I decided to share this pregnancy update through my blog because posting it directly on a facebook status just seemed odd. And honestly, some people really don't care (which is perfectly ok). Although..I will share this blog link on my facebook so I guess I am completely contradicting myself. At least you will have to click on the link to see it and it isn't just thrown in your face...ok, ok moving on.
So for the last week I have had some painful contractions and cramps. I remember having uncomfortable Braxton Hicks contractions with Eli and so I had been brushing them off as "normal". I am definitely one of those people that thinks "Oh I am being such a baby. Stop complaining and tough it out." which isn't always the best attitude to have. Yesterday I left school as soon as I could because I felt AWFUL. As in, I couldn't get comfrotable, my stomach hurt, and most worrisome, my back would hurt everytime I would have a "Braxton Hick" contraction. I came home and voiced my concerns to Carlos and I forced myself to sit down and not play with Eli, as hard as it was. I wasn't worried per se but I was curious as to why I was so uncomfortable not really thinking I was having REAL, true contractions.
Fast forward to today. I started having some lower cramping like menstrual cramping which we all know is not necessarily good. I had a scheduled doctors appointment for a regular checkup and because my pain wasn't as bad as yesterday, I didn't leave work early and rush to see my doctor this morning. I made it to my doctors office and told them that I was having some cramping and some discomfort but I had chalked it up to being humongous and tired and being 33 weeks pregnant. They said they wanted to check me just in case and to run a fFN test if they found dilation/effacement and if there was significant progress they would send off the test to the lab. Well she checked me and in an almost surprised tone I heard, "Oh yeah. You are a centimeter and a half dilated and about 25% effaced."
Cue immediate panic. Good thing I brought it up right?
Now, I understand that 1.5 centimeters is not HUGE progress and I could stay there for weeks but (to me) that kind of progress at 33 weeks is extremely scary. I was admitted into the hospital at 2cm with Eli and in labor. I know every pregnancy is SO different but it doesn't make it any less terrifying. At this point we aren't sure what the next steps are. The doctor assured me that no bedrest is needed right now. They get the test results back that will tell us if labor is possible in the next two weeks and I guess we will discuss things from there. The doctor did say I need to rest when I get home and asked if I was able to sit most of the day while teaching (um are you kidding me??). I am gonna try...I really am. Because now all that matters is keeping Luke in as long as I can. I want to make it to 37 weeks SO BADLY. Do I think I am gonna make it to 39 weeks? Honestly, no way. At this point making it to 37 weeks is my goal. It is my ultimate job at the moment. Please for for us and our little Luke that he cooks just a little bit longer :) Tomorrow I will update with test results and what they mean. For now, it's relax time and trashy TV.
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