29 week pg update

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I saw my high risk OB on Tuesday. My cervix looks long (37mm) and

closed and the baby weighs approximately 3 lbs. My doc said at this

point everything they're doing is probably overkill, since things

look so great. He said to not even worry about the contractions I've

been having because they do not seem to be affecting my cervix.

Well.....

On Wednesday he called me back to tell me my fetal fibronectin test

was positive. (Two previous tests came back negative). The

predictive value of a positive test is not great- it's only about 30-

50% accurate. But it does indicate an increased likelihood of pre-

term labor within the next few weeks. So even though everything else

looks fine, I have to cut back my hours significantly at work and

rest a lot more than I have been.

So I will work a reduced schedule and do whatever else I am

comfortable with while resting at home. I will do whatever I have to,

but I am not really worried. I am fortunate that I do not have to go

on full bedrest (yet!). I can still go out shopping and whatever-

just have to make sure I don't overdo it and that I REST while at

home. DH will be busy- tee hee. He's terrific about it, of course.

I've already talked to my boss and he is very supportive (not that he

has a choice, but he could have been an insensitive man about it!). I

am actually somewhat relieved to have to spend less time at the

office, as work has become very stressful recently and I've been

wondering how I will sustain this pace until my due date.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Sorry so long...

Gretchen

29 weeks 1 day and hoping for AT LEAST 5 more weeks