Well, it happened. Wednesday started off like any other day. I actually had a playdate that morning with some dear friends and when I got home to make Evie lunch and put her down for a nap, I didn't feel quite right. I laid on the bed, but couldn't get comfortable in my nest of pillows like I usually can because my stomach was so contracted...and it wouldn't stop. About an hour later, my back started to ache. I've never been through labor before because I had a scheduled C section with Evie, so I thought it was just one more ache and pain I'd have to get through during this pregnancy. I took a tums and called it good...but when I told John, he insisted that I call the doctor. And I'm glad he was so adamint because they told me to come to Labor and Delivery.
After John's parents arrived to care for Evie, we were off. When we arrived, my contractions and back pain were getting worse and sure enough, I was in labor. I got hooked up to IVs right away, but the doctors and nurses all said that making it to 32.5 weeks with triplets without stepping foot into the L&D is really impressive, and they were pleased that the babies are this far along. They decided to try to stop labor by giving me a magnesium sulfate drip through the IV, which relaxes all the muscles in the body. I've been on that for about 24 hours now and suddenly everything is getting very...um.relaxed shall we say. My legs feel like rubber when I stand and my eyes droop and my speech is somewhat slurred a bit. But, after a long night (of not sleeping) it seems like it's finally working and my contractions have slowed significantly. Therefore, they are able to administer the steroid shots that promote rapid lung development in our little guys. The steroids take about 48 hours to take effect, so I will still be here hooked up for two more days.
The boys' heart rates have been hooked up to monitors the whole time and they seem to be doing really well. I'm not sure how everything is going to play out...only time will tell. They plan on taking me off the magnesium tomorrow and if my body starts laboring again, then they will not stop it and we will meet our sons! However, if I don't labor again, I will probably be activity restricted (i.e. the dreaded bed rest!) However, I only have, at the most, 3 weeks to go.
Overall, I have a great sense of peace in whatever happens. I know that God has is it already mapped out when the boys are supposed to be born. I'm at the end of this triplet pregnancy journey...whether it's now or in the 3 weeks, so I just have to keep going. I'll try to update when I can, but like I said the side effects of the medicine make me loopy and tired. Because of the flu season, anyone under 18 is not allowed here; therefore, I can't see my Evie. But, I know Evie is in good hands right now with John's parents; I know that any of you would take her too, if need be and it is really comforting to know that. My mom is changing her plans and now instead flying out this coming Monday too. John, of course, has been his amazing self and been by my side. It's times like this that make me realize what a true partner in life I have.
SO, thanks everybody for your thoughts and prayers. I wanted to update you all, and this is the best way. I'll try my best to keep it up if anything major changes.
God is good, all the time...and I trust His plan and Will completely. And I have peace.
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