Babies heart rate

Last night during my hour long monitoring session my little guys heart rate dropped below 100 for a coupld of minutes. They were concerned but will just watch to see if it happens again in the days to come. Because there is no fluid he could easily be compressing the cord. So one more thing to watch and monitor. Thank goodness for all the nurses and doctors here at McKay Dee.

Latest News....

Wednesday September 23rd around 1 pm my water broke. They did some tests to make sure it was amniotic fluid and all the tests were 100 percent positive. They took me to Labor and Delivery to be monitotred over night. When I arrived to L and D they did an IV and blew my vein in my hand, ouch!! Then they finally got a vein in my arm and starting pumping me full of antibiotics because the rate of infection in the amiotic sac is extremly high now that my membranes are ruptured. They also gave me a Tributaline shot and some pills to stop the contractions. Well neither of those worked, I have was having some good contractions every 3 minutes apart. So they gave me another shot and a different pill that I have been taking all along to stop the contractions. Within an hour or two of the last medication the contractions slowed down a lot. By 9 that night they were gone. They also gave me another round of steroid shots for the babies lungs so that he doesnt have to be on a respirator as long once he is born. I had to stay over night in L and D but I did not have any more contractions all night long so my doctor said that I could come back to my room in Postpardum. I was so excited. I then went to the specialist doctor and we talked about my situation for a full hour. He is great at answering all my questions. He said that as soon as I start to contract or bleed they are going to cut the cerclage stich and let my little guy come into the world. They dont want the stitch to tear because then they have to repair the cervix after. He said removing the stich can be painful if the stitch is still in tack. That should be interesting surgery to have while having contractions :) They checked my amniotic fluid and said that I dont have any at all. He said that now my water is broke 75 percent of all women have the baby within a week. My doctor Julia said that she will most likely plan on cutting the stitch within a few days of my rupture. So this little guy should be born within a week. I was terrified on Wednesday because I still had not come to terms on having him early because I was not ready for the NICU experience and the roller coaster ride that it is. But as I was laying on the table in the specialist office I said a prayer that gave me full comfort and I am now ready to have him whenever the Lord should have him come. I know that he will not give me anything that I cannot handle. No matter what happens it is for a reason. I will keep everyone updated as to what is going on. I just wanted to thank you again for all your prayers and thoughts.

Discouraged

So the doctor came in this morning and said she doesnt think my cervix will hold up much longer. She is hoping for 32 but isnt positive about it. I hate when I hear things like that. AHHH. I am trying to stay positive and it sucks to hear your doctor say that. I just keep trying to remember that they did not think I would make it 4 weeks when I first came in here. They said they would be surprised if I made it a week in my condition. I wanted to thank everyone for your prayers, it is one thing that is keeping me strong. I just have to remind myself that I am doing what I can and that it is in the lords hands as to what happens. I have to remind myself that I will be blessed for going through this trial.

Crawling....

So London came up to visit yesterday and crawled a little bit on my bed!!!! It was so cute. I cant believe she is getting so big. She will be 11 months on Saturday. She is crawling just in time for me to get home with the baby. That should be interesting. It is so much fun to watch her grow and excel in life.

Not gaining weight....how can that be!!

So the dietician wants me to gain 1 pound a week because I am so little she needs me to get weight on for the baby. Well she came in today and said that I have only gained 2 pounds in the past month and that is not what she wants to see. It is crazy because I eat all meals and sit and do nothing. If anyone has any ideas on how to gain weight that would be great!!

Glucose test

So I failed my first flucose test, BUMMER!! So I had to do "the big test". To start the test I could not eat for 12 hours. So this morning around 8am the phlebotomist came up and drew my blood. The level had to be less than 110 and mine was 74, so three lab workers stood and stared at me while I drank the nasty orange warm drink in 5 mins. Wow that stuff is nasty!! Anyways, then they came up and drew my blood every hour for four hours. The entire test I could not eat or drink. My second blood score had to be less than 180 and it was 140, my third had to be less than 155 and it was 148, my last blood draw had to be less than 140 and it was 110. My doctor called and told me that I did not have gestational diabetes. YEAH!!! I dont need anything else adding to this pregnancy :)

September 14th-Scary Day

So on September 14th I started having contractions. They werent to bad during the day but around 8 at night I got really sick. Then all of a sudden I was having contractions every 5 mins. They were getting really stong, I did not know what a contraction felt like until today because with London it was back labor the entire time. Well now I know and it was not fun. Finally at 11 pm they called the doctor because the contractions were getting worse. The doctor said to give me two tributaline shots. They are the shots that make your heart race. By 11:45pm the contractions were gone and I was feeling good (except for the insane shaking that the shot causes). That night made me realize that I am not ready to give birth again and go through the NICU process. The past few days since I have really put my mind in the right place and prepared myself for the delivery and NICU if that is what happens.

Then....

September 15th I started contracting again about every 10 mins and then they got better and were every 20 mins. I keep wondering if it is the low weather pressure that came in. Lets just hope for good weather that does not bring this little guy.

New Goal

So my new goal is 32 and 1/2 weeks. That is when the baby is developmentally like a full term baby. But I decided that every week I make it I am going to treat myself to something (baby stuff, craft stuff, etc.) It is nice to look forward to something, I think it helps the time go by faster. (Of course it will be on my bed rest budget..haha I guess I will have to spend my $3 wisely)

Party Day!!

YEAH!! Today the social workers here at McKay Dee are throwing me a pizza party because I have made it to 28 weeks. I love all the people here, they are so sweet.

28 Weeks today :)

YEAH!! I made it to 28 weeks. I have been in the hospital for about 4 weeks now. I have had a few scares with contractions and bleeding but that is normal in my situation I think. I would love to make it as far along as possible but I know that it is in the lords hands. He will always watch over me and this baby boy. Sometimes it is hard to keep that mind set but my support system is amazing to keep my head in the right place.

I went to the specialist this morning..thought I did not have an appointment until the 17th but they came and got me so I went. Anyways, they measured the baby and the fluid. I have 11 ounces i think of fluid which is good for this time in pregnancy and they measured my little guys abdomen and thigh (his head is way to low to measure) to see how big he is.....he is about 2 pounds 4 ounces!! He is getting bigger every single day.

Thanks again to my amazing friends and family that keep me in your prayers. I know that it is helping me get through this. I love you guys!!

I told you :)

So I told you I would post pictures. Well I did, many of you know how much I LOVE pictures and I think this proves it. Have fun viewing how much fun me and London had this summer!!

London and Me

I love photos :)

More fun...

Summer Fun

Update...

Okay so things are going good. Last night I had braxton hicks contractions that woke me up from my Ambien induced comma, they lasted all night long. As soon as I woke up they went away. The doctor said it is really normal to have them and to track.

I love all my friends and family for coming up and visiting me. You guys are my life savers. I do have to say though my favorite visitor is a beautiful little girl, she is the love of my life. You guessed....its London!!! When I know she is coming up I cant stop looking at the clock. Mom called yesterday as the left and said they were on their way and it felt like hours before she got here, even though I am sure it was only 20 mins or so.

I am going to post a bunch of pictures as soon as I can. I have to rely on my amazing family to get a lot of things done for me and getting pics on a disc is one the list of things to do.