Looking at a Possible Lengthy Hospital Stay... Update in Comments!

candace4erich · November 2015

So, I'm a FTM with twin girls on the way. I had a routine measuring ultrasound yesterday and 26w4d and was immediately sent for observation because my cervix only measured 1.2 cm (it measured 3.1 cm at 20 weeks). After finding some minor contractions on their machines - that I couldn't even feel - they admitted me for at least 48 hours.

I'm on a magnesium drip and had one of the two steroid shots for baby lung development along with constant contraction observation. I'm still having contractions, but nothing I would label as out-of-the-ordinary braxton hicks. I barely even notice them! I'll be on the drip until tomorrow around 3pm at least before deciding what to do next. Based on the way they are aggressively treating me, I'm thinking they're leaning towards hospital bed rest.

I'm grateful to have such a great care team, but I'm having a hard time processing this since up until now, I've had a deliciously ideal twin pregnancy. Almost zero symptoms other than lots of exhaustion and a big belly. Babies are measuring well for their gestation (Baby A is a little smaller than they'd like if I were to go into labor this weekend) and I know logically that we're at a place that survival chances are good with minimal lifetime complications - especially if we can keep them cooking for a while. I think I'm having a hard time dealing with the idea of basically being an invalid and being that burden on my very supportive husband.

Thoughts and prayers would be so greatly appreciated! Hopefully we'll know the game plan by tomorrow afternoon.

strlitemiss · November 2015

Sending you lots of anti labor vibes!

mamacastro · November 2015

Thoughts and prayers and big hugs. I hope everything works out well. Keep us updated

Kiek · November 2015

Lots of prayers going your way!

blueberrymomma · November 2015

T&P you can keep those babies cooking longer

Twindling · November 2015

T&P!

If I can share my story, maybe it'll give you some positive motivation.
My cervix measured 3.0 at my 16 week scan and by 18 weeks I was down to a 1.7 & funneling. I was never admitted to the hospital because my contractions were never consistent so there was nothing to "stop" however I immediately began strict hospital bedrest, progesterone suppositories, weekly ultrasounds to check length & received 4 total doses of steroids. My cervix remained a 2.0 pretty much throughout the duration of my pregnancy until my water broke at 35w6d. My bedrest restrictions were lifted at 35w so I'm convinced that had I stayed, I could have kept them in to my scheduled c section date.

They were 5.10 & 5.13 and came out perfect! No NICU & they came home with us! I'll be hoping for an even better outcome for you given you're much further along than I was at the start of things. Stay strong momma!

purplepenguin3 · November 2015

Keep us posted! Hugs and keep those babies in as long as you can

Achae · November 2015

Thoughts and prayers, glad they're monitoring it and can be proactive about helping babies in case you do have to deliver early!

acuteangles · November 2015

Thoughts and prayers!

cici613 · November 2015

A lot of prayers to you and your babies!

brushesnbrunch · November 2015

T&P to you guys!

Jellybelly119 · November 2015

Thoughts and prayers coming your way!

mcklough · November 2015

i'll be thinking of you and your family!

tarala · November 2015

Thinking of you...
I am also pregnant with twins (26+6) and I go in for my second growth scan Monday. So glad that we go for these appointments, as you are in great hands!

glitteryant · November 2015

Sorry to hear about the hospital stay, but I'm glad your babies are looking good. Keep on cooking!

Aussiechicka · November 2015

Thinking of you and hoping those babies stay in there a little longer and that the hospital stay long term goes away.

PaniaO · November 2015

Praying for you all. I also had issues with my cervix shortening and funneling down to .8 mm. With a cerclage in, I've been stable for 4 weeks now. No bed rest--just limited activity. Hope those babies stay in awhile longer, but it's great that they got steroids in case the time comes soon.

hopes4baby · November 2015

Sending thoughts and good vibes your way

twinmom1121 · November 2015

Sending positive vibes from another twin momma here!!! Hopefully they will be able to get things calmed down and you can have an uneventful rest of your pregnancy! Keep us posted!

Shatzegirl · November 2015

I'm sending you thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you, sweetie!

Karen249 · November 2015

Thinking of you, hope all goes well!

Monkeybutt80 · November 2015

Sending you positive thoughts!

paytonpedro · November 2015

Thoughts and prayers going your way!

candace4erich · November 2015

***UPDATE***

First - thank you all for kind words, thoughts, and prayers! The best part of this community is that we are all here when someone needs an uplifting.

Second - update!

Babies are doing great and I'm the picture of pregnancy health - except for my cervix and contractions! Today they are stopping the magnesium drip at 3pm and will watch and see what happens. If contractions stay calm and I don't have anything else pop up, they'll keep me here about a week before sending me home on strict bed rest and weekly observation. If contractions pick up in that time, I'll be here longer.

Fingers (and legs) crossed that everything stays calm. I am happy to rest, rest, rest for the good of these girls...but I (selfishly) don't want to be here for the holidays.

Thank you all again! I'll update if something changes or when I get to go home to bed rest!