Mile Marker 30

Ok, so I was hoping I wouldn’t have to write again until I was 32 weeks, but we have had a very eventful week. I have had 2 bouts of pre-term labor, each time the doctors were able to stop the contractions with the use of meds- mostly in the form of shots (ouch)! When I am examined they can not feel any cervix left, but with an ultrasound I am showing to have about 2cm. The best news is I have not dilated at all and the cerclage is holding tight. My blood pressure has lowered because of the oral medicine they have given me to take for the contractions.

Due to all the uncertainty with when I will deliver they decided to give me steroid shots for the baby’s lungs. That way if the baby comes early his or her lungs will be further developed. I had the same shots with the girls and I do believe they are helpful.

My life now consists of rotating around the house- from the couch to the chair to the bed to the sunroom. I am not allowed to be on my feet for more than 10 minutes an hour so it’s hard to keep my mind busy.

At my last appointment on Tuesday Dr. Connor did not want to examine me, he thought it was best not to disturb anything. I was happy with that. Other positives include no blood or protein in my urine and lower blood pressure. All is well at 30 weeks prego. Now- maybe I won’t write again until 32 weeks prego.