Alrighty, so I just went in for my 26 week appointment. As you now I've been off work since 20 weeks due to being dilated to 1cm already. Well, the joys of having a body that doesn't enjoy being pregnant were apparent at my last Dr's Appointment.
Due to the twins being born at 29 weeks, she wanted to preform a test on me to determine if I'm showing signs of 'pre term labor'. Its my understanding that the test doesn't confirm that you will indeed deliver early, but it's not a good thing to get a positive result. And of course, mine came back positive. Anyways, during the appointment, I haven't dilated any more, but the DR could feel her head. I was sent over to Clovis Community to be monitored for Contractions. Luckily while I was there, there weren't any that caused any alarm. But I was given a shot in the 'bum' as the nurse put it, to help her lungs to mature in case she comes early, and was given pills to take every 6 hours to stop any contractions. I have to set an alarm to get up in the middle of the night to take the pill. Not fun at all, if you ask me.
Her heartbeat was completely normal, and she isn't showing any signs of being distressed so that's a good thing to know. I think she is just too impatient and wants to meet her family too soon.
So, I'm on complete bed rest now. I'm probably not really supposed to be sitting up typing, but I'm without my laptop, so this will have to do.
Anyways, I'm feeling good right now, but we will see what time will tell. I'm only 26 weeks, so if she came this early, wouldn't be a good thing. I'm going to do all I can to keep her in place until at least 36 weeks if possible.
I'll keep everyone posted as soon as I know anything else.
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