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My morning in L&D at 28 weeks

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This morning I went in for my 28 week appointment.  The boys are doing great. They have each gained a pound since my visit 3 weeks ago.  They are now 2lb 10 oz and 2 lb 12 oz.

They did discover that I'm experiencing some preterm labor (my cervix has shortened to just under 3cm).  I was then sent to the hospital for further monitoring. DH was working from home today and was able to come with me.  The babies passed and are fine.  They gave me a steroid shot to help their lungs along should I deliver early.  Tomorrow I go back to the hospital for another shot and another test. I'm on couch/bed rest until a follow up appointment with my dr on Monday.  I had no idea I was having contractions - no pain and didn't feel anything beyond what I thought was braxton hicks.

On a bright note, I get 2 hours off tomorrow for good behavior to attend my shower.  But I have to sit with my feet up the entire time.
D & R were born at 37w5d.

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  • Missa_gMissa_g member
    My contractions felt like BHs that wouldn't go away.  I'm glad you're on bed rest and taking it easy.  PTL is nothing to mess with!
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    imageMissa_g:
    My contractions felt like BHs that wouldn't go away.  I'm glad you're on bed rest and taking it easy.  PTL is nothing to mess with!

    Thank you.  That's what mine feel like too.  Just like you, my pregnancy has been completely uneventful until today.    I'm glad my dr caught it early and insisted on sending me to L&D.  I hope with all of this rest and monitoring my boys stay in even 4 more weeks. 

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  • nghithynghithy
    I was in the same situation as you.  My cervix went from 3.5 to 2.7 to 1.67 to 1.1 each week follow up.  The MD didn't put me on bed rest until I was 1.67.  First they put me on modified bed rest then changed to strict bed rest (only bathroom and shower).  I asked if I can be wheeled chair around and they told me no because they said it will create the same pressure on the cervix as standing.  After two weeks I went back to L&D with contractions every 3-5 min.  They put me on procardia 4-5 times a day to stop contractions.  I'm been stable since then and are currently at 31w6days.  Try to limit yourself.  I wish I had taken my bed rest a bit more serious at the beginning.  
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  • HazelEyes730HazelEyes730 member

    Glad you were able to go home. Have fun at your shower tomorrow. Keep on resting! 

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  • projectbaby2012projectbaby2012 member

    imagenghithy:
    I was in the same situation as you.  My cervix went from 3.5 to 2.7 to 1.67 to 1.1 each week follow up.  The MD didn't put me on bed rest until I was 1.67.  First they put me on modified bed rest then changed to strict bed rest (only bathroom and shower).  I asked if I can be wheeled chair around and they told me no because they said it will create the same pressure on the cervix as standing.  After two weeks I went back to L&D with contractions every 3-5 min.  They put me on procardia 4-5 times a day to stop contractions.  I'm been stable since then and are currently at 31w6days.  Try to limit yourself.  I wish I had taken my bed rest a bit more serious at the beginning.  

     Thanks for the advice.  my cervix was 2.7 today.  I'm a little nervous about going out for my shower tomorrow, but my friend's won't let me lift a finger and I go straight from there to the hospital for my next round of shots.  I'll be really diligent about laying down, rather than just sitting up with my feet up this weekend.  I'm glad to hear you are almost at 32 weeks!  If I get strict bed rest, I'll follow it to a T. 

    D & R were born at 37w5d.

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  • addison1060addison1060

    I too went to L&D at 28 weeks and found out I was having contractions. I thought they were just BH and was put on bedrest until I delivered at 36w4d. 

    Just keep your feet up and cook those babies as long as possible! Good luck!! 

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  • LottaLattesLottaLattes member
    Good luck! I had a short cervix (down to 1.5 or so I think?) around 29 weeks but no contractions of significance. I managed to keep them in until 38 weeks when I was induced with lots of strict bed rest between. Hope you have the same boring experience, or at least a few more weeks! Take it easy!
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  • thetwinkies&Vivithetwinkies&Vivi member

    Glad you were able to come home and are receiving the shots.

    I'm on bed rest for PTL issues and was in L&D this week as well. Being compliant really does make a noticeable difference,at least for me. My measurement had dropped to 3.0 early on,but after rest it's staying around 4.0. Anytime I get up and move too much, my body lets me know. At this point my doctor is very hopeful and confident I can make it to 36 weeks with rest and meds.

    Be sure to take it easy! Enjoy your shower tomorrow, sounds like you have great friends who will being taking great care of you there :)  

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  • crystaleyes39crystaleyes39 member
    My contractions / pre term labor didn't hurt either just were constant braxton hicks from what I thought. Definitely better safe than sorry glad you got the steroid shots! Keep your feet up as much as possible! Good luck and sending good vibes your way to keep those babies cooking!
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    imagekatieleaisamommytobe:

    Glad you were able to come home and are receiving the shots.

    I'm on bed rest for PTL issues and was in L&D this week as well. Being compliant really does make a noticeable difference,at least for me. My measurement had dropped to 3.0 early on,but after rest it's staying around 4.0. Anytime I get up and move too much, my body lets me know. At this point my doctor is very hopeful and confident I can make it to 36 weeks with rest and meds.

    Be sure to take it easy! Enjoy your shower tomorrow, sounds like you have great friends who will being taking great care of you there :)  

    That's great to know that your cervix can still lengthen.  I just assumed that once it shortens, you can only go down from there.  36 weeks would be awesome! 

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