Jill's Pregnancy: Week 28

Week 28: Feb 17, 2007

We went in for our 6th doctor's appointment on Thurs, Feb 15th. We had another ultrasound and were able to see the babies again! It was so exciting! Our little girl was 2 lbs 5 ounces/heart rate 156, our little boy was 2 lbs 8 ounces/heart rate 139. The doctor said that the babies are growing VERY well, even a little big for a single pregnancy! I have gained 20 pounds so far, and when the doctor measured the outside of my belly, I was measuring at 38 weeks/almost full term (gestational age), even though I was only 28 weeks/7 months along!

Turn of events: Jamie and I were headed to Detroit for a baby shower his mom and sister were giving for us on Friday evening (Feb 16th) when I started experiencing contractions in the car. We called the doctor and she had us turn around, drive back to Indianapolis and check into the hospital. They monitored the babies heart rates and my contractions over night. I was given 4 shots of Terbutaline to stop the contractions and now have to take an oral pill every 4 hours around the clock to keep my pre-term labor symptoms under control. I have been placed on bedrest for the remainder of my pregnancy. It was a very scary experience because the babies are still so small... I have been doing my best to stay resting (either in bed, on the couch, or in the Lazy Boy recliner).