Bed rest started today. Its not helping and im scared. I dont know what to do. Help please??

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Went to see my OB today to recheck my cervical length. Not only is it now funneling, but it dropped from a 3.2 to a 2.6 in the last week and a half. He's referred me to a perinatologist whom I see next Thursday, put me on bed rest and emphasized the motrin therapy. 600 mg every 6 hrs.

He, (we) cant figure out why im contracting the way I am. He said a length of 2.5 is his "limit" and being at 2.6 doesn't really make much difference to him.

My concern is, even though im in bed, and taking the motrin, im still contracting. Though not near as much, but still have random bad contractions, the lower back pain and massive pelvic pressure. I dont see anyone again until next Thursday and at this point, im worried my water may break or something may happen by then. Im only 25 weeks.

I dont know what to do. Should I call my doctor again tomorrow? He said if I get bad enough, I'll probably be admitted. But after hearing him say baby's only have a 50/50 shot at this gestational age. .. who cares. He needs to keep cooking. :( help.  Advise please?

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Ty ladies for your support. I just got home from triage. My OB wanted me to be monitored as I am still having contractions on the motrin therapy. Im going to slap someone if I ever have to go back there. Ive been in that dept more times than I can count, they make sure im not laboring and shove me out the door.

Today, I went in station my OB doesnt want me having any contractions. They pretty much implied that me, my doc and his nurses are idiots and im allowed up to 6 contractions an hr. Even though I stated repeatedly my OB may want me admitted bc of my contractions, they didnt care. They did the fetal fibrocetin test, which thankfully was neg, and once they got those results, I was once again shoved out the door.

I was particularly upset this time bc every contraction i had, my sons heart rate would drop drastically. But apparently that's "normal" to them and I was unhooked from the monitors approx 5 min later.

I plan on calling my OB in the morning and see how he feels about admitting me for monitoring. Monitoring that isn't done by a bunch of assholes. I also plan to call the peri as well to see if I cant get in sooner.

Im so frustrated.  What is the point in having an OB if im the only one whos going to listen to him? :(

Id really appreciate some prayer.

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My cousin is a NICU nurse and deals with babies all the time born at 23w. There is so much that can be done these days compared to even a year ago. She told me to focus on getting to 23w and after that there are medical support systems in place to help if I need it. I can't help with bed rest but knowing that makes me feel better! Focus on the positives and try to leave the worry for others. And yes, easier said then done but I had to try, right?!?!😄

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You are to the point where is your baby is born they have a chance. That is a very good thing. Try not to stress, be DEAD SERIOUS about your bed rest. Call the doctor again to see if you can be seen sooner. Or call the perinatologist office yourself. Research a cervical cerclage if you have not already. Every situation is different but I hope everything turns out ok.  I have a question in the side: Do you have fibroids?

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I lost 2 babies at 20 weeks and with my daughter I had a cerclage placed. At 18 weeks I funneled past cerclage and was admitted to the hospital until I had her at 30 weeks. She was in nicu for 10 weeks and now 3 years later she's healthy and normal!!  Call your dr and stay on top of this!  At 25 weeks you are doing well. The hospital did put a rescue cerclage in me at 23 weeks, maybe you could ask about that??  It gave me an extra 7 weeks!! I would ask to be admitted where they can monitor your contractions and give you stronger meds until it passes.  It's amazing how fast u funnel. Also, while I was admitted they tilted the bed head down to have gravity try to help so when you are laying maybe try pillows under your hips also!  Good luck to you!!  I've been there and know how scary it is. I'm currently 20 weeks and this time I had an abdominal cerclage placed!  It's my last resort for a "normal" pregnancy.

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I cant give you advice about contractions but my daughter was born at 25w/3d. She is a beautiful, smart, funny, little 9 month old. The technology and medical advanced in the world today can work wonders. What got me through the 4 months in the NICU was knowing that God was taking care of her. She had very few complications and is advancing faster than what we prayed for. Babies are fighters, warriors of the womb if you will! If your baby is born early, it will be ok :) Less stress and more rest is what you need. Good luck!!

Bed rest started today. Its not helping and im scared. I dont know what to do. Help please??

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