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12-14-2012 at 8:56 PM
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Contractions and bleeding @ 24 weeks-bedrest?

That's all I got sent home with...even with my tiny belly, the contractions were registering, but since the ultrasound showed no placenta previa, good fluid and a long cervix they sent me home for 24 hours strict bed rest. Not even any fluids. With my last two babies, they checked me at about 28 weeks because I complained of contractions and found I was dialated to 2 and nearly fully effaced, this time they don't do an exam, just use ultrasound to measure cervical length, I don't understand how they can make a clear determination of any cervical change that way. I mean I guess I feel like I could tolerate the pain and discomfort from contractions if I knew it wasn't causing any dilation. I was too exhausted to worry about it then, but after lying here all day I'm thinking of all they could do to ensure we do not go into full blown premature labor. Off my feet I have only had one contraction, but my belly is still sore. Well, sorry this is so negative, I'm just so worried I will need to be on full bed rest and I cannot possibly justify doing my job full time from home for the next 15 weeks. Thanks in advance for any advice and your thoughts :)
Hx of PTL and GD, deliveries at 35 and 37 weeks. On P17 shots and modified bedrest now, a few scares but LO is hanging tough! ! Three beautiful children; 17, 13, and 9, and very excited to be pregnant with DH first child after a tough year of TTC and fertility treatments. 
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12-15-2012 at 8:16 AM
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I'm sorry you're going through this-- it would be scary and unnerving, even if you felt the docs were being super thorough.

Did you go in to the emergency room or to your OB? I would call the OB's office back and speak to the doctor on call about your concerns. I would expect your belly to be sore if you had been having contractions-- like any muscle that gets exercised more than normal, it would be sore. But if this does not feel right to you, then call. You have a right to have your questions answered.

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12-15-2012 at 8:50 AM
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My ob sent me to labor and delivery when I came in for my weekly progesterone shot and told him about the pain and pressure all day. One of the other docs from the practice was there that night. I guess I just want to make sure we are taking every measure we canto prevent preterm labor, but also not just assume bedrest is easiest...I feel so guilty worrying about bedrest, but that will take away the time I get after delivery at home with baby.
Hx of PTL and GD, deliveries at 35 and 37 weeks. On P17 shots and modified bedrest now, a few scares but LO is hanging tough! ! Three beautiful children; 17, 13, and 9, and very excited to be pregnant with DH first child after a tough year of TTC and fertility treatments. 
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12-15-2012 at 9:28 AM
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So sorry you are going through this.  I am sure it is very scary and you want answers!  I agree with the PP that if you aren't comfortable with the info you were sent home with then call and ask for clarification/further examination.

That being said, I was send to L&D a few weeks ago due to spotting and pain.  They did a transvag U/S to check my cervical length as well as an U/S to make sure my fluid levels and placenta were okay.  As far as I know they can tell if your cervix is long and closed from the transvag.

Me: 38, DH: 36, MC 9/07 at 12 weeks DS: 7/25/08 TTC#2 since 11/11 BFP 5/28/12!! DD 1/31/13  
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12-15-2012 at 11:46 AM
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Thanks. I have a follow up with the maternal specialist on Monday morning, where they will do a vaginal ultrasound. Maybe I will get more answers/ treatment plan then.
Hx of PTL and GD, deliveries at 35 and 37 weeks. On P17 shots and modified bedrest now, a few scares but LO is hanging tough! ! Three beautiful children; 17, 13, and 9, and very excited to be pregnant with DH first child after a tough year of TTC and fertility treatments. 
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12-15-2012 at 12:10 PM
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Sorry your going through this right now, sounds like the bedrest is at least helping, did they tell you to stay on it until your Monday appt or just for 24 hrs? Good luck on Monday. The thought of bed rest sucks but I've seen alot of ladies on the boards do it for a few weeks and then get taken off it later in their pregnancies, so it might not be all the way up to your due date, I think it's a just take it one day at a time type of thing which I'm sure is difficult, HUGS!
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12-15-2012 at 4:02 PM
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thank you for the hugs :) the instructions were for 24 hours strict bedrest, then to stay off my feet as much as possible and no excersize and no sex. Just being up and around enough today to shower, make breakfast and make my bed gave me pains though, so its back to the couch for me.
Hx of PTL and GD, deliveries at 35 and 37 weeks. On P17 shots and modified bedrest now, a few scares but LO is hanging tough! ! Three beautiful children; 17, 13, and 9, and very excited to be pregnant with DH first child after a tough year of TTC and fertility treatments. 
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