Kristin has been taken off the Magnesium Sulfate, which was administered to stop contractions. The Dr. has diagnosed her with Incompetent Cervix (weakened cervix). Pressure on her cervix from baby Austin causes the cervix to open before Austin is ready to be born. The Dr. cannot treat her with a procedure called a cerclage (basically sewing the cervix closed so baby can stay in) because she is already 4 or 5 cm dilated. She also has excess amniotic fluid and the Dr. plans on drawing some fluid off, which will releive some pressure and help reduce any contractions or tightening that is occurring. Everything else on the ultrasound seems to be good. Baby Austin has a strong heartbeat and is one tough little dude! Thank you for your prayers, and please keep it up!!
Thanks for all the info Shelly. I'm glad to hear it's a little boy. Will Kristin have to spend the rest of her pregnancy in bed to keep the baby from coming too soon or do you know yet? I'll be glad to help out in any way I can if she needs someone to stay with her during the day. [Janie probably would to.] That would take care of at least two days a week we could help if she needs complete bedrest to keep that little darlin' safe until he's well done . . .
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Thanks Aunt Diana! Kristin will have to stay in the hospital until baby Austin is born, which we hope will be awhile. Keep praying for them!
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