Hi Ho Hi Ho It's Off to RMH We Go...

Well, went to our OB visit today @ 9:45. We were scheduled to have a Fetal Fibronectin (FFN) swab done again & a regular check up. It should have been a 1/2 hour appointment that turned into an hour & a half followed by a trip to the hospital.

After Dr. Holbrook did the FFN swab she wanted us to have a cervical length ultrasound done too. I was excited to see the baby again & we were sure the length was going to be fabulous since all I've done is lie around. Well, we were incorrect. The final length was a 1.9!!!!! The shortest it has ever been & there is also funneling being shown...looks like it is opening & getting ready for baby to come. We DO NOT want that happening.

Once Dr. Holbrook reviewed the ultrasound results she had us do a non-stress test to check for any contractions. We have been taking our procardium pill every 6 hours so we were certain that everything was fine. Again, we were incorrect. Dr. Holbrook saw multiple contractions but very small to the point that I did not feel anything. So...off to the hospital we went. First though we stopped at home to pack a bag, get some reading materials, computer & my pillow :-)

We walked into the hospital like we knew what were doing...Oh wait! We did know because it's the 2nd time we've been here now in less than 2 weeks. We are exhausted at this point. We are very unsure of why things are happening & what is going on & what is our next step. I have an IV in giving me the Magnesium Sulfate every hour to stop contractions. A doctor from my OB clinic came to see us & said they are unsure of the next step. Their job was to get the contractions to stop, which they did. Now we are in the hands of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Doctors...we know them all very well from all of the ultrasounds we have had with them. Right now, we are unaware of what the next step is because no one has been here to see us from MFM. So, we wait patiently & pray that things get better.

Not sure of how long we will be here, what else is going on, why this is happening....so, can't tell you much else. We just want to keep everyone informed. Thanks for all your love & support. We'll know more hopefully soon.

Love xoxoxooxo,
The Helgerson's