I had to go to L & D AGAIN last night!

[1sttimetwinMom]

2nd time in 10 days!
I have been having on/off cramping for several days. Well yesterday I went to lunch with a girlfriend and came home and it got a LOT worse. I was really, really uncomfortable. So I called my OB and they told me to go to L & D. Sure enough I was having contractions ALL OVER the place. The contractions did slow down afer awile and were shorter (less than 30 sec). They also took a urine sample because they were thinking that I may have a bladder infection (still waiting on those results) that could cause the contractions.

Turns out they could still dothe fetal fibronectin test but it's not as accurate with twins at this point (past 32 weeks). It did come up negative however so they sent me home.

I am supposed to go right in if my contractions get worse and more frequent--at this point I'm having about 5/hour. Oh yeah, they checked my cervix and it HAS changed...now soft but not dilated yet.

So I just have to be uncomfortable for awhile. I know it could still be weeks until I actually do go into labor.

I feel like the boy that cried wolf----I truly did not think that they were going to have me come in. I thought for sure she would have me take my meds and go lie down.

I just want to hold out until 34 weeks if I can.

I have a peri appt today and an OB appt tomorrow so I get to see my little beans. :-)

Jenn
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[Mommy to Five]

Jennifer,
Just try to relax and take care of yourself. Your body will pretty much go into labor when it is ready, and there is not much you can do about the timing. But resting, relaxing, being as lazy as possible should help you get through the next few weeks. I made it to 35 weeks today! I have had cramping, contractions, nausea, and pretty badly swollen ankles so far, but I get off my feet often during the day and that seems to help a lot. Plus, I am being so lazy because I would like to make it to 37 weeks if possible.

Also, it's always better to be safe than sorry so go into L&D whenever they tell you to. You never know when the babies are ready to meet you!

Good luck! Keep us posted!

[Ranya]

I was in L&D tom too and I am now 32 weeks today.I was contracting every 7 mins and was given betrine shot. Cervix was fine in lenght and negetive FFN so now I am home still contracting and on Terbutaline. I think you shoukd be able to pull till 34. My doc thinks I should till 35 weeks.

All the best
Ranys

[Mommy to Five]

Ranya,
Good luck to you too! Take good care of yourself and rest as much as possible (which is easier said than done). I do hope that you make it to 35 weeks+ but more importantly, I hope that you and your babies stay healthy!!! Keep us posted!

[momme2boyz]

You do what you need to do to feel safe girl....and when the doc sends you home without putting you on meds, consider yourself very lucky to keep going with your pregnancy. Just think of those who are not as fortunate as you are.

Did your doctor give you some tips to relax and slow down/stop the contractions? Hot baths always do the trick for me...you need to figure out what works for you. :)

[OBXtwins]

I know what you mean about feeling like you cried wolf. I when to L & D 3 times before I finally delivered via a scheduled c-section. Each time I went I was having mild contractions but never anything serious. Being that you are prego with twins it is just plain uncomfortable and painful much of the time!!! I think most of the L & D nurses realize that. Just go with your gut - if it feels like something is wrong, there is a good chanse there is. And if not - so what at least you know for sure.

[momoffive]

my problem is that i feel contractions everyday, but I am always reluctant to call the Dr. Was the same way with my first 3 as well. The whole "modified" bedrest thing they have me on is tough as well. Try explaning to 3 little kids Mommy needs to lay down and rest! Thank God my husband is so great! For all of you who have made it past 32 weeks, one question HOW?!?!?!?!? I am so big and uncomfortable that I can't imagine I can get bigger! I am as big as I was when I had my 3rd!!!!!