Well, they didn't. So I called my doctor and talked to her nurse. She was concerned that my cramps were coming and going and told me to go to labor and delivery. After sitting in traffic for almost an hour I finally got to the hospital. They hooked me up to the monitors and said they didn't see any contractions. They also checked me to see if I was dilated and I wasn't- praise God!
I sat on the monitors for about 30 minutes and my cramps started getting worse. I told the nurses I wasn't leaving until they could tell me why I was having them. She told me to get up, potty, and she would re-adjust the monitors. As soon as she put the monitors back on there they were...contractions. She left me on the monitors for 30 minutes. Finally she called the Dr. on call. I could hear her telling him my history and saying I was having contractions. She said ok and hung up. She came back in my room telling me he wanted me to get 2 shots of terbutaline to stop my contractions and also drink a big jug of water.
If you have ever had terbutaline, it makes you shake, get hot flashes and just makes you feel weird!
At this point I was alone waiting for James to get to the hospital and I was so scared. I couldn't have Jackson this early. I am only 30 weeks and 3 days. He only weighs 3.6 pounds. This can't be happening. I can't lose another baby. After my nurse gave me the first shot of crazy drugs I lost it. She must of heard me crying because she walked in asking what was wrong. So, I had to tell her my whole story about Maddie and Jackson and how I was so scared. She felt so bad. I could see the sadness in her eyes. She reassured me that everything was going to be fine. She told me they will NOT let me leave the hospital without an apnea monitor, which is something I am scared of. I told her they better give me one or she will hear me screaming and we both had a good laugh.
So after two shots of terbutaline and half a big jug of water I was still having contractions. ( This happened last time with Maddie but my contractions stopped after 2 shots, so at this point I was so so so so so scared).
The nurse called the on call doctor back and he said to give me an IV and do 2 more shots of terb.
James finally got there so I was feeling better. They tried to start my IV and hit a vessel. I almost passed out. YUK! My hand was all swollen and poofy ( and it hurt!!). So they tried it again on my right hand. Finally they got an IV started and gave me the terb shot. I started feeling a little better and before I know it I was getting another terbutaline shot. James and I sat for about another hour watching the monitor. Jackson was looking great and my contractions were almost gone. I still felt the cramping though. I kept telling the nurse that but she assured me that my contractions were gone. So finally after 4 shots and 1 IV we went home. I was told that I was on strict bed rest and to see my doctor tomorrow.
Today (Tuesday) I had my doctors appt at 10:20. James took off work to take care of me and take me to the doctor. We waited anxiously to see what she would say. She checked me again. I am still not dilated (great news). Right now our plan is to keep Jackson baking until 35 weeks ( so 4.5 more weeks). She wants me to stay sitting as much as possible, so she wrote me a note to take back to work saying I need to be sitting at much as possible. I called the school telling them my restrictions. After talking to my assistant principal and my doctors nurse again we all decided that it would be best that I stay on bed rest until 35 weeks.
Right now the goal is to keep Jackson baking until 35 weeks. So I am officially on bed rest. 4.5 weeks of bed rest will be very long but I will do anything to keep Jackson baking and healthy!
I asked James to help me set up a bow making shop in our bed room so I can pass the time doing something I love to do.
Please think about us during this time. Thoughts and prayers are welcomed :)
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I had to go on bed rest at 15 weeks after my cerclage. I could shower, walk a little bit but not far. Then at 22 weeks I had a terbutaline pump and home monitor and had strict bed rest, shower twice a week, I had to take the pump out to change the cartidge of meds , no walking except to the bathroom, etc. It was rough but worth it! My son came at 37 weeks but was healthy and Big (8lbs5oz) so while it may seem like a long time it goes quick when you remember that at the end of all of this you will have a healthy baby boy to bring home and love!!! I look at my now 4.5 year old and I don't remember that time much at all.
i wish you all the best, kelly!! i hope you feel better soon! You have gone through so so much and for you to get this little man in your life, you are truly blessed!! great thoughts and lots of hugs and prayers sent your way!!
Take care of yourself. I am glad you were persistent at the hospital and got the treatment you needed. Tons of hugs and prayers for you and your family in the coming weeks! Things are going to be getting exciting soon!
Sending prayers. Hope this time on bedrest goes quickly for you, but it will all be worth it. So glad your school is so supportive of you too!!
How scary, but I am glad to hear that you have doctors and bosses who are looking out for what is best for you!
I feel so bad that you have to go through this! Praying that Jackson will be a good little boy and stay put a while longer :)
How scary. Glad that everything is now under control and praying that everything from here on out will go smooth for you, your husband and baby Jackson. I can't imagine how scared you were under the circumstances. Thoughts and prayers are with you from Portland Oregon.
Praying for you, James and Jackson.
Oh goodness.
Well if this is of any comfort, I too had the same problem. I went in at 33 wks. with contractions and also got the shot. Slowly the contractions went away and later I ended up going to 41 wks with my lil' man till I got induced (no fun, but way worth it to keep him in). So I hope your lil' guy decides to stay in and NO MORE CONTRACTIONS!
