Monday morning 12/24 my water started leaking at just 19 weeks 1 day. I came into the hospital to have test done to see if it was amniotic fluid and it was. My baby had 12cm of fluid at the time and that was good and reassuring. The dr told me all of my options and what could haves. They were going to send me home but instead she said she would treat me. The plan was to stay for 48 hours on antibiotics and then go home. I was moved to another room on Labor and delivery where I began my 48 hour stay. Baby’s heartbeat had been strong and he’s been active. It was an emotional two days as I knew come Wednesday I’d be going home not knowing what to expect. I was on strict bedrest and using a bed pan to pee. I had to lay as flat as I could. Come Wednesday my regular OBGYN came in because he was there that day (thank goodness) he said he wouldn’t want to send me home he wanted me to stay and keep me and baby monitored and on antibiotics. He told me that he’s seen cases like this and both mom and baby were fine. But there’s still that possibility that sometimes things just don’t work out. But he gave me hope. He said I’d stay here until I reach 23 weeks on strict bedrest with bathroom privileges. Only to get up to pee and a quick shower and back to bed. I’m still on antibiotics and fluids and i get on the contraction monitor for a hour three times a day. As long as i don’t develop any infection or start contracting we should be okay. Baby’s heartbeat has been between 140 to the mid 150s, and he’s still in there wiggling around despite the loss of fluid. Last night the dr came by and said things looked good on the monitor and she’s surprised they were able to pick baby up on there as well and he looks good! She says everything looks good thus far. This morning I felt leaking again (before I only leaked when i had to pee) and it was pink/red tinted. I was a little panicky. I told the nurse she didn’t seem too worried about it just said if it gets darker let her know. I had to pee again a hour later and I passed a silver dollar sized clot and the pink tinged was much lighter, almost non existent but still there. She told the dr and the dr said that’s okay as long as I’m not cramping and I’m not. Just discomfort from laying in bed flat all night. She said it’s probably because I was laying down and the blood popped and clotted up. Which helped ease my mind but I’m still so terrified. I’m going to try to limit the amount of times I get up today to go pee. I’m so scared but still hopeful that we will make it. It’s been five days and I’ll be 20 weeks Sunday. I just need to make it another three weeks. This is my story, if anyone has a similar one please share! I’m just looking for something positive. 🥺🥺