26 weeks and counting

Our fourth of July weekend was uneventful due to me not being able to stand or sit up for longer than 2 hours without having to lay down for a few hours to recover from the pains I was experiencing. On Monday I called my ob and told her of the pushing feeling, mild cramps and low back pains. I was also feeling a few contractions. I was afraid that it could have been early labor so I was sent to the hospital for evaluation.



I got hooked up to an IV, which I absolutely hate! I know that it's a great way to stay hydrated and gives the nurses easy access for administering any emergency drugs if needed, but I just hate it! I don't like having it on my hand, which I'm glad they did not do. Even so having it on the back of my forearm is just as annoying! They had to put it on my right arm because the veins were bigger, but I'm right handed so it was like I only had one arm. I couldn't use my right arm for anything and when you are left alone for the night, it's just not easy.



I received two steroid injections to help the baby's lungs, along with some other tests like the FFN. Luckily the FFN test came back negative indicating that I was not in preterm labor. Thank goodness, I was so scared. But now I am on bed rest, which was expected. I guess I should be happy that I got to stay on my feet for as long as I have. I was on bed rest for previous pregnancies too, but they all started before 20 weeks.



I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband who took such wonderful care of the kids and I through all of this. A strong support is crucial for a successful bed rest. At times I get depressed and feel useless because I am not allowed to do anything, but I have to remember that this is one of the only few times that I have to just relax for the sake of the baby inside of me.



I know that it is normal to feel stressed and at time think the worst, but positive thinking as hard as it may be to do is the best thing. Like I said I have a wonderful husband who understands and is super supportive. I know that he has to take on all the housework in addition to child care and work- he's my superman! I love you Jimmy!