24 Weeks

At 24 Weeks we found ourselves in the Labor & Delivery Department at St. Lukes Hospital in The Woodlands. I went in after experiencing 9 contractions an hour, and called the Dr, and was told to go. I stayed in the Observation area for a few hours being monitored and given meds to slow contractions. The baby was fine, but the meds did not work, so I was admitted to the hospital, put in my own room and started on stronger meds to control the contractions. I was given Magnesium Sulfate, antibiotics and 2 steriod shots to help the baby's lungs develop (in case he came really early). The Magnesium was awful and the side effects were difficult to deal with. Everyone prayed hard, we prayed hard, and after 6 days of treatment for contractions & hospital bed rest...I was released to go home, where I would & still remain on bed rest for the remainder of this pregnancy. We are hoping and praying the meds work and this baby does not decide to come too early. We are excited to meet our little miracle, but we want him safe and healthy. We love this baby boy so much.