Well, that escalated quickly

RI8340361 · October 2013

I went in for my second nst today and it was going well until I had a big contraction that caused a deceleration. They kept me for another 40 minutes in which they observed more contractions, so I had a cervix check. It is still closed but it is beginning to soften. I am 33 weeks.

I didn't realize I was having contractions! Stupid me thought the baby was rolling to the other side causing some tightness. They sent me to L&D where I was monitored for quite some time. I was contracting every 7 minutes but because my fetal Fibronectin test came back negative they let me go home. Other than the one decel, LO is doing well. Unfortunately, I am currently experiencing that tightening again lasting a minute or less, about every 8 minutes. Twice more and I'll probably go back to L & D. I see others are having some scares, good thoughts to you all.

Update: Things slowed down yesterday so I didn't go in. I am on modified bedrest now so hopefully that helps. Thanks for all the support, ladies.

MsCat19 · October 2013

I hope that you feel ok and that baby hangs in there as long as possible! Good thoughts for you!

lifesaverz · October 2013

hope LO stays put in there & you stop having contractions!

AGriffin620 · October 2013

I hope things start to slow down for you and that you and LO are okay. Sending good thoughts your way.

RanFan28 · October 2013

Not cool man! FX everything slows down. Keep cooking baby!

mightymousy · October 2013

*HUGS* hope baby keeps baking as long as possible

northport6 · October 2013

Thinking of you tonight -- keep us updated!

sbrazzle · October 2013

Thanks for the update I keep getting shocks down there and wondering if those are contractions, braxton or what. Hope you are ok

notthecheat · October 2013

Keeping you in my thoughts and sending positive vibes your way!

fauxvegan · October 2013

Sorry to hear this is going on. I had the same yesterday...did they stop the contractions at all?

KFiori1 · October 2013

Thinking of you! Hope the contractions stop and little one stays cooking!

RI8340361 · October 2013

riv06marce said:

Sorry to hear this is going on. I had the same yesterday...did they stop the contractions at all?

No they didn't. They told me to go back if I had more than 6 contractions an hour and I'm assuming they would have tried to stop them then. How are you now?

RI8340361 · October 2013

sbrazzle said:

Thanks for the update I keep getting shocks down there and wondering if those are contractions, braxton or what. Hope you are ok

I'm sorry, that's scary!

Lmsr17 · October 2013

Defiantly go back if it continues! At least to get your steroid shots for the baby to develop the lungs! I had this last week, but my contractions weren't as frequent. I have a history of PTL so they take no chances with me. My cervix was also soft, which they told me was normal. Drink tons of water in the meantime and don't do a single thing! Just relax! Fingers crossed!

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