Update on baby Camden and I...

CPhillz · January 2012

If some of you didn't read my other posts, I was in L&D on Sunday for contractions that were coming very consistently, and then I tested positive for "risk of" preterm labor, and was put on bed rest.

Yesterday was a rough day; I had a ton of pressure and cramping, and occasional contractions. On Monday when I saw my doctor, she said Cam's head was pushing right onto my cervix, and he was really low. Which is why all the pressure - I feel like he's just gunna drop out! Although they've checked me multiple times since Sunday, and my cervix is still closed - GREAT news! That makes me worry a little less. However, I wish he would just move back up and then I really wouldn't worry as much. Kinda freaks me out that suddenly he likes to hang out down there...

Today at my appointment they gave me steroid injections for his lungs (and another tomorrow). This is just a precaution, in case he were to come early. I gladly accepted the shots...anything to possibly help him if he were to come soon. They also retook the fetal fibronectin test, and I should know those results tonight or tomorrow. Hoping they come back negative this time! And from now on I will begin seeing my OB once a week.

Anyway, just thought I'd update you guys since some of you wanted to know whats happening. Right now I'm doing good, I just keep praying I don't advance and start dilating, and he stays in there until April!!!

Tambcat · January 2012

Glad you are feeling better! I hope the FFN comes back negative this time. I never had timeable contractions, but my baby hung out really low for an entire month, and I was uncomfortable and scared and had tons of BH. Since she's moved, I haven't been having nearly as many contractions. I hope Cam moves up for awhile before the big day!

Aprilsies · January 2012

Wow ... best of luck to you and your little guy! Stay resting lady and hang in there!

mrslisawright · January 2012

Cook, baby, cook! I'm glad to hear he's hanging in there!

Keep us posted! T&Ps coming your way!

gisa886 · January 2012

I hope he stays put! Keep us updated for sure.

CPhillz · January 2012

Thanks, ladies! And Tamb, he used to hang out really low a couple months ago, but he moved up and hadn't been low in a long time. The sudden change and with all of this going on is why it makes me uneasy. But maybe he's just being a stinker. haha

MDmama519 · January 2012

I hope he stays put! I'll be thinking of you and praying for you!

LMA06 · January 2012

Oh no, hope Camden moves back up and give you some time to rest and him some more time to grow before he makes his appearance.

Bonidiebabe · January 2012

T&P on keein that bun in the oven. Hopefully your LO will follow suit as PP and find a higher spot!

mrs_j_may_08 · January 2012

Thanks for the update. T&Ps for a negative FFN and for little Cam to keep cookin!!

eav2c · January 2012

I'm glad things are looking optimistic. Will you be on bed rest for the rest of your pregnancy? I hope Camden stays baking as long as he possibly can!

AmyJoy728 · January 2012

T&P for you and Camden! I'm sure you got the same talks from NICU as I did about all the things that could be issues for delivering this early. That was the only doc that didn't make me cry when talking about what's coming next. (Granted I spent the entire time she was talking saying to myself "that is why babies are going to cook longer" LOL).

CPhillz · January 2012

eav2c:
I'm glad things are looking optimistic. Will you be on bed rest for the rest of your pregnancy? I hope Camden stays baking as long as he possibly can!

Thanks! And I'm not sure if I'll be on bed rest until the end. Right now its a pretty strict bed rest, then maybe if I stop contracting so much and he moves up, it'll be just "rest and take it easy," and still no work. Then maybe after that if I'm doing good and things are normal again then I'll go back to work. However I work in a really active environment and am ALWAYS on my feet and chasing after kids (I work with 1 year olds!), so that may be a reason I don't go to work for a while, at least.

CPhillz · January 2012

AmyJoy728:
T&P for you and Camden! I'm sure you got the same talks from NICU as I did about all the things that could be issues for delivering this early. That was the only doc that didn't make me cry when talking about what's coming next. (Granted I spent the entire time she was talking saying to myself "that is why babies are going to cook longer" LOL).

Actually they didn't talk to me about that kind of stuff. I think my OB knew it would completely freak me out and send me over the edge and into pure panic mode! haha. I am a google freak though, so of course I looked things up! She just left it at, "let me just say, right now we do not want him to come out!" I completely agree!!