In Idaho this past weekend....
It's been a bit of a whirlwind around here for the past few days. I usually don't like to write a lot on the blog but I think it's time for an update, especially since we could use your thoughts and prayers.
We were in Idaho this past weekend enjoying our last trip visiting my family before the little babe arrives. I had been having some cramping for a few weeks and it had gotten more consistent and stronger over the weekend. I worked for a few hours Monday morning and then walked over to the hospital to get things checked out. I work right by the hospital and thought I would be back in just a few hours so I really didn't even tidy my desk. They ran a couple of tests and the fetal fibronectin came back positive. Both my Nurse and Doctor were surprised but since it raised a red flag they started treatment. Steroids for her lungs and medicine to decrease the cramping so as not to cause any contractions. They planned to keep me 24 hours just so I could get the second dose of steroids and then send me home on bed rest.
Things escalated quickly from there. I went into labor and the little babe dropped pretty low. They transferred me to another hospital with a higher level NICU since I'm only 32 and a half weeks. Here is the wonderful shot Byron got before I was transported by Ambulance - a very forced smile through nervousness and some tears.
I continued having contractions and they were preparing us for either delivery that night if things continued to progress or for a long stay at the hospital. Monday just seemed to get worse and worse. Finally after a blessing (thank heavens for the gospel right? and a worthy husband and father in-law), things began to slow down.
By the next morning the Nurse said they didn't really have much of a plan for me - just wait and watch. I made it to my second round of steroids and the cramping decreased quite a bit. By afternoon they told me I could probably go home the next morning. Later that day, they let me know that things had settled down enough to send me home that night! What a relief it was. We are home now - on bed rest. My mom is here with me for a few days which will be so helpful.
I set some goals for myself and this baby and have reached one - make it to 2:30 today so that the steroids will have their full effect. It's now after 5 and I'm rejoicing that her lungs will be more developed if she joins us soon. My next goal is to make it to next Thursday - 34 weeks. I'm still having some cramping and they aren't sure why - it makes for an irritated uterus and when the cramping gets worse the contractions start or get worse.
Can I just say - I was so worried about the little things with this pregnancy, silly me. I never would have guessed this would happen. I have felt healthy and have had no complications this whole time. My advice to any pregnant women - if something doesn't feel right GO GET IT CHECKED OUT! I feel so blessed that I went to the hospital just in time to catch all of this. I can't even imagine what would have happened had I waited just one more day. I know there are so many other people going through tougher things than this but any prayers you could send our way would be so much appreciated.
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So glad I saw your blog!! You are in our prayers. Please please call us for anything!! Love you guys :)
Good luck you guys!! I am so sorry for your scare!! Our prayers are with you!! That is very scary!! Take it easy and hopefully we won't hear from you for a few more weeks!!
i am praying for you!
I really cant stop thinking about you guys!! I will never know what it feels like to have the scare you guys are having, but I am so truly sorry!!! If you guys need anything at all, please let me know, even if its just someone to come cut your toe nails (believe me I know how hard this is!!! lol) , or to come chat, please let me know!! You are in our prayers!!
I am so glad the babe is still in there and ok and that you're home and that your mom is there. I'll call you in a few days. Is your car still at work? Let us help you if it is.
Oh, Bri! What a scary time you are going through. You are most definitely in our prayers. I hope things continue to slow down and you are able to get a few more weeks along. The Lord is definitely by your side!
So glad everyone is ok! Bed rest sure sounds nice to me right about now :) And you looked beautiful in your pre-ambulance picture, even with the tears. I hope it eases your mind to know that our twins were born at 34 weeks and now they are huge and healthy! Hang in there. love you.
thoughts and prayers with you bree and baby! hang in there!
Oh, you poor dear thing. I will keep you in my prayers. I am certain you will see miracles, as I did with both my girls. I had some very scarey moments with both Sierra and Madison. I remember sitting in the emergency room alone and the only other person was a woman preparing for an abortion. It was such a tragic ironic situation. Me trying desperately to hold onto my baby Madison and her choosing another course. We were blessed and my dear sweet Madison is now three. I am glad your mother is there. All will be well. You will be in our prayers.
So sorry you have to go through this. I actually understand what you're going through. I went into labor at 32 weeks with the twins and was scared out of my mind. They gave me drugs and kept me on bed rest in the hospital and I lasted three more weeks but had contractions every ten minutes. It was misery. Just try to find something to keep your mind off of worrying. Addictive t.v. shows worked for me. Good luck and God bless you guys!
i'm so glad you updated your blog! i have been concerned. i hope things continue to go well for at least another weeks. like aubrey said, please let us know if we can help you! freezer meals, tv show ideas, my netflix password :) anything.
I just heard about this today--how scary! Definitely praying for all 3 of you. Please let us know about anything you need!
My thoughts and prayer are with you and your little family. I am so excited for this new adventure that you are starting. I pray that it will be a great start for you all. Keep up your positive attitude. Love ya! :)
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