Premature Labor scare!

[DJFyrewolf36]

I just got back from the hospital about an hour ago. Early this morning I ended up being admitted due to some bleeding and premature contractions. Luckily everything is ok now, and I have to just make sure I take it easy from now on and take this medication that stops contractions. There wasn't really any REASON why this happened according to the doctor, I guess Nina just had to make her presence felt a little bit more! It looks like its rest for me for a while. Nina must figure I've been working much too hard lately .

Everything is ok like I said but I still could use some good PT vibes that this medication does its job and Nina stays as healthy as she is. The Doctor said she is doing just fine and as long as I dont push myself (I gotta keep reminding myself Im no superwoman after all) I'll be just fine too.

Anyone else ever go through premature labor stuff like this? The doctor and the nurse both assured me that this happens rather often, especially to first time mothers. When you're in the hospital, that thought isn't as comforting as it should be lol.

Thanks for reading!

[davidpizzica]

I just got back from the hospital about an hour ago. Early this morning I ended up being admitted due to some bleeding and premature contractions. Luckily everything is ok now, and I have to just make sure I take it easy from now on and take this medication that stops contractions. There wasn't really any REASON why this happened according to the doctor, I guess Nina just had to make her presence felt a little bit more! It looks like its rest for me for a while. Nina must figure I've been working much too hard lately .

Everything is ok like I said but I still could use some good PT vibes that this medication does its job and Nina stays as healthy as she is. The Doctor said she is doing just fine and as long as I dont push myself (I gotta keep reminding myself Im no superwoman after all) I'll be just fine too.

Anyone else ever go through premature labor stuff like this? The doctor and the nurse both assured me that this happens rather often, especially to first time mothers. When you're in the hospital, that thought isn't as comforting as it should be lol.

Thanks for reading!

Nope, I've never had THAT problem! DJF, I'm sending you Pittsburgh thoughts and prayers that your meds keep working and everything stays normal with you and Nina.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I never had the problem but I sure hope all is well with you. Take it easy and get some rest. Thoughts and prayers zooming your way right away!!

[Karen]

How far along are you and Nina? Yup, I know several women who have gone through that, and still ended up with happy, healthy babies! Hang in there, Nina - wanna get those lungs fully developed first so the world will hear you roar!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

How scary. I'm so glad to hear that you both are doing well now.

[Christiansmommy]

I went into the hospital with both of my pregnancies with what might have been premature labor. I was around 30 weeks both times.

I actually had excessive Braxton Hicks contractions (like 8 or more an hour) with my first son, and they ended up putting me on meds to slow them down...and I ended up having him at 38 weeks. Healthy baby boy.

My second I had tons of Braxtons too, and I actually went in at around 30 weeks too, thinking my water broke early, but it didn't....baby kicked my bladder ( sorry for too much info)...and I ended up having him at 36 weeks. Healthy baby too...he was small though ( 4 lbs. 9 ounces), so stayed in the NICU for a week only...but only b/c he was so tiny, he had to regulate his body temp. on his own (w/o heat lights) and that took a week for him.

I do have a friend who went into early labor and was put on bedrest at 30 weeks too...she stayed at home and was on bed rest...could only be on her feet for very short periods of time and she ended up going into early labor at 34 weeks. The baby was born at around 5 + pounds and didn't even have to stay at the hospital, b/c she was fine....healthy and all, being 6 weeks early! She is happy and healthy 1 1/2 year old now and you would never know she was a preemie...

So yeah, it is more common than you'd think. I know you have probably heard this before, but drink plenty of water...dehydration can bring on contractions.

How far along are you?

[Alysser]

How scary! I am glad everything turned out well for you and Nina! Here praying it stays that way.

[trayi52]

Do what the Doctors tell you, and get the much needed rest. I too had to go to the hospital early with my last two girls. My two girls done just fine.

I will be thinking of you, and sending prayers across the miles.

Willie