Anyways.  While we were having our f/u ultrasound on Friday they switched it over to 3D and we got to see our LO's face.  It was amazing.  So, it was a wonderful end to a very stressful week.  We have an appointment with my doctor on Thursday, so I guess then we'll see if I am going to start shots or any other medications- or if they're going to alter my work schedule.

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  • mchupiemchupie member
    I am so glad that everything is okay.  I can't imagine how scared you must have been!
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  • UnexpectedlyMom11UnexpectedlyMom11 member
    thank goodness!! hope you stay well rested and your LO continues to grow and stays put!! Awesome picture!
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  • Mrs.CFH2Mrs.CFH2
    Good that things are turning around and what a clear shot of your LO!
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  • dec07njdec07nj

    Your LO is adorable!  You'll be in my thoughts for lots more relaxing time to cook that baby! 

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  • mbh10220mbh10220 member

    Thanks, ladies.  Yeah, it was a terrifying couple of days.

     

    imageMrs.CFH2:
    Good that things are turning around and what a clear shot of your LO!

    Thanks!  And yes, the doctor who did our ultrasound said that all the excess fluid helped to give us lots of clear pictures of our little girl...I guess its good for SOMETHING!  =]

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  • pmanolidespmanolides member
    So glad to hear that there's nothing wrong with her brain and good luck keeping her baking in there! She looks like a doll, btw! Lots of T&P for you guys!
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  • jkrubie7jkrubie7
    I was just thinking about you at my doctors appt when we were discussing BHs. I am glad to hear that nothing has progressed into labor and your LO is looking good! Hang in there!
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  • nate2011nate2011

    ::HUGS::

    Take care of you & keep us posted!

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  • laceysmom82laceysmom82
    What a cute face!!!  I hope LO stays put!!
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  • kknapp25kknapp25
    what a cutie! so glad to hear things seem like they're ok. i hope she can still in there a bit longer. good luck with everything!
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  • MikejustineMikejustine member
    Get some rest and take it easy. Best wishes for keeping LO in there as long as possible.
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  • sandylousandylou member
    Glad to hear that doll baby is doing ok!! She needs to stay put!!
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  • discovolantediscovolante member
    Glad to hear everything is ok! That picture is pretty amazing!
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  • AppleMommaAppleMomma member
    So glad everything is alright with LO. What an amazing picture!
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  • futuremrscohickfuturemrscohick

    Yikes!  I am glad you're okay!  The steroid shots they give you to help baby's lungs develop are painful - they sting a lot.  They gave me mine in my bum.  But, it's worth the pain to know that it's helping your LO :)  Just be prepared!

    Keep us posted, okay :) GL!

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  • mbh10220mbh10220 member

    Thank you so much ladies!!

    imagefuturemrscohick:

    Yikes!  I am glad you're okay!  The steroid shots they give you to help baby's lungs develop are painful - they sting a lot.  They gave me mine in my bum.  But, it's worth the pain to know that it's helping your LO :)  Just be prepared!

    Keep us posted, okay :) GL!

    Oooooooh one more fun thing to look forward to!!  LOL  But yes, it would be worth the pain.  =]  Thanks for the heads up!

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