Lately this pregnancy has been pulling at those worried heart strings. These last few weeks have been a little bit of a whirlwind. I feel for those momma’s who have had way more complications or preterm deliveries. I’ve been diagnosed with “preterm contractions”. I’m documenting my thoughts in hopes that I can relate to other momma’s out there.
I started having some Uterine Irritability with Braxton Hicks pretty early on in my pregnancy, right around 25 weeks. Currently I’m 28 weeks and five days. I’ve had Fetal Fibronectin Tests, Cervical Exams, and a Cervical Lengthening Ultrasound. I was pulled from work and hooked up to the ToCo monitor for over an hour to check on babe and my contractions. I received a shot of Terbutaline to help slow down the contractions. It made my heart race, flushed skin, and made me super shaky. It wasn’t the best feeling in that sense, but it did calm down my cranky uterus. Thankfully everything this week has come back with no immediate threat that babe would be born prematurely. Which puts my mind at ease for a couple more weeks.
My doctor will be watching me pretty closely throughout the remaining of my pregnancy. I will have a Fetal Fibronectin Test every two weeks to check and make sure that preterm labor isn’t on the horizon. Which essentially is shoving a speculum up there every two weeks and swabbing my cervix. TMI, sorry!
I’ve been placed on restrictions at work as well which as a nurse that works 12 hours on her feet is going to be interesting to say the least.
So momma’s out there that are currently going through the same thing I feel you. It’s hard not to think of the worst case scenario, right? Trying to shift my mind set, finding peace, and diffusing all the essential oils to create a positive place for my body and this growing babe. Momma’s who have gone through this, any advice? I truly appreciate it in advance!
Aiesha
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