33 weeks!

So I finally made it to my 33 weeks mark. Had a good OB visit as well. This OB has a nice way of making me feel like I have accomplished something by staying Pg this long. He calls me his "ticking time bomb patient". He expects the call everyday and each day he doesnt get one he says is impressive. :)

My personal goal is to reach 36wks if I can. Want to give this lil one the best chance at not needing any support at birth. So far things are good. Baby is really low and the slow early has begun. This is the worst part of my PG's. The end is always killer. Just 3 weeks to go. YAY!

31 weeks

So today I am 31 wks and 2 days. I am hanging in there with keeping this lil one safe and sound in my tummy. I am trying to focus on future appointments I have to get me closer to my 36 week goal. This week we have an ultrasound and a trip to the OB scheduled on Wed. I will be almost 32 wks then. So only a few more days to go.

Then I will be counting down the days till I get to 34 wks then my 36 wks goal. Some days I feel so confident I can make it all the way but other days I dont know. Today was a get through the hours kind of day. Although I am having lots of CTX they arent the type that are making me go into active labor...so far. Let's just pray they stay the same for a few more weeks for the baby's sake.

Will update at 32 wks. After the sono/OB visit.

30 weeks....and it begins!

Talking about PRETERM LABOR! Went to the OB right at 30wks and he did a fFN test that can tell you if your high risk to deliver or go into labor with in 2 wks....well mine said YES. So I had to go into the hospital today and get some steriod shots to help develop the baby's lungs for just in case it comes earlier than term.

I am home now from the hosp. and when I went in they only ordered an Non Stress Test and the steriods shots. At the time only a few small CTX showed up and the baby looked perfect!!!! so they let me go home. ***There is nothing they can treat me with to stop them anyway...so really no reason to admit me if I am not in active labor.

I am to return tomorrow for second shot of steriods and call the OB office Monday AM for further instructions. I am really happy for the steriods because it helps with the itching from the ICP which I should get some relief from for almost a week. Also, this should knock any CTX down because high bile causes CTX among other things.

Yes I am having a complicated PG but am fighting tooth and nail for the proper care and to get my hubby's employer (Catholic Hosp) to grand me the tubal. So we will have to go before the board of the hosp. to get the approval so they will allow me to get the surgery. I am confident with all my past rough PG's and 3 OB's letters, this will show I have medical reasons for it.

CTX update as of tonight..1/7/10
I am having a few small contractions...but not too worried. Not active CTX at all. I know with tons of rest and lots of dertermination I can do this. Thanks again for all the support. -Terra