Terbutaline to stop contractions at 24 weeks

MrsDoodleXO · August 2014

First, Hi! I'm usually just a lurker.. but have been posting since having abdominal pain since Sunday.

I went in to see OB Monday afternoon and they ordered me a abdominal u/s to see if I had gallstones or something going on with my gallbladder. Got a call that gallbladder was clear but had a 6mm kidney stone. Was told by doc on call to take Tylenol and I basically had to say that ain't gonna cut it. My OB called me later to tell me to go to labor & delivery to get on some pain meds/pumped with fluids and ordered a consult with a urologist.

The Urologist came in the next AM to basically verify that while the u/s showed 6mm, CT scan is most effective for reading and we can't do that while preg. My pain had subsided so I stopped taking pain meds and was about to leave the hospital with basically the idea that we would manage the pain if it came back and go from there. No need to do any emergency surgeries or anyting ( best possible outcome- yay!) Well they decided to hook me up to the monitor one last time to make sure all was OK ( they were giving me breaks of having hte band on since baby was fine) and BOOM I was having contractions. I about cried because all I wanted was out of there.

The doc on call ordered me a shot of terbutaline, had me back on the monitor for 20 mins to confirm baby OK and contractions stopped and then I was sent home Wednesday night. Discharge orders said to follow up with office in a week- no restrictions to activity, just come to L&D if contractions come back. I never once felt a contraction while I was there, however now I've started cramping up and driving myself crazy. Just trying to keep hydrated with H20 as much as possible.

I had this shot at 28 weeks with my twins and delivered at 35 but curious if anyone else has had the shots and then ended up feeling contractions ( that didn't lead to labor) afterward?

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nopegoat · August 2014

I went into the hospital for a bad gallbladder attack and they found out I was having contractions and was 3cm dilated at 31wks. They did steroid shots then a mag drip to stop the contractions, then switched me to procardia which did nothing. Turbutaline was the only thing that worked for me. I was sent home on bed rest and had to take the pills every few hours until 36wks. I had my son at 38.5wks.

I didn't feel the contractions in the hospital but a I chalked that up to being in so much pain. Once I was home I did feel BH contractions and was just told to time and count them.

FX your LO stays put for a while longer!!

ginger514 · August 2014

Hi! No experience, but I just want to send some good vibes to you and the baby

rshamos · August 2014

No experience, but I would go back to the hospital if you are cramping. Good luck!

path75 · August 2014

I hope things settle down soon. Definitely follow up if you are still getting contractions. Good luck.

caden1206 · August 2014

I had lots of trebutaline prior to delivering my son early. The key to.all this is to monitor your cervix for any changes as a result of the contractions. The good news is that they a
don't seem too worried and discharged you. However, I would stay on top of them about monitoring you. Sending prayers the contractions stop.

bowlwoman · August 2014

With DD2, I went to the San Antonio Zoo on a hot day in May at 32 weeks. The next day I started having contractions, so I got the pills and was on modified bedrest for a week. The contractions subsided after a few hours but came back a bit if I overdid. They eventually stopped and we induced DD2 at 38.5 weeks due to GD.

Good luck!

MrsDoodleXO · August 2014

Thanks all. Keeping an eye on it and trying to take it easy with 3 1/2 year old twins. I'll keep you posted but hoping for an uneventful remainder of pregnancy.

CandEChicago · August 2014

No experience but glad that you are doing better.

wdraper32 · August 2014

I'm pregnant with twins and they have had to stop my contractions twice. Once at 15 weeks and again at 19 weeks. My cervix still looks long and thick so no real worries thank God. Praying yours stop and your you to be able to enjoy this pregnancy.

javz22 · August 2014

I have been taking these meds for the past 8 weeks. I started having contractions at 16 weeks. As yet they are stopped and I am doing much better. All the best to you.

Meether · August 2014

I had the terbutaline shot at 24 weeks due to a car accident with my first. I did have contractions after being discharged but none of it led to labor. Like you, I just pumped water as much as possible. I did end up delivering my daughter at 38 weeks, when my water broke in a very straight forward labor and delivery.

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