Contractions and Ultrasound

Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Matthew 8:26

Last night my lower stomach hurt throughout the night. Asher had a few dips in the early morning session, but was better during the 5 am session. It didn't hit me until I woke up, that those low pains may be contractions. I asked my night nurse and she said she did see 2 through the morning. However, I felt the pain all night and the contraction belt was on my upper stomach, so I wondered if it caught them all.

After I ate a light breakfast, my high risk nurse came in. I told her about the pain, and as I had one hit and radiated around my back. She felt my stomach and it was tight. So she told my day nurse to put the contraction belt and heart belt on me.

Sure enough I was having contractions. To try to slow them down and help, my day nurse gave me IV fluid. The contractions continued but we're far apart most of the time, so not bad. Also, it was a good sign that Asher's heart was staying strong because contractions can cause dips.

A knock came to the door, and it was time for my Tuesday ultrasound. Again Asher moved good and had a strong heart beat. The cord is still around his neck as he is in the breech position. They measured my fluid at 2 cm, which was same as last Friday. As I laid there, I felt a couple strong contractions.

When I came back to the room, I got my monitors back on and was contracting throughout the afternoon. They are keeping them on 24/7 now to keep a close eye on me. I skipped lunch and drank little as I was being filled with IV fluids. I didn't want a tummy of food in case I had to have csection today.

The afternoon continued, and then I had to wake up James from his nap, as he was trying to get rest as he is on nights. I needed to use the restroom and was plugged in, so I needed him. He guided me to the restroom. I had an urge to pee bad, but when I tried a sharp pain like a knife came across my low side. Anxiety filled my heart as I almost felt like Asher was trying to push out. Tears and worry hit me, as James called my nurse. She had me not push anymore, and led me to my bed to get checked. She didn't feel any part of the baby, so she assumed it had to do with how Asher was laying inside me. So I tried again. It took a good 5 minutes until I could finally go.

I then laid back in bed as the contractions continued. My nurse then called my high risk nurse about it. She informed my nurse to give me another steroid shot to help Asher and possibly help the contractions. As she gave me the shot on my hip area, a numbness ran down my left leg. But it soon faded, and I was glad Asher received the steroid again. My nurse told me that my high risk doctor for the week would be coming by to talk with me.

As I waited, my phone rang and it was the pediatric clinic calling to let me know they would accept both Asher and Easton as patients. Currently Easton goes to another pediatrician, but I wanted to change due to having Asher here and  Dr. Pyle recommended us to the clinic. I was so happy they accepted them as at first they acted like they were full, but Dr. Pyle helped us out, which was no surprise, as that is the man he is!

A knock came to the door and my doctor entered along with my high risk nurse. He explained to me that most of the time having contractions after ruptured membranes several weeks ago may mean an infection is starting to brew. However, I have no other symptoms besides contractions. So they aren't going to deliver yet as maybe the contractions will end and/or I don't have symptoms of infection currently. So they will keep a close eye on me, and if an infection begins, we would go ahead with delivery to protect Asher and me.

My nurse told me I could eat light, but have to avoid heavy meals of course. I have IV fluids running, so I can just sip on water. Asher's heart is still going strong, which again is a great sign. James had to leave for work, so it was hard on me at first. I couldn't control my tears and told him I didn't want to be alone. He reminded me to be strong and know he is only a few minutes away. If things would get worse, he would be right back here with me. It was just hard because he being here keeps me strong and he helps me in so many ways. Being plugged into everything makes it hard to get in and out of bed. So he was a big help with me there. However, I reminded myself I got to be strong and I really am not alone. Asher is with me, and God and Josh and all the Angels and Saints are here with me.

When I feel the contraction pains or feel the anxiety try to enter, I tell myself trust in God and relax in Him. I can't let worry get me. Today's reading is perfect and I know God was talking to me through it. It was the story about them being scared in the boat as a storm came and Jesus was sleeping through it. They woke him up in fear, and Jesus reminded them to keep faith as He calmed the storm. Just as today feels like I am riding in a wind blown boat in a storm, I choose to keep faith and trust in Him. He will calm my storm and lead me to His beautiful plan for Asher and I. I know I will have days like this, but I can't let these moments make me fall out of my strong boat. I have to lift all my worries to God and trust. I have nothing to fear because He is with me every step of the way!

Dear God, Thank You for never leaving me, even when I feel my strong boat is shaken. You calm me and remind me I have nothing to fear because You are here holding my and Asher's hands. I pray for a calm night for Asher and I. I trust in Your beautiful plan and know You will get us through this fight in the most amazing way. You are truly miraculous. Thank You for providing Asher and I the needed strength to never lose hope. We love You above all things! Amen.

I am so grateful to have all of you fighting with Asher and me. You remind me to never be afraid as God is right here beside me. Let us unite together in prayer with God, Josh, and all the Angels and Saints in this beautiful fight and for God to lead us to His amazing plan. He is miraculous as He has sent us a miracle who is worth everything to fight for! My little miracle keeps me strong! We love all of you and appreciate your prayers so much!