Hi all. Well, on the very, very positive side, going off the meds successfully alleviated the fluid problems -- both boys are back up to normal levels. Woohoo!
On the minus side, apparently the med was actually doing a good job at its intended target -- keeping my cervix long. After a week off of it, it's immediately gone back down to 2.5 cm and funneling. My fFN last week was still negative, though, and the MFM said he'd get concerned if the cervix drops below 2 cm. He said I wasn't at high risk of labor right now (which is very good). He didn't put me back on the med because the risk of fluid issues wasn't worth it and I'd have to go off of it next week anyway as he won't keep me on it past 28 weeks.
So, my goal is to stay hydrated, stay off my feet and relax as much as possible. I feel like we're living life in one week increments of "what can I get done this week in case next week I'm on bed rest?"
If I can just make it through the next four weeks of classes, I'd be so grateful. If I have to go down, I go down and the department will figure it out. But, I'm trying as hard as possible to do absolutely nothing else but teach (while sitting) so that it's more likely that I'll make it through the semester.
Ooh, and I managed to get a few new shirts and a pair of pants/capris yesterday for 50% off. Two were maternity shirts but the rest were actually regular shirts -- have you noticed how tent-like the new season's shirts are? Works well when you're pregnant. When you're not? Looks like you are, anyway. Kind of ridiculous. But, hey, I'll take it!!
In summary, fluid up, cervix down, giant tent-like shirts purchased. There you go.
oooh, I'm the first :)
ReplyDeleteTake it very easy! You know the drugs can help with the cervix & fortunately you are not at risk for labor yet and hopefully you won't get there for a while. Drink up, sit down. Make the hubby fetch you drinks :) Hoping for the best.
Third tri, woohoo!!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the fluid level woes, though. I hope your fluid levels and your cervical measurements stay up.
Oh goodness! At least the babes are looking good. Get comfy and tell hubs he has to wait on you. Hand and foot!
ReplyDeleteKeeping my fingers crossed you avoid bed rest! Get lots of rest!
ReplyDeleteI outgrew all of my maternity stuff at the end and had to get more. I was a house.
Yeah for the 3T! I am glad to hear that the fluid levels are back to normal!! Hope you are able to rest as much as possible & keep your babies baking for as long as possible!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the fluid levels are back up. REST!
ReplyDeleteRest rest rest! Very good that fluid levels are back up, and keep that cervix nice and closed by sitting down all. the. time. So happy to hear you and the little ones are doing well!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear about good fluids!!! Rest up, my dear. Hopefully it will keep you away from the real kind of rest! :)
ReplyDeleteGood news! I hope the last weeks of classes fly by!
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