Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Nineteen Week "Hiccups"

Just a quick prayer and praise update. On Monday night, I had a few hours of Braxton-Hicks. I didn't do an *immediate* freak-out, as this was something that I had experienced when I was pregnant with Lorelin (and around the exact same time) With her, I actually did end up on medication on an as-needed basis for the remainder of my pregnany, just to make sure the Braxtons stayed under control.

So, overall, not worried....

I DID worry a little bit though, when I woke up on Monday night around 1:30 a.m. with MORE Braxton-Hicks, which continued for another hour or so. I prayed and wondered my way thru that hour, debating if I should be heading down to the OB triage to get checked out. Thankfully, the contractions stopped on their own and I was able to get thru the night with no other "hiccups".

I placed a call in to my OB on Tuesday morning, and she asked that I come in for an appointment this afternoon (Wednesday) just to make sure things weren't shaking and baking were they weren't supposed to be.

The appointment was actually a big relief. There is NO dilating and my cervix is completely closed.My doctor did say that I'm probably pushing my body a little too much, and that I need to make sure that I'm drinking LOTS and LOTS of water.

The doctor also cleared me to go on my Women's Retreat this weekend, which is up in Heber/Overguard area. This is the same retreat that my friend Christy and I have been to for the last three years now. I would really love prayers for a safe weekend, and little to NO Braxton-Hicks. Also, please pray for my hubby as he stays here with the girls.

6 comments:

Brandie said...

I know I've said it like 10 times already BUT I'll say it again.
:0)
I'm so glad that you and your little blue pickle are doing okay.

I'll be praying for you to have an awesome time this weekend - with no more hiccups (or contractions for that matter)!

Can't wait to bump bellies with you soon my dear friend.
LOVE YA!

Andrea said...

We were all really glad to hear you were fine. DON'T EVER SCARE US LIKE THAT AGAIN! :)

Anonymous said...

ok so first of all...glad everything is ok and I do hope you have a wonderful and relaxing time at your retreat...
second of all...if you do that to us again we are going to put a Lo-Jack system on you!!!

Love ya!!

Stacy said...

What exactly would said Lo-Jack system look like? :)

Nicole said...

I am sooo proud of you for going to the doctors!!! I only wish that I would have taken how crappy I was feeling more seriously...us Moms are pretty tough, but sometimes to a fault! Take it easy-peasy lemon squeezy!

I LOVE YOU!

Anonymous said...

Glad to know you are well sis.
Hope you had a fun, spiritually up-lifting, emotionally healing, physically relaxing weekend.
Love ya lots!

your sis in law that loves you from here to the moon and back... :>)