Well, things have progressed a bit earlier than we hoped. We went to the hospital Tuesday night because I was having strong contractions, abdominal cramping, painful backaches, and swelling that would not recede. Evaluation showed 2 cm dialation and 60% effacement which was not a good thing at 32 weeks. After spending most of the night in the OB ER, I tested negative on the fetal fibronectin test (which screens for preterm labor) and they decided it was safe to send me home with steroid injections to promote lung development in case the babies come anyway. I am on moderate bed rest and took early maternity leave from work (I am only allowed out of the house for an hour-ish every so often). Mom came up to Oklahoma to sit on me to make sure I followed doc orders.
Funny thing, when faced with potentially giving birth to twins born that early, I tend to listen a bit more than usual.
Good news is that upon doc appts the next morning, my cervix has closed again and the specialist and midwife felt that I will probably go at least to 35-36 weeks---hope they are right!
Sure is a good reminder that prayers work!!!!
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We are happy to read that everything is okay after all! Usually I am checking on you guys every day, but I was a bit shocked to read the news...
Stay in bed! Listen to your Mom ;o)
You are in our prayers, too (all the way over in Germany - it works here, too)!
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