Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Just an update to clarify any recent confusion.

11/26/08
I had fluid and contractions that started yesterday morning, and I was told to go to the hospital for fetal monitoring. Tests were done to confirm whether or not my water had broke. There were two false positives and two negatives. The contractions continued and my cervix was still closed. So they pumped me full of antibiotics in case it did rupture and gave me meds to stop the contractions. I was also given two steroid shots to help develop his lungs faster as a precautionary measure (they plan on him going early- but Monday will be 35 weeks and he is 5 lbs and 10 oz--doc isn't worried). They put me on medication for the next two weeks to stop contractions and to give his lungs more time to develop- if contractions start up again, the doctor will let it the process continue. All is well, baby is very healthy and eager to come out. Dr said that the contractions started due to the large amount of amniotic fluid that I have (which isn't hurting him, just irritating my uterus). If there is any confusion, please pass this along to whom ever. We don't want people worrying- all is well. Thx for asking and for the prayers. Have a Happy Turkey Day!!! Love B&C

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