Not a good pregnancy week...prayers needed

[kim21673]

I am officially on bedrest...I guess that means I have LOTS of scrapping time but oh, I am going to be stressing at how I can entertain VERY active 3 and 4year old boys!!! DH's boss is VERY understanding and is allowing him to work from home 3 days a week so he can help out and our parents will come and help out too...but they both live a few hours away.

I will be 31 weeks tomorrow and am dilated already. We are hoping to be able to make it to 36 weeks...so here's to baking Baby Derek another 5 weeks...praying for longer. All three of my boys were born at 36 weeks and two were in the NICU for the first week of their life...we were really hoping to avoid the NICU this time around but it's not looking like we will.

I went in on Friday for my normal weekly appt...progesterone shot and doctor visit. I told them I was having a few contractions and pressure so they hooked me up to the Non-stress Test machine and did an internal exam....they sent me immediately to the hospital for further testing, steroid shots to help with lung development and observation. I went back in yesterday for another NST and my second steroid shot.

I could use lots of prayers that Baby Derek bakes for at least 5 weeks....we would love 6 more weeks though!

Being on bedrest is going to be tough but it's all worth it!

Thanks a bunch,
Kim

[newfiemountiewife]

Kim, I hope he hangs in there for you! Bake a bit longer baby!

[aly321]

I know EXACTLY how bedrest feels, and entertaining 3 kids! Hope all goes well for you! Good luck to both mama and baby!

[eranslow]

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way!! Bake Baby Derek Bake!!

[Traci Reed]

You'll be in my prayers!!

[Kara]

Good luck!

[Kat Stokes]

Sending lots of prayers for you Kim! I hope baby Derek stays in there for a while longer! Follow your doctor's orders and stay in bed!!!!

[Moodyjudy]

Good luck to you!

[scrapperjade]

Big hugs KIM!!! Sending sticky dust! STAY IN THERE BABY DEREK!!!

[xboxmom]

Oh dear that is not good news...:( I really hope that you are able to make it to at least 36 weeks! and hoping for longer for you!!!! *HUGS* Hang in there!!!!

[isaacsmom]

I'll be sending prayers your way! Stay in there baby Derek!

[lauren grier]

you are def in my heart!

[heathergw]

lifting you and baby Derek in my prayers

[lisabranka]

sending baking more thoughts! Thinking of you guys!

[Penny Springmann]

praying for you!

[Jennifer]

Praying for you!

[Teresa]

Sending you tons of support and "stay-put" vibes! :)

With my 2nd little girl I was on partial (in hindsight should have been full) bedrest from 29 weeks until she was born at 35 weeks. We spent just over 2 weeks in the NICU, but she's a happy healthy little 10 week old now.

Will be thinking of you!

[TeriBeary]

Been there done that, so I feel your pain. You've done it before so you know how it goes ;) I hope baby stays put and the other kids are able to be entertained without you moving too much. We had family visit in 2-week blocks (bedrest from 30-36 with my 2nd, 18-37 with my 1st) so I hope you can find something that will work for you and your family!

[jomi]

I trully hope the baby stays put for a few more weeks! Take care, will keep you both in my thoughts!

[emmasmommy]

many prayers for you and baby derek!

[sassynsweet]

:hugs: prayers for you and baby Derek!!

[.Megan.]

I'll keep you and baby Derek in my thoughts and prayers!

[Lizzy257]

Thinking of you both, hope he stays put for the next few weeks.

[nun69]

sending good baking vibes to little baby Derek~

[HellePF]

Praying for you and Baby Derek.

[hollyxann]

You are definitely in my prayers!
I couldn't imagine being on bedrest for 5 wks, they had me on bedrest for a few days and I about died!

[ayaandjudah]

Kim, are you on bz? In the nov ddc? I work for the site as one of the CA's, my email is at the top of the ddc.

You are Derek are already in my thoughts and will remain there.

[neenee]

OH sweet pea! I am definitely sending lots of P & PT's your way! Come on Baby Derek.....bake for at least 5 or 6 more weeks!!!

[kscwgirl]

I'll be thinking about you guys!!!

[lovely1m]

Stay in there, baby Derek, its much warmer there! ;) Good luck, Kim! I had to do bedrest for 1.5 weeks, that was rough, but so worth it. Hugs!

[kim21673]

Kim, are you on bz? In the nov ddc? I work for the site as one of the CA's, my email is at the top of the ddc.

You are Derek are already in my thoughts and will remain there.

Yep! I'm there...I am a member of the Nov DDC, June and July 06 BDC and Sept 07 BDC...I've been around there for a long time!

[kim21673]

Thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts! I am on day two of bedrest and already going crazy! LOL But on the bright side I have gotten lots of portfolio scrapping done!

[kelseyll]

You will be in my thoughts and prayers!! =)

[MandaT]

Prayers & PT for you & baby Dereck.

[DeepGirl]

You are in my prayers! I have no children yet, but my mommy had to have bedrest with me since the 3rd month of pregnancy!

[my2monkeys]

I'm so sorry hear this... I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

[LenaGardner]

(((hugs))) doll. Wish I were closer and I could take the boys off your hands :D

[strawberryredhead]

I did 4 weeks of bedrest with my last one, so I totally feel ya! Here's praying for at least 5 more weeks!

[SweetMelissa]

thoughts & prayers for you & baby Derek are headed your way.

[~Julie~]

Prayers sent your way... ~bake longer vibes~

[DawnMarch]

Definitely sending P&PT your way. Stay put, little Derek!

[Gabbina]

Stay there, baby Derek!!
I'll be keeping you two in my thoughts!

[crecia27]

I'm praying!! Please take it easy and let the boys run wild if need be, you can clean in a few months!

[Lyd]

Definitely sending P&PT your way! Hope baby Derek will hang in for a while longer!

[mkcdaisy]

Oh man sorry about that. Bake baby bake. You still have 6 more weeks!

[HeatherB]

Hmmm...not even born yet and already stretching his boundaries? Tell that little baby he needs to stay in the oven a few more weeks! :)

[adrianka]

Thinking of you and your baby. All the best to both of you!

[juliemarie]

Your family is in my prayers Kim

[Tracie Stroud]

HUGS and prayers Kim! I understand the worry about baby coming early. NICU stays are no fun. Please keep us posted as you can!

[tlcaudle]

Praying baby Derek decides to stay all warm and cozy for another five weeks!

[RKSP]

Thinking of you and your baby and wishing all the best! I hope you can avoid an NICU stay this time.

[Paula]

Kim, I hope little Derek stays in a longer for you and that your pregnancy goes well for the next 5-6 weeks! Big hugs!

[HeatherKS]

Hope baby Derek stays put for a while longer! Hang in there mama!

[kim21673]

Thanks for all the positive thoughts and prayers!

It's been a rough week...bedrest was ok when I didn't already have small kiddos but these boys are going stir crazy being inside all day long! Today is my only day alone with them and so far they are chillin out in front of the TV. My parents are coming up tomorrow and I think the boys may go and spend a few days with my parents so I can rest even more.

I head back to the doctor on Friday and I am hoping for NO cervical change.

Thanks again for all the prayers!
Kim