First of all, I wanted to send out a deeply heartfelt thank you for all the support you’ve sent our way. S and I can’t express how much it has meant to us to know so many people are rooting for us and the twins. This is a scary, lonely situation that all of you have helped to make a little less lonely and scary.
Thursday was a long stressful day as we met with the OB and the perinatologist to learn just what we are facing and what steps would be taken at each stage. It was reassuring to hear that, in some cases, a ruptured membrane can heal and things can continue as normal. The peri was also encouraging, telling us, “Mother Nature knows you are supposed to stay pregnant and she does everything she can to keep you that way.” The biggest risk is my getting an infection that would cause my uterus to do it’s part to get rid of any “invaders.” To work against that, I’m on a steady drip of penicillan and everyone is going crazy with the handwashing and antibacterial gel. My job is to lie here. I’m working very hard at that. It isn’t as easy as you would think. After one day, my hips and lower back are incredibly sore. I’m not used to being this confined, but I take my responsibilities seriously.
I was on a ctx monitor when we first got here, but aside from one small contraction, things were quiet. I still leak a little fluid from time to time, but there’s no steady flow and our little boy seems quite content on the sonograms…that is when his sister isn’t sticking her feet into his face. We had a little excitment last night when I had a really sharp stabbing pain, but that seems to have been either an extreme round ligament pain exacerbated by the amount of inactivity or a rudely placed foot/hand/head.
Once I reach 23 weeks, I’ll be transferred to another hospital in this network that can handle micro-preemies. I’m certainly fine with being where the best faciilities are, but this hospital, the nurses and techs have been wonderful. The room is as nice as it could be, I even have a private patio outside. I can’t go out there, but I can open the curtain and watch the sunlight change. I won’t miss the food though. Not sure how anyone is supposed to stay healthy on that stuff.
Every day is another day closer to viability. I keep holding on to that. Every doppler check, every sonogram, they look and sound so healthy I get a few hours reassurance. We’re working very hard to come up with real names…suddenly neither one of us feels right using baby a and b. We’re close to a decision.
Thank you, again. Your words of support are beyond value.
This is great news. Hoping for a bunch more daily updates just like it! (minus the back/hip pain).
Thinking of you, AMS…
I am thinking about you lots and worrying about you lots. Don’t take this the wrong way but I hope you have back pain and hip pain for many many weeks to come.
Hang in there, honey. Everyone is rooting for you and the little ones. Once you are moved over expect care packages galore… what kind of yummy food treats do you want the most?
Glad things are okay for now…thinking warm thoughts
dear dear…sending as many prayers for safety and calm as i can….
I’m sending lots of “stay put” vibes to your twins and some “heal up fast” to those membranes. Keep on doing what you’re doing, and hang in there.
I am so glad you are holding on and sitting still. Enjoy some good movies. HUGS!
hang in there – not the easiest thing to do . Choosing names is always to hard.
Vitamin C is known to help PROM.
good luck and know you are being sent many positive thoughts
Sending virtual hugs by way of The Twinkies website. I was on bedrest starting at 21 weeks with my boys and made it to 36w 3d. Bedrest is tough but completely and utterly worth it. I saw people recommended Sidelines. I also watched entire seasons of tv shows, spent a lot of time emailing people, spent a lot of time on Babycenter message boards, and talked on the phone non-stop.
Good luck, my family has your family in their prayers.
People have no idea how hard bedrest can be. Know that I’m cheering for you here.
Gah! How frightening! Hope the rupture heals and all goes well.
I’m thinking of you too! I have been reading your story for some time, because I am a friend of Stacie.
As hard as it is to be in the hospital, and have your holidays there, I am sure that everyone is doing what is needed to help you and your babies.
Good work with your hard work, may it continue many weeks!
It’s been 24 hours without an update – are you OK?
I know how you feel. We are in a similar boat but have different situations. I am a fellow hospital bedrester admitted 3 weeks ago at 24 weeks with a singleton. But in common we have a daily countdown of success. Every day on the inside means better days on the outside. Stare at the clock- Thank whomever for another day down- another increase in your babies chances for a full or close to full term birth. Just be strong and positive even though its a terrifying time. Bedrest- with this situation- is not easy. It hurts our body, mind, everything.
Will be checking up on you and adding you to my blogroll- good luck & sending you prayers & hugs
it’s great that you’re not having any contractions. stay positive and calm. i started leaking fluid at 27 weeks while in the hospital and and within a week the membrane sealed over. for me, bedrest was much easier in the hospital than at home. i couldn’t relax at home. i hope you continue to get good news and have 2 healthy, beautiful babies. i’m rooting for you.
What are the odds that your membrane will seal over? I hope that they are in your favor. (((hugs)))