Thank you so much for your good thoughts and for the great encouragement. It is appreciated more than you will ever know - and I truly mean that. Things are hanging tight for now, and the great news is that I'm not on Mag Sulfate and we're still pregnant! Everyday right now is so critical, and we're just trying to take it one day at a time. I've heard the thing so many times over the last couple of days that many of you have mentioned before - Each day that Spot stays inside is 3 less days spent in the NICU and a 3% greater chance at viability. Right now because it's still so early I'm more concerned with the 3% increase in viability each day more so than NICU time.
For now I'm hanging out with the contractions slowing down a bit. I seem to be responding to the increased dose of procardia that they have me on and on a more frequent schedule. Spot still remains oblivious to it all, and is looking good as ever. In fact when I first got in and they were doing an exam, the doctor said that she kicked at the speculum that the doctor had just inserted! Spot probably is sick of us bother her and having walls to her house that keep shaking (contracting). Then as the day has gone, she still enjoys kicking the heck out of the contraction belt monitor. My nurse jokes that she's the youngest gestational age one on L & D being monitored - but by far the noisiest.
The procardia isn't too bad so far - better than the terbutaline I think. Plus it seems to work better - which is the most important thing. I just get a little dizzy because it drops my blood pressure and heart rate - especially when they increased my dose. The lower doses didn't seem to do that. Sometimes I've had a wicked headache as well since it vasodilates everything - but once again- the fact that it works make dealing with stuff like that seem a bit trivial. Well, back to the grind. I'll update as I know more - but for now I'm trying to be cautiously optimistic. Not sure quite how I feel about things at the moment.
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Hi Sara....just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and Spot (and your husband too). I so hope that everything stays smooth and that baby stays put.
Sara, you and Spot are in my thoughts and prayers. You are doing an incredible job protecting her and keeping her safe. I hope everything settles down soon.
Stay put, Spot!!
Thank you for updating, Sara. I've been thinking about you guys all day.
I was also wondering...I know the docs want to get you as far as possible but what's the earliest she can come and be okay? I'm clueless when it comes to these things. Sorry if that's a stupid question.
*lots of love and prayers are being sent your way*
I am so glad that things have quieted down a bit - you had me worried. Praying for strength for you and your husband and that little Spot stays where she is for many more weeks to come.
I'm keepign my fingers crossed for you all.
Stay, Spot, Stay! Kick all you want, but stay!
We think of you and Spot frequently and pray for you often! She's a fighter, like her momma!
Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and hoping that things are going ok. You and spot are in my thoughts. Hugs.
I hope you and spot are doing wonderfully! Stay positive and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts! :)
ICLW
De-lurking to say I'm glad things are still ok. I've been thinking of you and Spot and was glad to read your post that things have settled down a bit. I hope it stays that way!
Tammy
I have been praying like crazy...and I'm glad you are still hanging in there!
Hang in there Spot! We are all rooting for you and your mom
Great news Sara!! Thanks for the updates. I'll keep fingers crossed and keep praying.
**HUGS**
ditto on the procardia. i started to have more contraction last night and was scared they were going to hit me with more terb. my primary ob uses indocin when my contractions break through the procardia. you can only take it for 48 hours,but i found it works and with few side effects.
tell that little spot to behave! no kicking the cervix.Dh says the roomie is trying to pick the lock:) But spot sounds like she is just trying to be left alone
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You are so strong. Thinking of you all.
Thanks for the update. I'm glad that the contractions are slwowing down and that Spot is still reacting well.
Hang in there! You're doing such an amazing job :D
Thank you for the update, Sara. I am holding you all close in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so proud of you and LGS, strongest women I know! Okay, Mrs.Ute, BEHAVE! Please? Pretty please? I will bribe you with ice cream, grovel if necessary, just take a looooong break for a few more months, Okie dokie! Got it? Good!
Thinking about you.
I'm glad you are all hanging in there.
You know, your little pregnancy status icon on the right side of your blog is suggesting that "you may begin to feel Braxton Hicks..." -- ha! Wouldn't that be nice.
Glad the increased Procardia dose is helping! I'll be keeping you all in my prayers.
Sara, I just wanted to let youknow that I have been thinking about you, and I will pray every day that Spot stays where she is, and that you stay healthy to!!! Hugs from one of your Blog Junkies!!
Rebel
Sara, I am praying for you and spot! I was on the mag sulfate several times with the twins and it was bad, but we made it to 31 weeks. I ended up in the hospital at 26 weeks with them. You are in the right place and doing the right things. Also, you may already know this, but all the contractions and stress around the baby cause the baby to develop faster. Thinking of you!!
Hope you're keeping it together! I took Procardia every 4 hours... my peri said he wanted to, "kick the snot out of it (contractions)" - and it did seem to work fairly well, without any terrible side effects. Just exhausting - because I couldn't sleep at all...and when I finally did fall asleep, the nurses would be waking me up. I was able to avoid Ambien and anti-depressants, but I do know they will prescribe both if needed. Will they be keeping you for the long haul? I hope so - that's the safest place for you. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the update - I've been thinking about you guys. Spot sounds like such a little fighter ;) And a spunky little fighter at that. Hang in there, I'm still thinking about all of you!
Stay Strong girl!!
Good to know that you are okay my friend. be strong and everything will be good. Stay inside little spot!!!!!!!!!
Just thinking of you! And I hope Spot stays put!
C'mon uterus! Relax! You're stuck with Spot for weeks and weeks so you may as well accept it and start behaving like a limp noodle!!!
Congrats on avoiding the mag so far. It's nice that you have that in your back pocket if you really need it.
Ditto on the indocine remarks, and the accelerated development of Spot while under stress of contractions and monitoring. Plus girls tend to do better than boys when born super early. I also found that Nifedipine worked well for me with few side effects.
Keep it up! Your friends inside the computer are all pulling for you guys.
Hang in there! We are thinking about you and little Spot. It's great that she is so active. Clearly she is going to be a feisty one.
Hey There!
I'm so sorry to hear you are back in the hospital! But I am glad to hear things are going ok at the moment! I will definitely say a few prayers for you and for Spot!
I'm so glad you're doing all right. I'm praying for you and Spot!
All three of you are in my thoughts. I hope things continue to calm down and that Spot stays put.
Praying for you both!! If you're able, please update often...skipped days would make me worry like crazy!
*phew*
Good girl, Miss Spot. Good girl.
Hang in there, Sara! And keep that positive attitude. It will take you through all of the worry.
Just stumbled upon your blog thru someone else's favorites. I wanted to say you are in my thoughts. It sounds like you have has some scary times w/ this pregnancy. I hope they procardia keeps working.
Good vibes and prayers your way.
Glad procardia is working without being too unpleasant.
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