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3cm dilated...officially on bed rest

so72409so72409 member
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Well, I'm 34 weeks tomorrow, which was what both my MFM and OB were shooting for.  They won't stop me at this point! I'm hoping we still keep them in a few more days/weeks though!

I was 3cm dilated and 60% effaced at my appt today.  Apparently I'm having contractions, but seriously I don't recognize them.  I suppose what I've been calling BH have turned into real ones?  Dr. put me on a modified bed rest, basically just have to take it easy from here on out, no more work! She also mentioned that I could stay at 3cm for awhile...hoping this is the case!

Great news is both girls are measuring over 4 lbs.  Baby A is 4lb 15oz and baby B is 4 lbs 6 oz, although she couldn't get a very good measurement for B, so she doesn't think that weight is entirely accurate.  

Pray I can keep my lil ladies baking, even if it's just for another week or two!!!

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  • ilenegraceilenegrace member
    Oh no! Keeping you guys in my T&P's!
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    That's wonderful that you have reached the goal of 34 weeks! And it's true, you can be 3cm for a while. I have been for 3.5 weeks. Hope those babies stay in for a couple more weeks. :)
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    imageyinyang124:
    That's wonderful that you have reached the goal of 34 weeks! And it's true, you can be 3cm for a while. I have been for 3.5 weeks. Hope those babies stay in for a couple more weeks. :)

    Thanks! I actually thought about you when she said bed rest...are you on a modified bed rest or pretty strict?  She said just as long as I stay home and off my feet for the majority of the time it would be sufficient.  Also, you said you've been at 3cm for awhile--anything you're doing specifically to help you stay there?

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  • jquirke9881jquirke9881 member
    34 weeks is wonderful!  I hope the babies stay in a little longer.  My one piece of advice is to take bedrest seriously.  I went on bedrest for 8 weeks last time and was able to keep my baby cooking until the day before my due date (obviously a totally different world with twins, I know!  Just saying that I believe in bedrest, lol).  GL!
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  • nanabanana06nanabanana06

    I'm hoping you can keep those babies in for a few more weeks! GL!

    On another note. Anyone else slightly freaking out that there are due dates that are starting to get awfully close to full term. Yikes!

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    imageso72409:

    imageyinyang124:
    That's wonderful that you have reached the goal of 34 weeks! And it's true, you can be 3cm for a while. I have been for 3.5 weeks. Hope those babies stay in for a couple more weeks. :)

    Thanks! I actually thought about you when she said bed rest...are you on a modified bed rest or pretty strict?  She said just as long as I stay home and off my feet for the majority of the time it would be sufficient.  Also, you said you've been at 3cm for awhile--anything you're doing specifically to help you stay there?

    I was on modified until I hit 3cm dilated and my cervix shortened to .4cm. I think the change to strict has more to do with  my cervix shortening. I'm on nifedipine/procardia to try to reduce # of contractions, and I also drink ~2 gallons of water a day to avoid dehydration because that can increase # of contractions. Take bed rest seriously and listen to your body. I had pre-made snacks ready and a huge pitcher of water next to me to help reduce the amount of time I was on my feet.

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  • tetiananinatetiananina member
    Sending you lots of T&P's and hoping they cooperate and stay in there for a few more weeks.

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