First of all, please excuse typos- am blogging from my iPhone.
Well, I've landed myself in the hospital.
After a week of more cramping, contractions and drugs, my cervix shortened. It was 2.1-3 cm which is still "not terrible" according to Dr. P, but we need to monitor me to figure out how to slow the contractions. So I am being monitored constantly and we've upped my Nifedipine and still using Terb as needed. I need to lay on my side all day but am allowed one shower and one wheelchair ride per day... thank goodness!
Best news of today: a negative fFN!!!! So that means despite the scary shortening and contracting, we are very reassured that I will NOT go into labor in the next two weeks! That gets us to about 27 weeks and we all know that 28 is our most important milestone.
The boys look awesome! Still no signs of TTTS, another huge blessing.
I am actually feeling pretty calm, like this is where we need to be. The hardest part was leaving A today. I kept kissing her face, smelling her head, and left while trying to hide my big tears. I cannot wait to see her later today! My awesome mom and hubby are making me feel very taken care of by filling the fridge and thinking of things I might like. Hubby is staying with me all day which helps ease the transition and my mom is bringing A up for dinner. I miss her so much already.
Thanks for all the encouragement. October or bust is still our mantra!
so sorry that you are couped up in the hospital, but i'm glad they are trying to get it under control and YAY! for negative fFN! thinking about you and the boys! **hugs**
ReplyDeleteoh carrie, i'm so sorry. i've been thinking of you all day and awaiting an update. i'm sending you truck loads of love and good vibes for many more weeks of pregnancy. try to relax and know that you're in good hands being monitored 24/7.
ReplyDeleteOctober or bust is right! We will keep that mantra going!
ReplyDeleteI know you wanted to avoid the hospital as long as possible (God knows we all want that!) but I am thrilled that you are in good hands and that they are working to stop those nasty contractions and cervical shortening. (I'm also jealous of your wheelchair ride each day!) Email me your hospital address if you dont mind so that I can return the favor by sending you some goodies! :) Hospital bedrest isnt fun but we can do it!!!
Are they planning on keeping you until the boys are born or if you are stabilized will they send you home?
Fingers crossed for good news always and a healthy full term triplet delivery!
Oh hon... I'm sorry that you have to be in the hospital, but how great is it that you know you are gettng closer and closer to another milestone! Thinking of you, sending prayers and good thoughts!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you like historical fiction, but Philippa Gregory has a new book out. "The White Queen" is about the War of the Roses... I've only just started it, but it's great!
Carrie!
ReplyDeleteI love your attitude. So positive and and peaceful. And you're right, it's where you need to be and you are an amazing, selfless mother so you are making the most of it. I heart you! I am sending you all my stay put until at least 28w vibes!!! And I know you miss Miss A terribly, I don't blame you, she is so adorable, but just think how happy she'll be when you bring home three little brothers for her!
xoxoxo and so much love!
I'm sorry you are hospital bed-bound. But I can understand what you mean about feeling at peace with it. It must feel good to be in a place where they are monitoring you constantly and can give you and your boys the best care. In some ways I'm sure it beats laying on your couch wondering what is going on inside you.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I can understand how hard it must be to leave your daughter. Sounds like you have a supportive family to get you through this. October will be here before you know it!
Well, I'm sorry it's hard to leave A... but better safe than sorry. I'm very, very sure you're going to make 28 (at least)! The hospital is probably the best place to be right now, just to be on the safe side.
ReplyDeleteBummer about the hospital, I can only imagine how hard it is to be away from A.
ReplyDeleteBut... FABO news on the fFN!
Ugh! Very sorry about landing in the hospital! *hug*
ReplyDeleteGreat news about the fFN though - 27 weeks, getting closer to the magic week number! ;)
I'm chanting "34 weeks! 34 weeks! 34 weeks!" for you and your boys!
So sorry hon... but the great thing is you are constantly being monitored and nothing can be better than that for the boys! Stay put... I am praying for you! Love to the strong big sis!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you're in the hospital, but the closer monitoring sounds like the perfect approach to keep you feeling reassured and calm, and to keep the boys in utero for as long as possible. The fFN news is just the silver lining you need. Yay!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you have an iPhone to keep us all up to speed. I'll be checking on you daily... No pressure! ;-)
Hang in there, Carrie. Thinking of you lots, and cheering you and the boys on for many, many more weeks. Here's to 34 weeks.
Oh man...Im sorry that your in the hospital but its probably for the best. A will be great, and most importantly, so will the boys. :). Keep up the good spirits and know that everyone is praying for you. I bet you make it to about 33-34 weeks!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that you're in the hospital, but so happy to hear that things are looking good and that you're in good hands. I'm thinking good Halloween-y thoughts for you. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that you are in the hospital! At least you know that those baby boys are given the best chance to come out happy and healthy there! I'll be thinking about you guys!
ReplyDeleteOh no, hun! I'm sorry you ended up in the hospital so soon after you were allowed another week. Hopefully your cervix will grow long and strong and you'll end up with your c-section sometime WAY later in the year. Oh and here's some good news for you.. my cousin (blood) successfully carried twins FULL TERM with an incompitent cervix, so I know yours can hold out, at least till 35 weeks! I'm praying for that week, for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm almost 27.5 weeks and I'm constantly rubbing my belly and sending you LONG cervix vibes! Best wishes for you and those 3 boys!
I'm sorry that you had to leave your daughter! :( But I'm sure there is some sense of relief... you knew this moment was coming, now there's no more wondering. You can just rest, bake those babies, and wait to meet them!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.
Oh, dearie, sorry that hospital time has finally come. Hopefully they get you stabilized and you can head home soon. Glad about the negative fFN though!
ReplyDeleteIf you pop a wheelie in the wheelchair, that counts as being horizontal, right?
My cervix says: Cut it out, contractions! They have enough trouble with us as it is.
Welcome to probably the nicest place to be on bedrest in the whole world. Seriously. Glowing cherry floors, silk curtains, views, mini fridge, TV with cable...it could be so much worse.
ReplyDeleteThe nurses there are wonderful and you are truly in wonderful hands. Will they let you take a bath instead of a shower? The jetted tub is nice and if they will not let you in there, have your husband give A a bubble bath. I'd love to come and visit you (and say hi to the nurses I remember)...
You can do it!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you are in bed at hospital but is def the best place for you. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteOohhhhh...:-( HOSPITAL! HOW boring. Hang in there--glad you'll still be able to keep in touch!
ReplyDeleteOctober or BUST!
Oh honey, I'm sorry that you have to be there. It will definately be worth it though. THinking of you always...HUGS:)
ReplyDeleteThe hospital is no fun, I'm sorry you have to be there, but it definitely is the best place to be to keep those babies safe.
ReplyDeleteOH NO! That totally sucks about being in the hospital, but I agree that it is the best place to be right now. You sound good and seem to be taking it good.
ReplyDeleteIt's excellent news on the fFN and the more monitoring the better.
I'm constantly thinking of you and your boys. ((BIG HUGS))
Oh Carrie - I was kinda hoping you weren't aware of Brooke's terrible loss and I was weighing that when I wrote the post because I did not want to upset you at all. I cannot imagine how scary it must be for you to read about something so awful at a time when you need to stay strong and positive... I am thinking of you and your sweet boys tonight! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that the hospital is where you're at, BUT I really feel that you know this is the best place for you and the boys right now!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a great job, Momma!
I love the mantra...October or BUST! :)