Not April fools--I promise

[KKD]

Oh my goodness, everything you've been through this pregnancy! I hope they're able to keep her in there for a few weeks longer. Lots more thoughts and prayers coming your way!

[mudslide]

They're getting me a soft bed. Said it would be more comfortable.

[alzi]

Promising update! You've got this:)

[margotmacomber]

(hugs) positive thoughts for you and Tiffany!

[emjacobs]

My coworker delivered her little boy at 30w and I think he was 3lb, she was going into labor I believe a week prior and they were only able to keep him in for a few more days. He had a long NICU stay and has a few problems but he just hit his 1 year birthday and is a smiley happy and decently healthy little guy.

You are NOT a failure, your little girl is being an overachiever and wants to meet her amazing momma sooner. Science is amazing, they might be able to keep her in for several weeks or it might be a few days but you got this.

Try to relax and let the doctors take care of the baby.

[Kristinmo]

Great update! Sounds like LO is a great weight at 31 weeks gestation is very good. I assume they are doing steroid shots?

[bbaggins]

Thinking of you!

[gogadgetgo]

Thinking of you and Tiffany. You're in the best place you can be right now. None of this is your fault and you have not failed. ((( hugs)))

[mudslide]

Thanks for the support everyone. I just ate and feel much stronger.

[iamgrace]

Thanks for the update. I've been thinking of you all day.

I hope that baby stays put for as long as possible!!

[Jalapeñomel]

Hold on baby Tiffany, hold on!

[Deleted]

Hang tight, baby girl! Mudslide you are already an amazing mama taking such good care of her and yourself. Thinking good thoughts for you all. xo

[mudslide]

Just re-reading all the responses. Thank you all so much. I really appreciate all the support!

I'm sure Tiffany will be okay. We're at an absolute awesome hospital. I'm kind of worried about the chance of heart defects that comes with preemie. I already have heart defects on my side of the family tree. It'll be okay.

They're going to have me deliver vaginally. I'm afraid of the pain and so sick of all the freaking needles.

[mudslide]

Just re-reading all the responses. Thank you all so much. I really appreciate all the support!

I'm sure Tiffany will be okay. We're at an absolute awesome hospital. I'm kind of worried about the chance of heart defects that comes with preemie. I already have heart defects on my side of the family tree. It'll be okay.

They're going to have me deliver vaginally. I'm afraid of the pain and so sick of all the freaking needles.

[KaraOrNot]

I'll keep you and your baby in my thoughts. Hang in there!

[tdk2]

I'm glad to hear your update! Sounds like pretty good news. Hang in there. Thinking of you tons!

[nursewife]

Thinking of you mudslide. Remember how great your doctors and nurses are. I was born at a whole 1lb14oz almost 30 years ago. Things have changed so much since then, and doctors know even more. Stat calm and comfortable. You are in my prayers.

[mudslide]

Apr 1, 2013 22:15:55 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Are you going to deliver now?

No. They're trying to keep me pregnant. It's just for when it is time.

[cst2cst]

Apr 1, 2013 23:02:04 GMT -5 mudslide said:

Apr 1, 2013 22:15:55 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Are you going to deliver now?

No. They're trying to keep me pregnant. It's just for when it is time.

That's great. Every single day makes a difference.  I was on mobile earlier when I mentioned 32 weeks, so I couldn't see your ticker and did bad math. It would be great if they can keep her in that long, but if not, every hour you get is beneficial to her. Also, in terms of preemie outcomes, obviously the most important is gestational age, but size is second.  All things being equal, bigger babies tend to do better so that fact that she is measuring ahead is wonderful.  Hang in there.  

If you are open to suggestions, and she does come early, I wish someone had told me about preemie baby books.  There are really great ones that provide space for you to make notes about NICU milestones and in general they are more appropriate for a NICU baby.  I didn't think of it until I tried to fill out dd's and got stuck on all of the questions about pregnancy and the birth.

[emsumm]

((Mudslide)) You didn't do a thing wrong. Thoughts and prayers for you <3

[birdistheword]

Thinking good thoughts for you and Tiffany!

[sonrisa]

Apr 1, 2013 22:21:06 GMT -5 nursewife said:

Thinking of you mudslide. Remember how great your doctors and nurses are. I was born at a whole 1lb14oz almost 30 years ago. Things have changed so much since then, and doctors know even more. Stat calm and comfortable. You are in my prayers.

My mom was about that size, born at 30 weeks in the 1940s.  She is now a happy and healthy 70 year old. Never had any complications and lives a full and rewarding life. 

I'll be thinking and praying for both of you.

[nannersp]

Sending so many healthy thoughts your way, mama!

[kelle017]

Sending good thoughts and vibes to you. Stay cooking baby!

[karmasabiotch]

Still in my thoughts....

[Deleted]

You are in my thoughts! ({)mudslide(})

[mudslide]

I'm in the antepartum unit now. They were going to put someone else in my room to share. I have own room again, bed nowhere near as comfy. I'm off the monitors but will be monitored 2x daily still.

[ErinExpat]

I'm sorry your bed isn't as comfortable.

Did you request the private room?

[mudslide]

No. I think they were trying to make room in the other dept and I think they figured out I was unhappy about getting a roommate soon.

[iamgrace]

I wouldn't want a roommate, either.