Yep, I landed myself on bed rest today. I had started to have more contractions this weekend, and then last night they really hit. Around 10:00 PM, I started having them every 3-4 minutes, and of course James was out of town. So I figured I better get checked out this morning, and sure enough I am about 1 cm dilated. I am now 30 weeks, ironically the exact same time I dilated with Lily. I went to the hospital today, but they felt I was stable enough to send me home. I guess they know I'm a bit of a pro at this by now. Some good news is that the fetal fibronectin test came back negative. A negative result means there is 98% chance that I will not go into labor in the next two weeks. I think the doctors put a lot of stock in this test, because everyone seemed to really relax when it was negative. I remember this as well when I was pregnant with Lily. They also gave me a steroid shot to help with the baby's lung development today. This is a lovely shot with a large needle and thick fluid that they jab in your hip, and the good news is that I get to get another one tomorrow. Actually, I must say it was not as painful as I remember it being with Lily. I am just so thankful that I did not have to have that nasty magnesium to stop labor that I had with Lily. It's amazing how much things change in just two years. They are going to try me on Procardia to help control the contractions. So far with this pregnancy and with the Lily's entire pregnancy, I was on terbutaline. It doesn't seem to be doing the trick anymore so we are going to try the Procardia.
Our amazing mothers have already offered to help as much as they can, and I know we will be well cared for. I am doing well and not too worried about the pregnancy. I know from experience that I can carry this baby to full term. I feel extremely fortunate to have gone 30 weeks not on bed rest. I'm now looking at 6 weeks of bed rest which is so much more doable than the 15 I did with Lily. I am a little sad that things with Lily will change a lot now. When I came home from the hospital, she got upset that I didn't immediately pick her up. That about tore my heart apart. But we went to the couch and cuddled for awhile (she is still cuddly from her illness). James' parents cooked dinner. James gave Lily a bath, and we started a new bedtime routine of reading books downstairs. I think she is a lot more flexible than her mama. I'm sure I will have a hard time with this change, but let's face it, are things really going to be the same when the baby gets here? I know God has a few lessons in here for me, and I am going to try my best to learn them.
Just as last time, I can't help but feel extremely blessed through all this. My phone was ringing all day with friends and family asking what they can do. Caroline jumped in and got Lily from school while Alison kept her kids, then Donna took over for the rest of the day. It is such a relief to have friends and family that I can rely on and feel one hundred percent comfortable that my baby girl is taken care of. My Mom is beside herself because they are flying to Maryland tomorrow to give my cousin Molly a baby shower (this, by the way, is my Dad's first commercial flight ever - I get some of it honest). They are still going ahead with the trip because I promised to hold this baby in. Kinnett joined me at the hospital to keep me company. Ernie went to get our groceries. Donna took care of Lily and cooked dinner. How can I not feel blessed? I know I am going to have my moments in the next few weeks, but I will try my best to draw on my endless blessings to pull me up.
The computer is probably going to become my new best friend, so feel free to e-mail anytime. I'll probably check every 30 seconds or so. I also imagine I might have a more detailed blog. This will make up for the lack of detail that I am sure will follow when the baby comes. I am going to try my best to focus on the benefits of relaxing and taking it easy before the baby comes, and not the negatives of dependency. Y'all hold me to that.
Bed rest here we come!!!
5 comments:
You sound great and you know you can do it..Only 6 weeks..Good thing for the internet!!!
We are right around the corner. Don't hesitate to call! Luv ya.
My boys would love to have Lily come play so I will call and set it up!
I pray you continue to stay in good spirits and that baby girl stays put for a while longer. Lily is going to be the first to tell her what an amazing mom she has!
Hang in there, Taryn!
You have done this once, so you can do it again. You made it longer than I did the first time. Good luck and keep us posted.
Oh Taryn---I am sorry and I know how hard bed rest is. I only lasted through a few days of it! YOu can do it! I hope we can get down there to visit you soon. Seems that last time we visited you were also on bedrest! Way too long ago!
hugs
melanie
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