So I've been having trouble with contractions for the past week and a half or so. Last Friday (6/1) I had a routine OB appointment. The doctor asked me about the contractions I'd been feeling to see if they were just Braxton Hicks or not. She didn't think they were so she sent me over to labor and delivery.
Long story short, they were the real deal and I had to get 2 shots of terbutaline to stop them. After 4 hours of being there, I got sent home. Continued having contractions the whole weekend and went back in on Sunday because they were only 2-4 minutes apart for 2 hours. They spaced out on their own after I'd been there for a while. They still gave me a shot of terbutaline and a prescription of nifedipine to stop the contractions while I was at home. The next day I was told I was on bed rest for a week. Well the pills stopped the contractions for about 3 days. Then on Wednesday I started having them again. As well as Thursday. And Friday. I called my doctor on Friday because they really hurt and was told to come in AGAIN. After being in Labor and Delivery for a few hours with both contractions and an irritable uterus, they got some tests back and apparently I have a UTI. Didn't even know. They think that might be contributing to my contractions. I also have excess amniotic fluid, which can cause preterm labor as well. I got another icky shot of terbutaline, antibiotics for the UTI, and an adjusted dosage for my nifedipine and was sent home on bed rest for ANOTHER week. (This is WORK that I'm missing by the way!)
So the meds worked for all of 2 days. Been having more contractions today. Ah well. I guess the amniotic fluid is overpowering the UTI when it comes to the contractions.
I'm 34 weeks tomorrow, but in 3 weeks I'll be out of nifedipine (fat load of good that's been doing so far) and he'll be full term. So even though I'm due in 6 weeks, I'm aiming for anywhere after that 3 weeks. Which is perfect, since next Saturday I finally have my prenatal class (it got rescheduled last month), and the next Saturday is my baby shower :)
I have a followup ultrasound on Wednesday to check my amniotic fluid levels. Then on Friday I see my OB again. She'll determine if I still need to be on bed rest. At this rate, it looks like it though. Moving around makes my contractions worse.
It's unfortunate because I was going to go to Arkansas with my mom and brother this past Wednesday and wasn't able to. But as long as my little boy stays put, it's worth it!
Sometime in July, I'll be welcoming my little boy, Gabriel Ryan D. into this world! It's a terrifying but exciting thought. I wonder what my little love muffin will look like! I got some 4D ultrasound pictures at 30 weeks. Hopefully I get more on Wednesday! He's a little chunker already. He should be about 5 and a half pounds already this week. We'll see how accurate the ultrasounds are once he's born!
Anywho, my carpal tunnel is starting to act up, so I will try to post more later. If not, then tomorrow! My goal is to write something every day :)
Ta-ta for now!
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