I was on bedrest for 17 weeks with my first - 6 of which were in the hospital due to cervix problems; then with my second i had to have the cerclage and was pretty restricted so . .. it will be ok :-) Enjoy it, find something you can enjoy, watch a lot of TV/movies you love and just have fun being waited on for now :-)
Oh my goodness, Kellie! You scared the crap out of me with that IV picture on Twitter! I couldn't get to your blog to find out what was going on fast enough. Lol Bedrest will be tough, no doubt about it. But it will give you time to relax and work on fun things for Jackson. Enjoy this time of you and Jackson bonding. You will be amazed at how much more you feel him moving around while you are laying down all day. Lots of prayers for you all! Hugs :)
I think bed rest is a good idea...there is NO WAY you would be able to stay off your feet while teaching kindergarten. I teach K-7 Spanish and I'm trying hard to stay off my feet during the day but I feel so lazy and like I'm not helping the kids. Thank goodness I don't have any restrictions.
Keep that little boy cooking!
So glad your principal was supportive and let you go on bedrest! Such a blessing and I know it will be good for you and baby J. Impossible to stay sitting when you're a kinder teacher!!
thinking about you, girl. i can't understand what you're going through because i haven't lost a baby, but i am pregnant and on strict hospital bed rest - so that part i can relate to. its no fun at all. be thankful you are at home in your own comfy bed. :)
I feel for you! I had two shots of terbutaline with my son at 32 weeks related to preterm later which didn't help at all, and had to go on magnesium IV continuously for three days before I was sent home on bedrest. But, it all worked! I was able to carry him until 38 weeks! It is so worth it, but is tough work. Stay connected to others because it can get lonely.Everyone thinks bedrest is so easy and you can sit and watch daytime tv eating bon bons but let me tell you, it gets boring and you gain weight alot faster since your not moving around. Like I said though, it is so worth it in the end when you see that little healthy baby! Thinking of you!
don't stress about it, everything will be fine! I had my son at 30 weeks and 2 days, he was 2 lbs 10oz and he is now a healthy (almost 2 year old) god has plans for everyone and if Jackson comes early, have faith that everything will be ok<e
Take care of your self. I know it can seem very scary. My water broke at 32 weeks and I delivered at 34 and my little guy was healthy as could be. He was 5 lbs 11 oz and they told me the ultra sound said he was less then 4lbs. He was breathing on his own and everything. Hang in there at 30 weeks there is a very small small chance he won't make it. Your family will just be in the NICU for a while.
Praying for you! I'm 33 weeks pregnant and have been on bed rest since 26 weeks. I am having really bad blood pressure problems and the doctor didn't expect me to carry my baby past 29 weeks. At 31 weeks I was rushed to a hospital in another city with a bp reading of 249/118. A lot of prayers were sent up for me and the baby and God has been listening. The doctor was able to get my bp down and start me on a medicine to control it. The past two weeks my blood pressure has been stable and I have felt so much better than I was. Today at my appointment I was told that if I keep doing so well I will have my baby via c-section at 37 weeks!! I wanted to tell you all of that to show how great God is and how He really does listen to prayers. I am praying for you daily! God bless you and baby!!!
I will be praying for you and Jackson in the next 5 weeks to come. I can not even imagine what you can be going through. I just know that God has such an amazing plan for you and your family.
Kellie, I am so sorry you guys are being put through yet another trial, but you have so, so, so many people praying for you guys, and I am confident God will take care of all three of you!! You are such a strong person, and you WILL get through this! Hang in there, girl! And make lots of pretty bows while you're at it! :) I'll be praying for you!
You are all definitely in my prayers! Hope Jackson stays in as long as possible!
I'm a first time commenter. You are SO strong! I was born 3 month premature and I am alive and well, 27 years later. I have a shunt to drain fluid off of my brain. Jackson will be fine. Stay busy with your bows. Thinking of you!
You are always in my prayers!
Bless your heart!! Praying that the next 4.5 weeks go by quickly for you and that he stays in closer to 40 weeks! I'm so sorry you had such a scare!
Praying for you-and James-as you are resting and waiting, and worrying. There is no use saying don't worry, so I'll just say tell God you are worried and let Him comfort you! So glad you called the doctor quickly when things didn't seem right. That mother instinct is so strong. Hoping you will sail through the next 4.5 weeks with no more medical problems.
Oh my, I hope the shots and bedrest will get you back on track. Great idea to spend the time doing something you love to do! And also great that most everyone including your boss is so supportive - you deserve it!
If you need any distraction while you are so tied up, just shoot a post, I bet your readers will be falling over themselves to provide it for you :)
Thinking of you and sending happy waves to you and your little bun ;)
Kellie I remember being on bedrest from 23 weeks till I went into labor at 36 weeks with my twins! I was also a teacher and I remembered the feeling when I realized I couldn't go back to work or pretty much do anything. But like you said it is so worth it to keep your baby safe and healthy!! I pray that this time will go fast for you and I know you have lots of family and friends surrounding you with their love and support!! Not too much longer and you will be holding your little man!! Take care of yourself!!
