Last Thursday, after another trip to the hospital for monitoring, I was put on Nifedipine to try and help stop the contractions. Fortunately, it has helped tremendously. I still have some aching and cramping from time to time as well as contractions, however everything seems to be less frequent and less severe. I have to take the pills every six hours, which means waking up at 4am to take one, but I am glad to do it as it has helped so much. Apparently I am quite fortunate because only about half of women put on it for help with contractions respond. So I am starting to be able to relax a bit more. I do still need to count contractions and call if I have 4 or more an hour for two consecutive hours. Paradoxically the counting is actually more stressful, I guess because I strongly want to avoid the other available medications, which have poorer side effect profiles. Another change I am going to try is increasing my water intake by a half liter per day. I already drink at least 2 liters, but I'm going to try to fit in another half liter, just to ensure that I don't get dehydrated.
This all has been a little bit of a wake up call that I need to continue to take things one day at a time instead of getting wrapped up in the countdown and the anticipation of things to come. Additionally, I decided that maybe doing some online shopping and preparation, which I haven't really done thus far, may help me to enjoy this time and feel more involved. So, I bought our little girl her first mommy-purchased outfit today from JC Penny. I hope their clothes don't stay this cute, though, or else I may develop a shopping problem! I have to admit, I'm glad my little one is being born in early summer - those pint-sized summer dresses are adorable!
Other good news: I am happy to say I passed my second glucose test with flying colors - no diabetes here! AND my sisters and brother are ALL coming in May; my parents have confirmed their trip for June. I am looking forward to these visits so very much!!
I will put up some new belly photos this weekend; I also have an ultrasound in one week so I will put up some updated photos from that too.
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