I had just gotten home from a training
class in Jacksonville, FL. Actually,
got home on our 4th wedding
anniversary.... Up until then I'd
enjoyed a perfectly normal and healthy
pregnancy. I'll always wonder if the
flight had anything to do with my
PPROM.
I had my Dr's permission to make the
flight, although flying didn't feel
good. I had some sharp pains and my
feet swelled like crazy (only time
during my entire PG).
At approximately 2 AM, on 4/29/05, I
felt a little gush. Thought it might be
some incontinence, but I think at that
point I really knew what had happened.
I layed motionless for the next 3 hours,
and felt another little gush when I
rolled over at 5 AM. Got up to use the
bathroom and continued to leak a
little.... I was pretty sure my water
had broken.
I contacted my Dr. and he had me come
into the clinic first thing. He
confirmed the bag was broken, and I was
admitted to the hospital for bedrest.
Immediately got steroid injections
(OUCH!).
Long story short, I was induced at 33+6
weeks, after 10 days of bedrest. James
was born at 34 weeks after 2.5 long
hours of pushing, on 5/10/05. He came
out pink and screaming! APGAR was 9&10.
He weighed a whopping 6lbs 1ounce. AND
HE CAME HOME WITH US!
Today he is a healthy, happy 14 month
old with plenty of personality, toddling
all over! We were so blessed... He
never "acted" like a premie. In
Afterwards, I started to learn about all
the things that could have gone
wrong....and understand what a miracle
he is!
Now, we are TTC#2 and I admit to being
very nervous. My Dr. has already talked
to me a little about progesterone
injections, more frequent ultrasounds.
Time will tell....
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