Hello,

I'm sorry I haven't been around too much lately and don't feel like I should ask for these, but am because we need all the help we can get. On Sunday, I went into prem labour and have been in hospital since. It was fairly serious, with a theatre booked for yesterday morning just in case but there are some positives too. Despite all the signs, contractions and tests showing my body getting ready, baby isn't really engaged properly and I have only very minor dilation. I've had a course of steroids to mature baby's lungs so if he/she were that determined to make an appearance at least there's a fighting chance in the outside world.

I've been allowed home today because the contractions, whilst still coming aren't anywhere near as painful anymore and I live about a mile from the hosp so can get back in double quick time. I am on bed rest now, probably until our munchkin decides to arrive but we're taking it a week at a time. We're unlikely to get to 40 weeks, so realistic and optimistic thoughts about nearer dates are helping me to feel more positive about this too. Every Friday, we hit another week, so this Friday is 29 weeks. All we want is to get to the next Friday as every day matters now. I know that if it's time, then it's time. No amount of worrying on my part can change that and chances of good health and a strong baby are all in our favour now with the care that is available.

I know there are folks here who need them far more, but any spare ones are very much appreciated - just to get us to Friday please!!

Thanks very much.
Em
xx

Sticky vibes and prayers going out to your baby Em!!  Hang in there little bean!

hugs,
mel

Of course you're entitled to my prayers silly.  They're on the way for you and your little miracle.

-Dennis-

Take good care of yourself and that little peanut!!! My prayers and best wishes are with you!

Charlotte

This isn't the first baby we've worked to get through.  You can bet we will put forth all the stay put and get strong vibes we can so munchkin stays put as long as necessary and that Mommy gets lots and lots of rest.

Hang in there Em, ch miracles on the way...

Cat

I'm with Cat. Good things happen to good people and you are that.

Charlie

I will be keeping you and baby in my thoughts and prayers, Em.

Hugs,
Beth

There's nobody around here needs them more than you do right now, Em.

You got 'em.

I'm with Brew and Cat. Keep us posted and let us be a part of this. Pain is divided and joys multiplied when others are involved. [smiley=hug.gif]

Em, my family went through the same problems in April. The prayers and vibes from Clusterville helped us tremendously, and we made it to 34 weeks.

Prayers and vibes headed your way.

Chris

All the vibes and prayers from Canada for you Em and baby bump! Be safe little one! [smiley=baby.gif]

NO problem...glad you asked....a prayer or two too
for you and the little one...

Jon

Em - keeping you, your husband, and baby in my thoughts - knowing the little one will stay put until it is time.   ;) 

Val

The best thing you can do is follow the bed rest advice.  And really do it!!  Lay around and gestate - it's the last time you'll be able to do this strictly for yourself, so have at it!!

Our prayers and vibes for as long as you need them.

Jimi wrote on Sep 15^th, 2009 at 12:07pm:

Pain is divided and joys multiplied when others are involved. [smiley=hug.gif]

Dang, I think I just had an epiphany moment..hit me like a ton of bricks...geez, I really am slow!

Em, you listen to Jimi...and no more "I shouldn't ask"

Jon

Just rest Em and let that little one finish baking.

Keep us posted as you can and know that we are all praying for you and yours.

Hugs
Carol

Brew wrote on Sep 15^th, 2009 at 11:45am:

There's nobody around here needs them more than you do right now, Em. You got 'em.

Ditto.

We're sending positive thoughts, Sweetie...

Keep us posted, please.

All the best to you, Em.   [smiley=hug.gif]

George

Thank you everyone. It means a lot. I am being very careful now at home to maximise our chances. I am grateful that the hospital let me come home to rest, as there was a newborn next to me having some real trouble and I wasn't getting much sleep really. I'm also glad that the painful contractions have slowed - I wasn't ready for those just yet!

I'm feeling positive about this and we've decided to take all good things away from our experience - we now have some extra time to find out what is different about having a preemie, get our heads around the idea of it not coming home straight away, managing with work and house etc... A lot of people don't get that, so we're taking it as a sign. And if baby doesn't come early, then fantastic! Even better...

I think I've now used up my quota of out-of-bed time, so I'd better be getting back!!

Thank you all again.

Em
xx

Quote:

Yay! Now I've got more brain cells than Paris & Nicky Hilton put together! I'm 28 weeks & 3 days old,

   ;D ;D

Take it nice and easy Em.. ;)


Lefty..!

Oh Em you really have been in the wars.

Much love and light to you and Hubby and the little one biding his/her time.

All good storys have happy ever afters , this has been a good story that is not at the end yet, we can all wait  another month or three for the happy ending. Rest well and think happy thoughts

Love and light

Tanya

Our very best wishes Em to you and the little one. Rest alot and glad you have the time to prepare yourselves more for what may come. You are right, every day counts!

Emily,

Please never let your family down by not sharing a need with us!  There is no limit on our caring, and one is not more deserving than the next.  Linda and I will be praying for you.

Jerry

Em, positive vibes and prayers to you and the llittle one. :)
Stay strong! :)

Iddy

Bump.

Sending prayers and wishing you a beautiful healthy baby when it's time and not a minute sooner.   [smiley=hug.gif]

Em,

lots of prayers and happy vibes are on their way! I wish that your baby will not come early. Here's to many Fridays to come! :)

Lots of hugs,
Sanna

Best wishes and vibes coming your way, all the way from Holland.