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sassy77 · June 2011

First off I have been a roller coaster of emotions. I lost my son at 24 weeks so you will understand why I am a wreck.

I woke up this morning just feeling different...kinda sluggish and drained. I have had no real movement from my little girl since Sunday. Normally if I eat something sweet she will move alot. So I had a Dr. Pepper and nothing then I had a cookie and nothing then. I'm at work this morning and I go to the restroom and I have lost my muscus plug. *Not attractive at all*. I have not had any pain, cramping or bleeding. Of course my doctor is out on vacation (great timing doc). As I was driving home I called my FI to tell him I was going to go to my dr office and made a bee line over there. They gave me an ultrasound which showed my placenta had moved and my cervix is still closed. As the tech was watching her you can see on the screen that she was moving but I couldn't feel it. I ended up seeing another dr in the practice and he ran some other test and told me to drink plenty of fluids. The dr stated that the results might not be back until in the morning but he will call me as soon as they come in. I got the call and he stated that the fetal fibronectin came back positive. Which means I have a high chance of going into preterm labor. He stated that I need to call in the morning to see what they would like to do next.

Right now I am a ball of emotions and trying to stay positive. My FI is trying to do everything he can to keep my mind off of it. I need this little girl to stay in and bake for another 10-12 weeks. I'm not ready for her yet...pluus she is suppose to be a pumpkin baby.

Thanks for letting me get this out.

studyinpink · June 2011

So sorry you are going through this! Thoughts and prayers headed your way.

cfitz16 · June 2011

Thoughts and prayers. I would rest completely if I were you. Did the doctor recommend bed rest?

KathleenCB · June 2011

Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way that your LO stays put

RoxRing · June 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

STLBecca · June 2011

that is so scary! Praying for you and hoping your LO stays put!

sassy77 · June 2011

cfitz16:
Thoughts and prayers. I would rest completely if I were you. Did the doctor recommend bed rest?

I saw another doc and he said nothing about bed rest...but that is what I am doing. I have already cancelled appointments for work. Got other co-workers to fill in for me at court. I will see what they say in the morning.

Jovan3 · June 2011

I'll be praying for you!! Keep us updated!!! Bake a little longer baby!!! Rest and just do tons of fluids like the Dr said.

christen_z1 · June 2011

Stay put little girl! I hope your Dr. comes up with a way to help you! My thoughts are with you.

LauriJean_2009 · June 2011

Thoughts and Prayers with you. The good news is that they did they ffn test and you can plan and monitor. From what I've hard, a negative test is negative. But a positive test doesn't always mean you will go into preterm labor.

When you talk to your doc, make sure you ask about things like P17 shots (I'm taking these), cervical cerclage, and steroids for your LOs lungs.

I too am a preterm risk and have done a bunch of research on this. Get plenty of rest and drink lots of water. Hang in there.

mrs.lizzieb · June 2011

I hope your LO stays put for a few more months at least, and I'll be sending lots of thoughts your way.

lwogsland · June 2011

So sorry for the scare...dont let a positive fetal fibrinectin scare you..there are more false positives than real positives...it's mostly a test for a negative..thats when it is pretty definitive.

Did he do a cervical length ultrasound?

Did he put you on any medications to prevent labor? Such as nifedipine

hopefulelise · June 2011

I'm so sorry you are going through, especially since it's around the time you lost your son ((hugs)). I hope she is able to stay in as long as possible!

amberdrabik · June 2011

Thinking of you and your LO.

akabillups · June 2011

T&P's going your way. I know this is a scary time just get lots of rest! I will be praying that your baby girl stays put and keeps on baking!

shellshavintwins · June 2011

Praying for you!!!! I have been having BX contractions often already and it's scary to even entertain the idea of preterm labor.

iggy.d · June 2011

I'm so sorry you're going through this! How scary. Sending prayers that LO keeps bakin' for a few more weeks.

KnoxBride06 · June 2011

I'm so sorry. T&P to you. Stay put little girl!

mdsjch · June 2011

Sending you thoughts and prayers

StephK86 · June 2011

I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I will be praying for you.

sassy77 · June 2011

LauriJean_2009:

Thoughts and Prayers with you. The good news is that they did they ffn test and you can plan and monitor. From what I've hard, a negative test is negative. But a positive test doesn't always mean you will go into preterm labor.

When you talk to your doc, make sure you ask about things like P17 shots (I'm taking these), cervical cerclage, and steroids for your LOs lungs.

I too am a preterm risk and have done a bunch of research on this. Get plenty of rest and drink lots of water. Hang in there.

The dr did say something about the P17 shots...I will ask about the other things tomorrow.

MissStacie · June 2011

Praying for you and your LO.

Runnergirl2242 · June 2011

I am so sorry that you are going through this. I hope that your baby bakes much longer. Every week is a milestone and just a week as you know can make a big difference. I just held a baby born at 25 weeks and she is happy and healthy. So my prayers are with you right now that you will have a healthy happy little girl and that she has a chance to bake longer but stay positive. ((HUGS))

lindylogana · June 2011

Hope that little girl stays in there as long as people so she can keep cooking. Try to get as much rest as possible. Prayers your way.

sassy77 · June 2011

lwogsland:

So sorry for the scare...dont let a positive fetal fibrinectin scare you..there are more false positives than real positives...it's mostly a test for a negative..thats when it is pretty definitive.

Did he do a cervical length ultrasound? my cervix is fine it is the same length as it was at my last appointment last week

Did he put you on any medications to prevent labor? Such as nifedipine - no mention of medication

primandpolished · June 2011

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry you're going through this.

Sending T&Ps your way

Nita2603 · June 2011

I am thinking of you. I lost my little girl at 22 weeks the last time, so I can imagine what you are going through. Get some rest and I have my fingers crossed for you guys!!!

rainlily · June 2011

Get lots of rest. I hope that your doctors office has a good plan for you tomorrow. I will be sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way.

CLML · June 2011

Oh wow, I can't imagine how scary this all is for you. The girls have given you some great info - please keep us posted. You'll be in my thoughts.

babes12 · June 2011

I hope they find a solution to keep LO in for much longer!! T&P's coming your way! Please keep us posted. I hope tomorrow brings more answers.

seanandcallie · June 2011

Sassy- you should take a look at https://www.facebook.com/adventuresofthestayathomemom she went through something very similar to this last week, she's a bumpie as well. Also, take some comfort in the fact that while a negative test would lower your risk of preterm labor to a very small window, a positive test doesn't mean that you are defiantly going to. check out the march of dimes page here for even more info on the FF test. https://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/pretermlabor_fetalfibronectin.html I would encourage you to call in the morning and ask for a second test. Drink lots of water and try to remain calm tonight. <hugs> I'll post this on FB as well in case you are checking there.

katiesue55419 · June 2011

Good luck tomorrow! So sorry you're going through this and I'll be praying that your little punkin stays in there and keeps baking.

StephK · June 2011

Sending lots of prayers that your LO stays put for quite a while longer. Rest, drink lots of fluids and I hope the doctors are able to give you more information to keep your baby where she is. Keep us updated, please!

karinothing · June 2011

I am sorry, lots of prayers headed your way.

rvillebride27 · June 2011

thoughts and prayers coming your way!

MereB · June 2011

I'm praying for you now and will continue to pray. You're a great mom already for doing all you can to protect your baby!

I know this is no consolation, but a girl I grew up with has a very similar story to yours. She lost her first born around 22 weeks, and then her daughter was born at 25 weeks. Her daughter is 3 now, and she's healthy, strong, and absolutely beautiful.