Preterm Labor

[Guest guest]

I had my first real scare this week. I should have noticed the warning signs,

but was too caught up in continuing my regular routine that I ended up in

preterm labor and the hospital Wednesday night.

I started having some cramping on Tuesday, and although the cramps were

uncomfortable, I chalked it up to fatigue or maybe gas (since I hadn't had a BM

in

two days ::cue warning siren sound: and kept going. By Wednesday the

" cramps " were more intense and more frequent and I thought that they may be

Braxton

Hicks although I didn't remember them being that painful with my daughter's

pregnancy. By the afternoon, I began to worry so I called my OB. She brought me

in right away and determined I was dehydrated. She put me on bed rest and

ordered that I drink what seemed an inhuman amount of water.

I was home in the bed 2 hours when the contractions became more frequent and

intense. I called my OB and I was told to head to the hospital ASAP. There, I

was given IV fluid, tebertuline to stop the contractions (which I had horrible

reactions too) and was monitored overnight. I was released Thursday AM to go

home on bed rest.

The babies are doing great...it's Mommy struggling to keep them safe in the

womb. I'm an active person so bed rest is not the greatest thing in the world.

I also worry because I am not able to drink the amount of fluid being asked of

me and I had several bouts of diarrhea yesterday.

I go back to the OB this AM to make sure I still haven't dilated or effaced

and will find out how long I am to be confined to the bed. I feel guilty, but I

struggle with my commitment to my babies and my desire to finish things I

need to do before the babies are born (with work and community organizations,

etc.)

If you've read this far, thanks for listening. PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK LOTS

OF WATER DURING YOUR PREGNANCIES! This was a no brainer for me, but I think I

left my brain in the shop this week! :-) Please send our way any prayers,

love, " positive vibes, " or any other helpful " karma " so that I am completely out

of the storm and am able to make it to 36-38 weeks and meet my " predelivery

goals " !

Thanks for listening (reading)

Mom to Dejah (4) and Soon...

TWINS! EDD 01/09/04

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