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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Preterm Labor Worries

We decided to go today to our OBGyn since my wife was having abdominal pains due to suspected premature contractions.  I really learned a lot of new terms for having a pregnant wife.  Though it's still more or less a month to go before the expected delivery, it's better to be cautious than suffer the consequences, more putting my wife and child's life in danger.  We were also worried since according to my wife, the contractions resembled labor pains, similar to what she experienced with our other kids.

Our doctor advised us to have an ultrasound.  But the result contradicted our fears, it showed that she was not yet ready to give birth as the child might come out premature and then we would might need an incubator, or worse, a ventilator for that matter.  So she advised my wife to take her medicines  and continue with her strict bed rest without bathroom privileges.  We still had to wait 2 weeks the least, just to be safe.  Upon hearing this, we went home with peace of mind.
At least, we had a consolation of viewing his face.

We were just glad that the doctor's order was home confinement, for all we thought she would advise another admission to the hospital.  So, just to celebrate a little bit, I bought her a cake.  It was just funny because the only available cake that had her favorite icing had a "Happy Birthday" written on it.  But we didn't mind it as we would just going to eat it anyway.  Plus the store in-charge told me it was newly baked.

Although she continues to have the abdominal pains until this evening, at least we already consulted it.  But in any case that the contractions progress and their intervals become closer, we will surely rush right away to the hospital.  Yahweh bless.

14 comments:

  1. It's good that your wife is OK and also glad to hear the succeeding news of the New Baby. Congratulations.

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  2. Go to know that your wife is doing okay now. Cute naman ang cake and sabi nga 'the thought counts'.

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  3. For some reason, I felt excited when I saw the photo of the ultrasound. I am happy for you..it's a baby boy!!!

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  4. such a thoughtful husband...mother giving birth really need support from their husband as it is a crucial moment for the mother

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  5. Nice to know..
    You've got a new addition to the family..
    This is probably a valentine baby like myself.
    Something I'm very proud of, I was born Nov 5.
    You've got a scorpio in the family. ;0

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  6. It's nice to celebrate the simple milestones like a good doctor's orders as it shows that we remain grateful on life's little surprises.

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  7. Congratulations to new bundle of joy, more it's a Boy!

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  8. Keep on praying, it always work. Looking forward for a safe and sound baby in the coming days. another angel in the world will come out so soon!

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  9. Glad to know that your wife is fine. Th cakes seems yummy. Can I have some? Haha..Joke

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  10. Congratulation on your baby boy bro. ^_^

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  11. Congrats bro! Naka relate ako dun ah, ganyan din ako ka excited at kabado when my wife is pregnant sa baby namin:)

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  12. Woah excited for you and your wife for the baby boy, congratulations to you both in advance.. :)

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  13. Congratulations to both of you. God bless you and your wife.

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  14. Wow congratulations! I checked if you have the latest update after this post and found that your wife had already given birth! Glad to know your wife and baby boy are good. God is really good. :)

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