Stay in mah belly!!

Greetings from lovely Tacoma General Hospital, room 203!  Jamie and I decided we'd start a blog to keep everyone updated on the situation with Jamie's pregnancy.  As you can imagine it's been a full-time job keeping family and friends updated since she was admitted last Friday. 

Here's a quick recap of the events that have transpired so far. 

Friday, July 9th:  Jamie began experiencing regular contractions (3-4 minutes apart)  late in the afternoon and the labor and delivery folks told her to come to the hospital.  We got her admitted and they began to give her medication to help slow/stop the contractions.  Over that night the contractions began to slow and eventually came to a stop about noon the next day.

Sunday, July 11th:  Sunday was pretty uneventful.  The nurses took Jamie off the magnesium sulfate (drug used to stop contractions) and eventually off the IV completely.  She was finally able to get out of bed and take a shower, which was a big relief after a couple of days stuck in bed.  At this point, all signs were pointing to us getting to go home on Monday. 

Oh and for the record, hospitals are not comfortable places to sleep.  I'm sure those of you who've had the pleasure know what I mean. 

Monday, July 12th:  Jamie began having minor contractions about 7:00 AM.  Unfortunately they increased in frequency througout the morning but remained short in duration and not very painful.  The doctor ordered an ultrasound to check her cervix and she is dialated to a 1 but 100% effaced.  Doctor  has ordered her to stay in the hospital through Friday and if she hasn't delivered by then she'll be allowed to go home on bed rest. 

Cliffs notes:  We're still in the hospital and it looks like we'll be here through Friday for sure.  Baby Yurina could be coming sooner than we want.  FYI, she's almost 29 weeks right now.