On Wednesday, I was at the hospital for my non-stress test. I started to have contractions every 10 minutes and a small bleed, and was admitted to labor and delivery. The doctor started an infusion of magnesium sulfate in hopes to stop the contractions. It worked for about 24 hours and then I started to contract through the infusion. My doctor than put me back on my previous medications, Procardia and Terbutaline, but at higher doses and increased frequency. Friday night and yesterday morning I had some issues with contractions, but otherwise I have been holding strong. I really want to try to make it to 36 weeks, but know that anytime now the baby will be safe to deliver.
At least my room has a good view. The statue in the middle of the window is a cross.
Tomorrow, I will find out if I will go home or stay in the hospital until I deliver. The doctor and myself are worried about the potential to bleed with my continued contractions and placenta previa. I have no idea what his plan is going to be. Matt and I are willing to do anything for the safety of the baby.
Even through all of the contractions and medications, the baby is doing great and in no distress. He is moving and kicking like crazy.
Matt and the boys just visited and brought me a Starbucks. It was so nice to see all my boys.
The boys absolutely love Kindergarden. On Friday they walked a mile to school in honor of all the heros from 9/11. They walked with their 6th grade buddy and it seemed to be the highlight of the past few weeks.
Well...not too much longer before the baby is here. The doctor said any day now!! We are all so excited to meet our sweet baby, but can definitely wait another week and a half!
And the best news... My baby sister had her baby, Piper Elizabeth, on Friday! She and the baby are doing great. Piper is absolutely beautiful! I am so proud of Chrissie and over joyed for her and her husband Keith.
2 comments:
Liz, you look so good and healthy! Prayers still coming!
Liz and Matt.. and boys were praying hard we love you all so much and can't wait to see all of you! xxxxx ooooo miss you all so much!!
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