The Braseltons

She has been having “cramps” since Wednesday. Since this is our first child, we don’t know anything about what is going on. Sunday, the cramps were pretty constant and baby movement has been slow since Wednesday . We decided to call the doctor and see what she recommends. The doctor asked us to come to the hospital. We went there and thought it would be in-and-out. We were far from being correct. Apparently, the feeling that Tammy is experiencing is a contraction! They are keeping Tammy for 48 hours!

She has been getting Magnesium Sulfate to stop the contractions. In case the contractions do not subside, they have been administering antibiotics and she is also receiving steroid shots. The antibiotics are preventative since she has not received the Strep-B test yet. The steroid is for a speedier development of the baby’s lungs in case Zoe wants to come out early. The steroid shots are delivered every 12 hours for a total of 4 shots. That will insure that she is kept in the hospital for 48 hours.

We started in a standard 2 bed room. It was fine since we got it alone. Later, another young lady was moving to the room also and the nurse got is in the post-birth room. It’s nice! I slept on the bed in the picture. The computer monitor is displaying Zoe’s heartbeat at the top and Tammy’s contractions on the bottom. If you look close at the bottom graph, you can see a contraction in the center of the display. I just brought dinner (late) to Tammy as the kitchen at the hospital was closed. I get burgers for her and she just eats the meat as she cannot have sugar or carbohydrates. She also got a side of the apple slices (no caramel sauce).

So far, she still has contractions but she is feeling fine. Zoe is doing great (we have another ultrasound video…) I have already brought her laptop so she can work from bed. She should be receiving her steroid shot right now (07:00) as it is time. I am home checking on the dogs and taking a shower. I also have to pick up supplies for her.