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Posted: 23 December 2006 at 3:34am | IP Logged

Im asking for any info and advice on preventing the prolonging of dilation and cervix advancement. i am 32 and half weeks and hoping to hold my baby in for another few weeks but dilating almost to 4 cm now..my cervix length is short and thinned out..im on some medications to stop contractions and am currently on bedrest..it just scares me because I see sick preemies that cant eat or breath on their own when under 35 weeks born...im so scared...im opened for advise. thank you so much!

Sincerely, Lina N.

Hello mums...as some of you know, im finally about 37 weeks along now. I thank you all for your support. Ive finally held her in til now thanks to the tocolytic, procardia. ive stopped taking it at 35 weeks and have been managing my contractions since. no further dilation and ive walked even shopped a little during parts of the days. Im even thinking..she may be held til term or more now 8D. .. well, i have more back pains now..so she could be coming or im just too big now LOL. No matter what happens now, she is in the basic safe zone now..but any baby born before 37 week is still considered preemie. i think shes still gonna be small so i pray no complications will follow...as always..i definately will post updates for all you fabulous mums!!

Posted: 23 December 2006 at 9:42am | IP Logged

Hi Lina.

Have you been given the steroid injection to help the baby's lungs develop? I was admitted at 33 weeks and they considered delivering the baby then, so gave me the injection - might be worth asking.

Whilst I was in hospital, a few other ladies were in a similar position to yourself. Bed rest is probably the best way forward and I know its hard, but try not to worry... I know thats so hard..

Very soon you will be 33 weeks, every day that your baby stays put is going to help and although he/she may be premie, they have a really really good chance, even if they need a little help to start. 2 of the ladies who were in hospital when I was delivered at 33 and 34 weeks. Both babies spent some time in the neo-natal unit but both were discharged within a few weeks. I know that this isn't a great deal of help, but just wanted to encourage you that you're doing everything right.

Hang in there, take it easy, and let us know how you get on.

Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Posted: 23 December 2006 at 10:02pm | IP Logged

thank you ladies for the encouragement...yesterday was one of the most depressing days of my life because i still kept having contractions even with the medications but today so far so good...ill hang in there i promise! 

 Do  you think the baby ll still stay in the hospital long at 35-36 weeks??

Posted: 23 December 2006 at 11:46pm | IP Logged

  Definately is hard to do...but im going to definately try, relax and let mother nature take course.

Posted: 24 December 2006 at 3:48pm | IP Logged

Just wanna say good luck & we'r all behind u 100%, keeping our fingers, toes & most importantly legs crossed that lo stays put as long as possible

Posted: 24 December 2006 at 10:17pm | IP Logged

My spirits are up more compared to any other day..im 33 weeks and counting up the time she will gain more weight and become stronger...as time goes by, im feeling better and better..especially christmas time is here...ill keep posted here...and thank you for all the support and prayers!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!