I went to hospital Saturday after feeling"not quite right." I was nauseated, lots of lower back pain, and cramping in my abdomen. After being hooked up they saw that I was having regular contractions about 1 minute apart. They did a cervical check and I was 50% effaced, at 28 weeks. I was given terbutaline *sp* to stop contractions which it did, and was finally sent home. I had a follow up with my doc today to ask more details, my cervix shortened from 3.3 (Sat evening) to 2.67(Monday am). And fluids are registering low normal at 9cms. Contractions have been coming and going so I now have pills at home to stop contractions, joy!  My first was induced at 38w bc of low fluid. I am feeling really overwhelmed. I am now on modified bed rest, no shopping, no standing for long periods, no heavy playing with my kiddo.. Just laying down. It does seem to be helping, 2 hours no contractions.. But another 2 months of this I may lose it! We are such an active family and I feel really stir crazy and it's been only a few hours.. What do other moms with kiddos do on bed rest???? Ideas are greatly appreciated..:)