Update: So I guess 2 trips to the L&D wasn't enough. I went again last night with more contractions...sigh. I was contracting so long, like 5 mins, they'd release for 30-60 sec and contract back up again. They monitored me again, and ended up increasing my dosage of the meds I'm on. Once they stopped we went home, and I had a dr appt this morning. My cervix is still long and closed, thank God! She told me it was time to get off my feet and lay low for a while. I'm on modified bedrest - so basically that means walking to the kitchen is ok, but not much more than that. My OB wants to see me next week for another fetal fibronectin test, and to check my cervix. I'm doing everything right - water, rest, and so forth, but I guess my uterus is just extremely sensitive right now. I'll be down for a few weeks, and when things progress she may take me off the bedrest. I'm tired, and the stress has been rough, my back is still sore as are my abdominal muscles. But the good thing is our little girl is staying put for now.
Went back to L&D yesterday
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Oh Julie! There isn't really anything to say, but I am thinking and praying for you and your DD. You are doing everything you can do... drinking your fluids, keep your bladder empty, resting (left side is preferable), taking your meds. I wish there was a way to relieve your stress. Could you get a massage? Or maybe DH could give you one. Try to relax as much as possible but considering the circumstances I know that would be next to impossible for me.
I'll be thinking of you. Please keep us posted.
Autumn
I'll be thinking of you. Please keep us posted.
Autumn
sunnydelite
Cathlete
lots of hugs being sent your way. you know i was in the same position, it stinks but we have to do what we have to, to keep our littles ones baking inside of us for as long as possible. get some books, magazines, the phone and the remote control all in reach so you won't have to keep getting up and out of bed.
Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I ended up back once again in L&D yesterday with more contractions. I had just seen my OB that morning, and she had told us that if more happened there were more routes to take, so I didn't feel as overwhelmed going in to the hospital. Though 4 trips from tuesday to friday to L&D is very taxing. They got the contractions to stop sooner this time, which was releaving, as my abs and back have about had it by now. My OB consulted with a High Risk OBGYN who heads over Missouri Baptist and Washington University about my situation. They decided to put me on a VERY strict medicine regiment. I'm popping pills like every 4 hours and they are different combinations at that - so DH printed me out a calendar that I can check off. It's frustrating that I'm on a ton of meds and made to get off my feet - when I was living "normal" just last weekend. BUT - I'm so grateful for the help for our daughter that it overshadows it all really. I guess I'll be working on some sewing, ebay listings, reading, and sleep for now. We have family in town so I'm VERY grateful for that as well. Also I'm glad we both felt mutually that this was our last pregnancy before all this started, because it would have been depressing to weigh out the choice of giving up the idea of another child due to complications. I'll keep checking up with you gals - even if just to chat. I'm glad that at least for 6 months I was able to maintain fitness - it was a good go for me and our little girl. Anyway so that's me for now - I now really feel for the woman who have serious issues. It's a nightmare to wonder if your baby is ok, and to figure out how to keep things going for x amount of months. Keep up your good work ladies - your my inspiration to get back on the horse in like 4-5 months! 
MSJ
Cathlete
Having had a difficult pregnancy (much different circumstances--baby had a heart defect and down's syndrome--I was so terrified over the heart defect that I hardly remember anything about that pregnancy except overwhelming fear)--Anyway, having had a difficult pregnancy, I can sympathize with the wondering if your baby will be okay. I really focused on a lot of fear verses from the bible--
Psalm 23
Psalm 56:3-4
Psalm 139
Psalm 91
I love the Psalms, can you tell
Proverbs 3:25-26 and Isaiah 41:10 also come to mind--
and since I am in Isaiah, I have to mention one of my favorite "mommy" verses
"Like a shepherd He will tend His flock,
In His arm He will gather the lambs
And carry them in His bosom;
He will gently lead those that are with young"---Isaiah 40:11
I don't know if those will be helpful to you or not, but they helped me survive a very difficult time.
Keep us posted--(((hugs)))
Psalm 23
Psalm 56:3-4
Psalm 139
Psalm 91
I love the Psalms, can you tell
Proverbs 3:25-26 and Isaiah 41:10 also come to mind--
and since I am in Isaiah, I have to mention one of my favorite "mommy" verses
"Like a shepherd He will tend His flock,
In His arm He will gather the lambs
And carry them in His bosom;
He will gently lead those that are with young"---Isaiah 40:11
I don't know if those will be helpful to you or not, but they helped me survive a very difficult time.
Keep us posted--(((hugs)))
MSJ thank you SO much for those scriptures. Honestly it's my faith and relationship w/the Lord that has kept me afloat this week. I will definately reflect on those. I went in again last night, sigh. I'm to get hooked on a pump that I can use that sends another drug into my system continiously, on monday. It's the same drug that has stopped these contractions my last two visits. So I kinda feel like I may be back there again today, and hopefully once that pump is in, I won't have to go back. The dr said that I could have stayed overnight last night but I would rather sleep in my own bed and come back than sleep in a hospital bed. Sometimes we have no clue why God puts us through certain challenges in life, but I know He is at my side through it all keeping my faith strong. So far our little girl has looked good and all, so I'm quite thankful for that. Once again thank you for your thoughts, one of my favorite scriptures is
Job 42:2 - "I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.
Job 42:2 - "I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.
leighanntx1
Cathlete
I will keep you, your little DD and family in my prayers!!
purple_magada
Cathlete
Julie, thinking of you during this stressful time. Prayers being sent your way.