Bedrest at 27 weeks

I went in on Wednesday for a little TINY amount of spotting I found and low and behold my cervix was at a 15. I guess minimum length is a 25 so I was rushed straight from the doctors office to the high risk OB floor and was checked it. What a day! I sat sitting on my bed in my shorts and t-shirt with flip flops on totally confused since I had looked so good at all my previous appointments. I got the sterioid shots on Wed. and Thursday and I am just resting today. I have bathroom privleges and shower privleges but no walking around. I don't even know what the rest of this floor looks like! Luckily we had our last shower last Sat. but this has all been a little overwhelming for me. I really thought I was going to be the "exeption to the rule" since all my other appointments I was looking so good.

How does everyone deal with this emotionally? I miss my house and animals and feel so bad for my hubby and family who are having to take up all the slack while I lay in bed for weeks.

I am also so afraid that the babies will come really early and not be healthy. Any advice/ support is appreciated.

 

Hang in there..you are doing what is best for the babies. I spent 4 nights in the hospital due to short cervix and contractions. I missed my cats and hubby terribly...I really did not enjoy the whole hospital experience. My cervix is short than yours (9mm) but I have been allowed to be on home best rest. They were able to get my contractions under control with meds and fetal fibronectin was negative (did they do this test on you?). Now I will be checked weekly and I know there is a chance I will be back in the hospital if my cervix worsens. I am allowed to go to the bathroom and take a quick shower and that is it..otherwise I have to be in bed or laying on the couch on my side. I am 25 weeks pregnant and so scared that the babies will come too early. My first goal is to get to 28 weeks (you are almost there!). then I will set weekly goals from there. Maybe if you remain stable over several days they will release you to home bed rest. Hang in there because there are many of us here who know exactly what you are going through right now.
hugs,
Kristin

 

I had a similar situation as you, where I went in for a little spotting at 23 weeks, and I was found to have a shortening/softening cervix and to be contracting. Right now, I'm on bed rest at home, but I can definitely relate to the scariness of the situation. But there are plenty of women who have been in this position and still have made it much further. I'm at 27 weeks, so I'm now looking forward to 28 weeks. I now celebrate all the little milestones. It really helps to make things go by faster. I also have a calendar where I check off every day, plus I can look ahead to my next milestone or appointment, and that also helps to keep things in perspective. Hopefully they'll release you from the hospital and you can go home soon. Hang in there, you CAN do this.

 

I came in at 22w3d, and like u I was wheeled here fro my dr's office so fast that I had no idea what the floor looked like. I was franted an excursion outside 3 weeks ago!!! LOL... I will have to stay at the hospital until i hopefully reach 32w.
The only way to make it thru is take it all day-by-day. There will be days when u will break down, and that is ok. I've also learned that having a routine helps, just ashaving some visitors. U won't see the days go by. I read, go online, catch tv series I've missed during the regular season and movies on dvd I've failed to see at the theater. It also elped that I've been able to cut down on the nurses "intrusions" by taking my own meds. I was just never able to tell when one of their comments would bring me to tears. Like today, my mrning nurse kept repeating how nice the weather was outside!!! In my head, I kept saying: "thanks mam; especially since I am confined to this room!!!" She didn't realize what her comments were doing to me, and I didn't want to say abything rude so Ikept my mouth shut.
Know that you will find some assistance and support here. Good Luck in reaching your milestones!

 

Thanks ladies... Every word of encouragement helps. This has been a surreal experiance! My husband just doesn't seem to realize how tough this is when all you have to do is sit here and worry about the babies and your own sanity. I like the idea of making a calendar and might work on that this weekend so I can visually "check off" days that I have completed!

It does help to know there are other ladies in my situation and I keep trying to keep my mind on the prize of these little babies. I have not had a fetal fibronectin test but I will ask my doctor about this next time they swing by... sounds like it might be helpful.

Let's keep our spirits high!!!

 

Hang in there girl, bedrest is no fun! I finally got released from the hospital a couple days ago and while i'm still on strict bedrest (quick shower and bathroom break) it definitely feels good to be home. I know the hospital was the first time i actually broke down in tears and its tough to keep your sanity. I also didnt know what the floor looked like, as i was ambulanced from my hospital to another hospital with a NICU etc. It does pay off in the end though. I've been on strict bedrest over 7 weeks now, of which almost 2 of those weeks were spent in the hospital and here i am still 4 cm dilated, over 34 weeks, and still cooking to the drs surprise. If you have any hobby that can distract you then take your time at it. I'll admit while i was in the hospital i barely did more than watch tv and play computer games because i was so down, but whatever works.