Came in Thursday morning for our ultrasound. The babies all looked great and were measuring in at 1lb 9oz, 1lb 10oz, and 1lb 12oz. However, then they did the cervical length and that wasn't so great.....it showed I was contracting and dilated to 1. Soooo, they admitted me for observation and I'm here over a week (at least). I'm trying not to get my hopes up about going home because I may be here for the duration of the pregnancy. Which, we need to last a long time, since I'm only 25 weeks.
So, since Friday, they gave me steroid injections to help develop the babies lungs quicker, just in case I happen to go really early. They put me on a drug called Procardia to lessen (calm) my contractions. Started working with the first pill...the first day I took it every 4hrs, now I take the same dosage, just every 12 hrs. It seems to be working great. I think they are going to move me off the labor and delivery floor into a different room today. I will be a little less monitored up there. So far though, as boring as it is, I'm getting through it. The nurses and dr.s are great. Tomorrow morning (Sunday) they will do another cervical length ultrasound and hopefully it has stablilized and not shortened anymore. If it looks stable, the dr. said they will probably hold me here another week for sure and then reevaluate...if still stable, I may get to go home and be on STRICT bedrest, but like I said, I'm not getting my hopes up. He said with me being so early and having 3 babies, things can turn quickly, so we don't want to take many chances. As sucky as it is here, I know I have to do what is best for the babies.
I miss Alli and Jim, but I've seen them both days since I've been here. I just don't want things to be too hard on him too. He is going to have to deal with all of the house stuff, and Allison, and work, and me :) I just have to focus on keeping the babies inside for at least a few more weeks, hopefully a month or two :)
They said 28 weeks is a huge milestone, so now that is my new goal, to at least make it there. Everything turned around so quickly, its amazing.
Other than that, all is well. Happy 70th Birthday to my dad today! Sorry I can't make your party tomorrow :)
Please keep us all in your prayers!
Thanks! Chrissy
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I wish I could be there to help. We are all praying that everything goes well. Call whenever you're bored. Love ya, Jackie
Ah, I'm hoping all the sounds of the hospital stay will keep those babies baking and want to go home to bake some more. Glad to hear the meds are taking effect and hope they continue. I'm glad you can blog though..probably helps get through the day, huh? Take care from Sacramento.
We are all there in spirit with you! And of course if you need anything just let us know... Love, prayers, and lots of support - Bill, Kelly, Jake, Jeremy, Liz, Billy, Alexis, Marissa and Henry
PS - we can help with Alli too!
Chrissy - I have everyone in my prayers...I know you, Jim, Allie and the babies will pull thru. Let me know if you need anything!
I am praying for you Chrissy. I've been where you are and I hope the doctors can get you stabalized with medication. Please update when you can.
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