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confuddledDOTcom in labour at 29 weeks

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confuddledDOTcom · 18/12/2012 07:30

lying in delivery bored! so thought I'd post on MN. I've been getting contractions for a couple of weeks, proper ones they could feel but no fibronectin and cervix was fine. been none stop since, really. normally I become irregularly regular in the early evening, kept awake until about 4am when I fall asleep exhausted. Sunday I woke with them and again Monday. I had decided Monday evening it was time, went to loo and had a show.

positive FFN and 2cm dilated at hospital they started steroids and nif-thingy. transferred quickly (still local) and mw asked them to speed it up as I was starting again. mum said she was being left behind at 70! got here and I was 3cm 3/10. they have prepared the room for him but still talk about my next doses, they've written up a name band with Tuesday's date.

just wish something would happen now either way.

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RikersBeardisFresherthanSantas · 18/12/2012 07:37

Hi confuddled hope you're feeling ok, must all be stressful. Great that you've had the steroids, so if baby is going to put in an early appearance he/she has the best support.
Have you got a name sorted?

HDee · 18/12/2012 07:38

I hope the nifedipine does it's job and baby stays where he is for a little longer.

Every day he spends in the womb, is a day less in hospital.

Have you been to see NICU? At 29 weeks baby will probably be close to three pounds and do very well, but it can be very scary first time you go in. For some reason something in my brain is telling me you have had a premature baby before?

Good luck.

Bearandcub · 18/12/2012 07:38

Good luck! Hoping all goes well.

NormaStanleyFletcher · 18/12/2012 08:26

Hope it all goes well.

TaggieCrimbleBlack · 18/12/2012 08:28

Good Luck!!

tiddleypompom · 18/12/2012 08:29

Thinking of you & your baby today

poachedeggs · 18/12/2012 08:31

Crikey this must be tough. Thinking of you x

Rindercella · 18/12/2012 08:32

Confuddled, you must be quite scared but you sound remarkably calm.

Good luck, I am rooting that all goes well for you and BabyFuddle xx

CatKitson · 18/12/2012 08:41

Good luck to you and baby. Hang on in there!

MimsyBorogroves · 18/12/2012 08:42

Thinking of you. Good luck!

MustafaCake · 18/12/2012 08:44

Sending positive vibes for a (small but) very healthy baby!

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SledsImOn · 18/12/2012 09:33

Oh sweetheart. Adding my good thoughts and wishes for you and little one.

I hope it goes well, when it happens! xx

confuddledDOTcom · 18/12/2012 09:40

had the first dose of steroids but need the second for it to work. need to hold on for another day and a half really. scratch that, they've decided to do next dose as they do it differently to my hospital.

this is my 4th time (5th with my born too soon babe) so I think that helps the nerves. my 31 weeker didn't get steroids and she's done pretty well. I'd prefer to get past 30 but I'm pretty close if it goes off.

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confuddledDOTcom · 18/12/2012 09:42

oh and he was well over 3lb so my biggest baby by %ile. should be pushing the 4lb mark by now.

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DinosaursOnAnAdventCalender · 18/12/2012 09:47

I hope everything goes well today x

OodKingWenceslas · 19/12/2012 10:34

I've posted on FB too but good luck!

Sheldonella · 19/12/2012 10:38

Good luck confuddled!

lannyshrops · 19/12/2012 10:50

Keep hanging on in there lovely, we are all rooting for you and LO xxx

Em2010 · 19/12/2012 10:59

Good luck!!

confuddledDOTcom · 19/12/2012 12:29

ood, as you'll hopefully see this, can you c&p what I've said as this phone isn't easy for lots of typing.

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OodKingWenceslas · 19/12/2012 12:41

I've linked to the AN thread too.

Will copy over to FB too

LemonBreeland · 19/12/2012 12:44

Good luck confuddled. Was hoping your baby boy would hold on a bit longer for you.

Ebb · 19/12/2012 14:09

Good luck! Were all your others premies too?

confuddledDOTcom · 19/12/2012 15:11

yes, all been early (20, 31, 35 and 34) but this will be the earliest living child.

thanks everyone for your comments Smile

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