25w3d and hospitalized for preterm labor
Hi ladies.
I'm currently in the hospital because I've been experiencing contractions on and off for the past 24 hours. I came in at 8 am and was admitted around 2 pm once the staff discovered I was also dilated (just 1-2 cm) and bleeding slightly.
I've had terbutaline once in shot form, and 2 pills of nifedipine. I'm still having contractions so if they don't subside they will give me magnesium sulfate via the IV. I've also had penicillin and lots of fluid so I stay hydrated, and betamethasone (steroid shots) to help develop the baby's lungs.
I'm just trying to relax and really really hoping I don't dilate further, and that the contractions stop. I don't even want to think about going into labor at only 25 weeks, I'm just trying to stay positive.
Luckily baby looks good, steady heartbeat, weighs 2 lbs and is kicking away.
Anyone here with positive stories of recovery from preterm labor? Or delivery at 25-26 weeks? Anything to help me not go completely crazy while we are here. :(
I'm currently in the hospital because I've been experiencing contractions on and off for the past 24 hours. I came in at 8 am and was admitted around 2 pm once the staff discovered I was also dilated (just 1-2 cm) and bleeding slightly.
I've had terbutaline once in shot form, and 2 pills of nifedipine. I'm still having contractions so if they don't subside they will give me magnesium sulfate via the IV. I've also had penicillin and lots of fluid so I stay hydrated, and betamethasone (steroid shots) to help develop the baby's lungs.
I'm just trying to relax and really really hoping I don't dilate further, and that the contractions stop. I don't even want to think about going into labor at only 25 weeks, I'm just trying to stay positive.
Luckily baby looks good, steady heartbeat, weighs 2 lbs and is kicking away.
Anyone here with positive stories of recovery from preterm labor? Or delivery at 25-26 weeks? Anything to help me not go completely crazy while we are here. :(