Day Three at the Inn

I am still checked into Hotel Holy Cross and am still pregnant! The results of my 24 hour urine collection came back yesterday evening and the protein level was at 2 grams. This means that I have preeclampsia, but it wasn't severe enough to necessitate delivering the babies. For me it was such a relief, but at the same time the situation is like a catch 22; I don't want to become a permanent resident of  the hospital, but I want to keep the babies in utero for all long as possible to develop. Obviously this is just me being selfish, and of course I will do whoever is necessary to keep the babies safe and healthy; be that an early deliver or changing my address to Holy Cross Hospital. Luckily, at max amount of time I would be here is another 4 weeks, which seems long, but I have read about other women having to stay on hospital bed rest for MONTHS.

So today has been in uneventful so far. I didn't sleep much last night with having to pee every hour and then I started to have irregular contractions that we pretty uncomfortable. My nurse placed me on the monitor for a NST that showed I was having irritable contractions, which she mentioned was due to my uterus getting ready for delivery, but also because I was probably dehydrated. I was on IV fluids most of the day yesterday, but my IV access is now heplocked so I am not longer connected to the IV pump. This means I don't get as much fluids at night. My new goal is to drink, drink, drink! As of today I still get occasional contractions, some are moderately painful, but drink water and changing my position has definitely helped! My OB was notified and she agreed that I just needed to down water like a camel. At this point, if I was to go into labor naturally my doctors would not stop the process with medication.

As of now, I just spoke one of my OBs regarding "the plan". I am going to stay in the hospital at least until we do another 24 hour collection, which will be on Sunday and I'll get the results of Monday. Like last time, if the protein results are greater than 5 grams then they will deliver the babies via c section. If I go into labor naturally then we will plan for a c section. And if the amount of protein is about the same or greater, but less than 5 grams, we will have another pow-wow. At this point I have pretty much come to the acceptance that I am here for the long haul and that it's the best option. As much as I miss the comforts of home and my dogs, preeclampsia is not something to mess with. At least I now have shower and wheelchair privileges! I can take a shower (goodbye sponge bath!) and can go out of my room each day for 2 hours, but must be in a wheelchair; it's better than being confounded to my room all day!

I also had another biophysical profile sonogram this morning. Babies are looking awesome as usually. They will get measured for gestational age and weight next week. So I am currently showered, fed, and relaxing in bed. I think I'll start using my camera today! It's such a lovely day outside. I can't wait for my hubby to get off work so he can take me out to enjoy the sunshine! Until then, maybe another nap and more water. Chug-a-lug!