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I have to go home for bedrest at 23 weeks with home uterine monitoring. I am already going in every week for cervix measurement, probably because I have marginal placenta previa and they want to monitor it closely. They told me hospital bedrest would not be automatic, it would be if needed. They did say that alot of moms end up in the hospital towards the very end because they "can't take it anymore". I think they meant that they were able to make them more comfortable in the hospital.
My docs hope to get me to 34-35 weeks and then take by c-section. I am hoping to last that long or longer if the babies are okay. Based on how I am beginning to feel I know that I will be extremely uncomfortable by then so we will see what I say then. My back, hips and lower abdominal muscles/tendons have really started hurting the last few days and I'm hoping it's just an adjustment phase. I'm 5' 4" and started out at 110 lbs and am now about 143. Trying to follow Dr. Luke's book and it seems to be working well. At last measurement at 19 weeks, the babies were 9, 10 and 11 oz. They are all above the expected average for a singleton, so we are very pleased. How much are your little one's weighing in at this point? Have any of you used the prenatal cradle or another maternity belt/support garment? I'm thinking I need to get one and see if it helps.
Anyone else feeling ditzy these days? I'm very forgetful and having trouble multitasking at work these days...
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