October babies?

So, first, an update on my sister.  She is now 3 cm. dilated and 90% effaced.  The doctor "stripped her membranes" and will induce her labor if she doesn't go on her own Saturday morning at 3am.  Why 3am?  Who knows....her choice was 3am or 5pm.  She went with the earlier, of course.  

My labor is progressing a little.  My cervix is now softening in addition to my 1cm. of dilation.  Again, nothing to get too worried about, but the doctor did say I could possibly have October babies.  She thinks I should have no problem getting to 32 weeks, given I am 30 and half today.  We have an ultrasound scheduled then as well so we can check out the weight and size of the babies again to assure us if they are ready or not.  Any further I can get past 32 weeks is just less and less time they will spend in the NICU.  

My new personal goal is 34 weeks.  At least!  So, it is bedrest, watching tv, doing crosswords, playing wii, etc. for me.  I am trying to hang in there, although the boredom compounds everyday.

Bedrest!

I went to the doctor yesterday for my normal 28 week check up and ultrasound.  Ultrasound was first and went well.  The babies are perfect!  Baby A is 2lbs. 10 oz. and baby B is 2lbs. 8 oz. They are doing very well! All looks wonderful.

I saw the dr. for another exam and that is when we discovered that I am 1cm. dilated.  I should not be dilated at all at this point, although it is not uncommon for multiple pregnancies.  The dr. said it is time for bed rest.  I am still in shock!  I knew it was coming because they told me to expect it around week 32, but this is a little early and so sudden.  

Bed rest means that I am very limited on activity.  No working.  No shopping or going out.  I am allowed to go to the bathroom, take a shower, make myself food....and that is about it.  No cleaning, nothing strenuous.  I have to keep my feet off the ground 95% of the time.  This is going to be extremely difficult to me as I still feel like I have a TON to do.  

For now, it is constant monitoring.  Dr. appts. every week to make sure I am not proceeding further.  The twins would be viable at this point, but they would struggle.  I am on shots of steroids to help the twin's lungs develop more rapidly and get stronger quickly.  My next appointment is on Monday.  I will keep everyone posted on my status and the girls!  Keep up in your thoughts and prayers.  We need to make it at least 4 more weeks!  October 13th is my goal!