Oh my goodness, here we all go again!
Hi Storm! Another MNer put me onto your thread as I have just been exactly there myself! Oh God, it's so scary those first few days. BUT, as the docs have said if you get through the first week or so you have a very, very, good chance of going a few more weeks or even to term.
The feeling of the fluid leaking out is one I will never forget. I cried a little inside every time. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do (I used to keep my legs tightly crossed hoping it would keep more in) as it pools and then spills out
. But babies are hugely resilient and can manage without much at all. I had centimetres left in my uterus for weeks and I'm sat here now in bed with my iPad with a perfectly healthy, noisy, farty and absolutely gorgeous little chap in front of me. Be strong and do not give up hope. Keep your eye on 34 weeks. For now count every hour, and every day as a bonus for your baby. Aim to get to the middle of this week. It really makes a difference.
The other thing that kept me going was the knowledge that at even 28 weeks most babies are in all likelihood going to be absolutely fine after a bit of care in the NICU (alright, a lot of care but with excellent results). There are many, many, many mums on here who are testament to that and now have strapping 6 footers and what have you. It was so helpful reading their stories I found. So even if the worst happens you are at a good point in your pregnancy and your baby's chances are good. I so wish I could come and visit you for some hand holding but I'm stuck in the US still!
Oh, and also Don't beat yourself up! Guilt is inevitable - did I do this, did I do that..... Nobody here knew why my waters broke and it's highly unlikely yours did because of a disagreement. The membrane is a tough old thing (think of all the things women do while pregnant and their waters don't break!) we are just unlucky, that is all.
I'm going to be watching and waiting with the others
. And remember, bed rest means REST. Keep that fluid in, don't keep getting up, it irritates the uterus, do what they tell you and count every hour as a bonus. And keep drinking water, gallons of it. It can increase the amount around the baby. And don't forget the baby is constantly making more water so whatever comes out will be replaced.
Um... Think that's it for now. Do know that you are not alone and there will be a lot of people rooting for you here on MN. I'm pulling up my chair right now!
Sending you one of these
and a big old virtual cuddle. Feel free to pm if you want to too x