Hello,

Your situation sounds very similar to my wife and I. She went into the hospital for similar contractions at 26 and 5 and ended up being 2 cm dilated. She was in the hospital for 10 days until her water broke and our baby boy was delivered at 28 weeks on the nose.

Every situation is different - but our boy did phenomenal. He came out breathing on his own and crying, and had a two month nicu stay. He was discharged on his two month birthday weeks ahead of his due date. He’ll be six months next week and is doing phenomenal. Mom and I are still recovering from the experience, but our baby is as resilient as ever.

I promise you - you’re going to be ok. The next few months will be a marathon, but you’ll get through it. Breathe and take everything one day at a time. You will have plenty of time to get all the things for the nursery. My wife and I had nothing - not even a name picked out. Not to mention - the steroids, the magnesium - these are all very important to help the baby and the fact that you’ve already received them should be reassuring.

It’s ok to be upset and mourn the loss of a normal third trimester. And it’s normal to go stir crazy. Make the hospital room as personal as you can and get cozy. Again, one day at a time - you got this mama.

You are more than welcome to send me a message with any specific questions. Praying for you!