Water broke at 18 weeks twin A

Hello,
I've been lurking on this site for a couple of months and never thought that I would have to post a topic like this.

I went to the ER a week ago Sunday with menstrual like cramps and bloody show. Come to find out I was 3 cm dialated with twin A's sac hanging partially through my cervix. They immediately admitted me and put me on an decline bed to try to get the sac to go back into my uterus so that they could do a cerclage but unfortunately that night the sac rupture.

Amazingly 8 days later, I have not delivered and both babies are alive with strong heartbeats. The doctor released me from the hospital yesterday with strict bedrest and basically told me to come back at 23 weeks to be readmitted into the hospital until I do go into labor. And if I do go into labor before 23 weeks to call 911 and they will try to do a cerclage to save twin B after I deliver twin A as long as that sac does not rupture.

So, here I lay at home with my water broke on twin A, scared to death of going into labor or getting an infection and my doctor telling me it's basically in God's hands until 23 weeks because there's nothing they can do for the babies until then.

I understand the reality of the situtation because I've been told over and over again that I only have about a 50% chance of making it until 23 weeks but I was hoping for some inspirational stories. I could really use some positive thoughts right now.

I'm just so sad for the babies. On the ultrasounds they are just perfect. It's just my body acting up. I feel so sorry for them.

Thanks for listening.

 

Of course there is hope! I wish you the best! :hug: Drink lots of liquids & stay on strict bedrest!! :hug:

:welcome: to TS!

 

Welcome to TS!

Well, I don't have an inspirational story...I just wanted to say that YOU are an inspirational story! I agree, there IS hope...look what you've already been through and accomplished! Be easy on yourself, and know you are doing the very best you can, that's all any of us can do!

Please update us, we are here! My best thoughts are with you!

reb

 

When I was in the hospital on bed rest there was another twin mom who ruptured at 19wks. She didn't deliver until 30wk.

There is hope!!

:hug:

ETA: Her babies don't have any problems from being early either.

 

Bless your heart and your babies! Sorry I dont have a story for you. I just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers today. Just hold on to hope right now. :hug:

 

I'll be praying for you and your babies!

 

Our thoughts are with you. There is always hope. Do EXACTALLY what the dr tells you. drink fluid rest on your left side and pray!!!

 

I'm sorry, but I didn't catch how far you are right now? 18 or 19wks?

 

I am so sorry I don't have a story but wanted u to know u and ur babies are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry I don't have a story but wanted u to know u and ur babies are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

Don't have a story but wanted to say that there is always hope.

Please rest, don't do anything, and drink plenty of fluids!

Keep us updated and I'll keep you and the babies in my thoughts!

 

Another TS member that wants to send you many :hug:'s! I will definately keep you and your babies in my thoughts. :hug: :hug: Please keep us updated.

 

Of course there is hope! I will keep you in my thoughts. Continue to follow Dr.s orders and keep us posted. All the luck to you!

 

Like others have said, there is hope. :hug: You are doing the best thing for them now. Hang in there, I know it's hard. :hug:

 

I just wanted to send some strength, hugs and support. I know it must be super hard but keep us updated, follow the dr's directions to a T and know that you love them and will do anything for them. There is hope as the pp's said.

 

Anything is possible with prayers,hope,love& strenght!
Do EVERYTHING that the Dr tells you to do! Please keep us updated!
You and your babies are in our thoughts & prayers :hug:

 

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
you are in my thoughts and prayers!! and I agree with everyone else! there is hope!!!!

 

I too will keep you and your family in my prayers!

 

I know someone who was pregnant with a singleton. Her water broke early, I can't remember when but she was able to carry the baby just 2 weeks shy of her due date. I think she went at least 2 months after her water broke. I am keeping you in my thoughts. :hug:

 

There is definitely hope! I've heard of several women whose water broke and they carried their babies for several more weeks/months! :hug: You're in my thoughts and prayers!

 

My sister's water broke with her singleton at 26 weeks. Not as early, but she did carry him for another 4 weeks. She continued to cramp every day. After 4 weeks, she couldn't take the pain any longer and had a freak out. They took him that day. But she might have been able to carry longer. I don't judge her. I don't know if I could have dealt with pain that long. but just letting you know, there is hope even when the membranes rupture.

 

We are thinking of you - there is always hope. Hold on to your precious parcel!!!!

 

Sending thoughts and prayers your way!

 

My thoughts are with you...do NOT get out of bed.

 

I haven't exactly been in your situation, but just take it easy. Bedrest is tough, but you have to do what's best for the babies. We were in NICU with parents of quads. I'm not sure what their gestational age was at birth, the they were all around 1 lb 8 oz at birth. All are just fine. Mom was in the hospital for a while before they were born, & they had a long haul in the NICU, but everything turned out great. Just do everything you can for now!!

 

Wow! I already read 4 or 5 examples that it is very possible! That should give you hope that you can do it too! It is going to be tough-mentally and physically but you can do it! STAY IN BED! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! YOU CAN DO THIS!
Please keep us posted! Thinking of you...

 

Hang tough. I saw an episode of one of those birthing shows that addressed this very topic. It can totally be ok! The amniotic fluid regenerates and the bag can repair itself. So long as the babies are both ok, they can go on for weeks (if not months) this way. There is also some sort of "flush" they can give you if it looks like you need more help. They sent you home and that's an AWESOME sign in the first place!
Big hugs

 

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the encouraging words so much! It seems like such an uphill battle but I knew there had to be others out there that have gone through something similar and had positive outcomes.

Thanks again.

 

Of course there is hope. I will keep you and your babies in my thoughts. Sending big :hug: to your way x

 

I work at a very busy high risk OB hospital. I am not a nurse but we do see and hear of this happening and the moms are on hospital bedrest so we can see their progress. A lot of times the sac seals itself, the babies pee to make more amniotic fluid (that is what a lot of amniotic fluid is!) and the babies are born early but safe. Stay in bed and keep positive. I am praying for you! I have also seen a few 23 and 24 weekers that do awesome!

 

I can't tell you any inspirational story, but I'd say you're definitely one inspirational, strong mummy!! Its not your body acting up dear, and don't have that guilt building up yet. Things happens for a reason, although sometimes we don't know the reason! Just continue to rest, eat and drink well (that's the best thing you can do for them right now) and wait till week 23. You're in our prayers.