I'm praying for you and Mr. Hope! You just rest and Jackson will keep you company while you make bows. Take care of yourself and this time will be gone before you know it. Lots of hugs and prayers for you and Jackson and your husband.
Praying for you, James, and Jackson. I can't imagine how scared you must have been, but I so glad you went to the hospital and they were able to get things under control. I hope you enjoy your bedrest and can relax. Four weeks will go by quickly! Take care!
Praying for you! I had that horrible terb shot a few times with my triplets (I thought I would DIE) and then it was put through a pump that went into my leg at 26 weeks until they were delivered at 32w2d. It worked though. Just don't read the scary reviews about it. It was a life or death situation for my girls and it truly saved them from being born, as I know it is doing for Jackson! Bed rest can be fun...just think about that sweet little boy you will be holding in the coming weeks after all that good baking! Keep up the good work Momma!
Take care of yourself and little Jackson. I hope you find lots of fun little things to do to fill your time while you wait on your little blessing.
Kellie!!!! Praying intense prayers for you and Jackson!!! You're so lucky to have James by your side and a job that is so understanding!!! Four and a half weeks seems like a long time, but it's plenty of time for you to make bows, read, and catch up on TV and movies!!!! I bet all of your followers could give you some great recommendations!!! Keep your chin up and know that you're such an amazing mommy and an inspiration to soooooo many people!!! Love you!!!
Praying for you and Mr. Jackson. Those shots are no fun!!! I had to administer them to myself through a pump when I was pregnant with my first.
Take it easy and try to enjoy your time before your sweet boy gets here.
I'm glad that you're on bedrest! I know it's not ideal, but anything to keep Mr. Jackson "banking" until he's safe for delivery. Make some pretty bows and other crafts to keep occupied! Thinking of you and praying for you in Alabama. =)
I'm keeping you in my thoughts! The good news is that even at 30 weeks he would have a very good chance of being perfectly fine after some time in the NICU.
I had to spend the night in the hospital for early contractions at 35 weeks and be on bedrest for a week afterwards because they really wanted to get me to at least 36 weeks. After that point they said they would not try to stop it if I went into labor. Turned out that I actually went past my due date and had to be induced.
Also, we were sent home with an apnea monitor for two weeks and now use the Anglecare Monitor that detects breathing and movement which is a huge comfort.
Take care of yourself and that little man!
I had my son almost three years ago at Memorial Hermann in Katy. We had huge issues with the IV, and by the fourth time, they had to bring in an IV specialist. She told me to always request a specialist the first time so I wouldn't have to go through that again. So next time you're in the hospital (which hopefully isn't until it's time to have Jackson), request an IV specialist. They have to honor that request, and it just makes things so much easier. Our little family is praying for your little family!
Praying for you, James, and baby Jackson. I know Maddie is looking down on you and will do anything to keep her little brother safe :) Hope will be here before you know it !
Continued prayers for you and your family. I had to go on bedrest for my last 2 weeks...I won't lie, I hated it!! Drove me crazy! Seems like Jackson's personality is coming out already...you guys are going to have your hands full!! Keep your legs crossed (lol) and just relax!!
praying fervently for you and your family!
Oh how scary....glad everything is o.k. now....VERY wise choice to just stay home and rest until he's ready to come...praying he makes it full term! How awesome that you will have something to do to keep your mind occupied. Hang in there!
I will be praying for you and your little guy! Hang in there!
So sorry to hear about your scary ordeal Kelly. I will be thinking of and praying for you and Jackson. Be good to yourself! -Molly
So sorry to hear about your scary ordeal Kelly. I will be thinking of and praying for you and Jackson. Be good to yourself! -Molly
Thoughts and Prayers are going to ya'll! Stay put Jackson :)
praying for Jackson,you and your husband.
That exact thing happened to me at 30 weeks! I was contracting and starting to dilate. And all this happened while my husband was on a business trip overseas!! I completely understand your fear!!
Lots and lots of prayers for you and that sweet sweet baby!!
Praying for you and little Jackson like crazy. Hang in there. He will be just perfect when he arrives.
Sending you many positive thoughts! Keep cooking, Jackson!!!
Oh sweetie I am so sorry! I know how scary preterm labor can be. Brayden came at 32 weeks and 6 days. He was a healthy 5 lbs and just needed some time in the NICU to learn to eat and breathe on his own. Praying little Jackson will stay in there for a few more weeks!
Keep baking, little Jackson!
Prayers for you and baby Jackson! Hope he listens to everyone and stays put for a while longer. I was on bed rest for a few days early on in my pregnancy and it was tough - I can't imagine doing it for 4+weeks. But, I guess it's a good time to catch up on all those TV shows, movies, books and blogs, right? Take care and hopefully the time whizzes by. All the best!
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